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Venom pack plenty of bite as brave Flyers fall

Venom pack plenty of bite as brave Flyers fall

Geelong Venom's two star players went missing on the cusp of a sold-out stadium game, but the debut of a Chinese giant made it all worthwhile.

Luke Travers misses buzzer beater as Wildcats hang on

Luke Travers misses buzzer beater as Wildcats hang on

Luke Travers misses buzzer beater as Wildcats hang on

Luke Travers misses buzzer beater as Wildcats hang on

Melbourne United coach Jacob Chance says he doesn't regret using his challenge a tad too early after the Wildcats pulled off a one-point NBL win.

Bourne supremacy sinks Canberra, Flames go 3-0 in WNBL

Bourne supremacy sinks Canberra, Flames go 3-0 in WNBL

Bourne supremacy sinks Canberra, Flames go 3-0 in WNBL

Bourne supremacy sinks Canberra, Flames go 3-0 in WNBL

The Sydney Flames were wooden spooners last season, but the revamped squad are now 3-0 this campaign after adding Canberra to their growing list of victims.

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Hank, Heal star as Southside’s youngsters crush Jewels

Hank, Heal star as Southside’s youngsters crush Jewels

Labelled by some critics as too young and inexperienced, Southside Flyers have fought back from a shaky start to topple the league’s newest franchise.

Kings import shines as Sydney demolish Hawks in NBL

Kings import shines as Sydney demolish Hawks in NBL

Sydney import Andrew Carr has narrowly missed out on some NBL history after a star turn in the Kings' dominant 108-82 win over struggling Illawarra.

Aussie guard Borlase in Dream WNBA finals win

Aussie guard Borlase in Dream WNBA finals win

Australia's Izzy Borlase played a key role as the Atlanta Dream won at home to take a 2-1 lead over Golden State in the WNBA finals.

'Walking triple-double' headlines Aussie NBA interest

'Walking triple-double' headlines Aussie NBA interest

Josh Giddey has been given the platform to flourish in a rebuilt Bulls squad, the Boomers guard among nine Australians likely to log NBA minutes this season.

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'Confidence': young Flyers set to soar in WNBL pursuit

'Confidence': young Flyers set to soar in WNBL pursuit

'Confidence': young Flyers set to soar in WNBL pursuit

'Confidence': young Flyers set to soar in WNBL pursuit

Recruit Hannah Hank has addressed how the Southside Melbourne Flyers' young roster has them poised for WNBL success.

Ellis fires Townsville with mammoth 47-point haul

Ellis fires Townsville with mammoth 47-point haul

Ellis fires Townsville with mammoth 47-point haul

Ellis fires Townsville with mammoth 47-point haul

Abbey Ellis has produced a massive 47-point game to drag Townsville from a huge deficit to a 86-68 WNBL away win over Adelaide.

'F***ing miserable': Simmons faces long road ahead

'F***ing miserable': Simmons faces long road ahead

'F***ing miserable': Simmons faces long road ahead

'F***ing miserable': Simmons faces long road ahead

Ben Simmons faces another long stint on the sidelines but has received support from Joe Ingles, who expects his fellow Australian to bounce back.

Borlase block fires up star as Dream level WNBA finals

Borlase block fires up star as Dream level WNBA finals

Borlase block fires up star as Dream level WNBA finals

Borlase block fires up star as Dream level WNBA finals

Izzy Borlase's Atlanta Dream have tied the best-of-seven WNBA finals series against Golden State at 1-1 as both teams chase their first championship.

NBL's gay trailblazer announces sudden retirement

NBL's gay trailblazer announces sudden retirement

NBL's gay trailblazer announces sudden retirement

NBL's gay trailblazer announces sudden retirement

Adelaide 36ers centre Isaac Humphries, the world's first openly gay professional male basketballer, has retired from the sport at just 28 years of age.

Ben Simmons' vow after NBA comeback cruelled by injury

Ben Simmons' vow after NBA comeback cruelled by injury

Ben Simmons' vow after NBA comeback cruelled by injury

Ben Simmons' vow after NBA comeback cruelled by injury

Ben Simmons' NBA comeback appears over before it began amid reports of a devastating injury setback on the eve of the new season.

Breakers' coach hits out at NBL refs

Breakers' coach hits out at NBL refs

Breakers' coach hits out at NBL refs

Breakers' coach hits out at NBL refs

New Zealand Breakers coach Gordie Herbert has questioned a decisive moving-screen call in the final 90 seconds of his side's 98-92 loss to Tasmania.

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'Tough' Hawks hang on to win nail-biter in Melbourne

The bottom-of-the ladder Illawarra Hawks have survived a late Cole Anthony onslaught to win a heart-stopper on the road against Melbourne United.

JackJumpers beat Breakers to top NBL table

Tasmania's own Taran Armstrong has starred, steering the JackJumpers to a six-point win over the New Zealand Breakers in Hobart.

Flames strike down Lightning as headband Shelley shines

The Sydney Flames have picked up their second victory of the WNBL season by beating a new-look Adelaide Lightning at the Quaycentre.

Advantage Valkyries as Borlase makes WNBA finals debut

Miela Sowah's Golden State Valkyries have won the first game of the WNBA finals as they look to secure the championship in just their second season.

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Kings thump Wildcats, move back to top spot in NBL

Torrey Craig's half-court heave on the full-time horn put an exclamation point on Sydney's 21-point NBL demolition of the Perth Wildcats.

Phoenix deliver crushing reality check on Cairns

Nathan Sobey has inspired South East Melbourne, who overcame some early issues to trounce the visiting Cairns Taipans by 32 points.

Capitals break Bendigo's Spirit in Melbourne reunion

Marianna Tolo has made a dazzling return from pregnancy, but it wasn't enough as the UC Capitals pulled off a thrilling victory at the AIS Arena.

Another positive step for Simmons in NBA comeback

Ben Simmons has impressed for the beaten Sacramento Kings with a strong individual pre-season performance as he ramps up his NBA comeback.

Cotton unleashes late blitz as 36ers sink JackJumpers

Six-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has produced some late magic to sink Tasmania, but coach Trevor Gleeson was not there to see it due to a five-year-old promise.

Flames burn bright as Nicholson sparks against Flyers

The Sydney Flames have overturned a 13-point deficit to beat a spirited Southside Melbourne Flyers in their first game of the WNBL season.

NBA legends' hope for Simmons amid doubts

NBA greats Dirk Nowitzki and Blake Griffin believe a fit-again Ben Simmons is capable of performing at a high level as long as his body and mind play ball.

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