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'Defend the island', Tasmania gun for maiden NBL title

'Defend the island', Tasmania gun for maiden NBL title

The Tasmania JackJumpers can clinch their first NBL title with victory in game four of the Championship Series against Melbourne United in Hobart.

Goorjian's 'Father Time' warning for Ingles, Mills

Goorjian's 'Father Time' warning for Ingles, Mills

Goorjian's 'Father Time' warning for Ingles, Mills

Goorjian's 'Father Time' warning for Ingles, Mills

A straight-faced Brian Goorjian insists Patty Mills isn't an automatic Olympic selection but that his NBA move to Miami had given him a crucial boost.

'Just another shot': Roth plays down NBL game-winner

'Just another shot': Roth plays down NBL game-winner

'Just another shot': Roth plays down NBL game-winner

'Just another shot': Roth plays down NBL game-winner

The Tasmania JackJumpers are on the verge of a maiden NBL title after Jack McVeigh's long-range game-winner sunk Melbourne United.

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Tasmania on verge of NBL title after McVeigh dagger

Tasmania on verge of NBL title after McVeigh dagger

Jack McVeigh's late triple ended a gripping tussle in game three of the NBL Championship Series, giving Tasmania a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five contest.

Delly at 'another level', back in Games frame: Goorjian

Delly at 'another level', back in Games frame: Goorjian

Brian Goorjian tried to regenerate the Boomers by dropping Matthew Dellavedova for the 2023 World Cup, but the guard has played himself back into the picture.

Composure and fight keep JackJumpers in NBL title hunt

Composure and fight keep JackJumpers in NBL title hunt

The defence and composure of the JackJumpers has left Melbourne United frustrated as the Tasmanian side levelled the NBL Championship Series in Hobart.

JackJumpers dig deep to level NBL Championship Series

JackJumpers dig deep to level NBL Championship Series

The JackJumpers have dug deep to overcome a 15-point second-half deficit to level the NBL Championship Series against Melbourne United with their 82-77 win.

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Landale keeps Rockets' NBA run going against the Bulls

Landale keeps Rockets' NBA run going against the Bulls

Landale keeps Rockets' NBA run going against the Bulls

Landale keeps Rockets' NBA run going against the Bulls

Australian centre Jock Landale has registered his equal-third highest NBA points tally in Houston's 10-point win over Chicago.

Boomers mount defence to prevail in 'all-time' Olympics

Boomers mount defence to prevail in 'all-time' Olympics

Boomers mount defence to prevail in 'all-time' Olympics

Boomers mount defence to prevail in 'all-time' Olympics

Not getting sucked into a European style and holding no fears of their NBA rivals will be key to the Boomers' steep Olympic task in France.

Dellavedova fit to fire as NBL title series heats up

Dellavedova fit to fire as NBL title series heats up

Dellavedova fit to fire as NBL title series heats up

Dellavedova fit to fire as NBL title series heats up

Matthew Dellavedova has brushed off concerns over an ankle injury as Melbourne United look to build on a 1-0 NBL Championship Series lead over Tasmania.

Boomers set tough task to repeat Games podium

Boomers set tough task to repeat Games podium

Boomers set tough task to repeat Games podium

Boomers set tough task to repeat Games podium

Australia's Boomers have been drawn in a tough Olympics pool, headed by NBA-stacked Canada, while the Opals' path in Paris has also been revealed.

Richly deserved WNBL title for decorated Flyers group

Richly deserved WNBL title for decorated Flyers group

Richly deserved WNBL title for decorated Flyers group

Richly deserved WNBL title for decorated Flyers group

Southside Flyers' Lauren Jackson has led the way in what could be the most decorated WNBL championship-winning team ever.

Melbourne crush JackJumpers in NBL title series opener

Melbourne crush JackJumpers in NBL title series opener

Melbourne crush JackJumpers in NBL title series opener

Melbourne crush JackJumpers in NBL title series opener

Melbourne United have a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five NBL Championship Series after blowing away the Tasmania JackJumpers in Game 1 on their home court.

Jackson return complete as Flyers clinch WNBL title

Jackson return complete as Flyers clinch WNBL title

Jackson return complete as Flyers clinch WNBL title

Jackson return complete as Flyers clinch WNBL title

Lauren Jackson's standing as an all-time great has grown again with her sixth WNBL title as the Southside Flyers beat Perth by 34 points in the decider.

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Flyers crush Lynx in game three to win WNBL title

The Southside Flyers are the WNBL champions after a thumping 115-81 victory against the Perth Lynx in the deciding game 3 of the grand final series.

Coach highlights key battle that can decide NBL title

Melbourne United have home-court advantage but face a huge battle against a talented Tasmania JackJumpers outfit in the best-of-five NBL Championship Series.

'It doesn't feel real': McVeigh soaring for JackJumpers

Tasmania forward Jack McVeigh's game-winning 27-point haul against Perth has put an NBL title and Australian honours on his horizon.

Lynx confident of exorcising demons in Melbourne

Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik believes his team can overturn history in the deciding WNBL grand final game against the Southside Flyers in Melbourne.

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Flyers beat Lynx at buzzer to force WNBL decider

A Mercedes Russell turnaround jumper on the buzzer was enough for Southside Flyers to beat Perth Lynx 97-95 to take the WNBL grand final to a decider.

I want same roster next NBL season: Hawks coach Tatum

The Illawarra Hawks came within a sliver of the NBL Championship Series and Justin Tatum is hopeful of keeping the same roster into next season.

Favourites Melbourne steeled for NBL title decider

A tough finals win over Illawarra has primed top-ranked Melbourne United for the NBL Championship Series against the Tasmania JackJumpers.

Coach defends Wildcats as Tasmania 'defend the island'

While the Tasmania JackJumpers look to win the NBL Championship, Wildcats coach John Rillie has defended Perth over the handling of star big man Keanu Pinder.

Milton Doyle inspires JackJumpers into NBL decider

An inspired Milton Doyle has delivered an MVP-level performance to inspire Tasmania JackJumpers to clinch their Playoff Series in game three at Perth Wildcats.

United hold off Hawks to reach NBL Championship Series

NBL title-favourites Melbourne United have beaten the plucky Illawarra Hawks in their Playoffs series decider to keep their championship dream alive.

Mixed fortunes for Aussie pair Landale, Giddey in NBA

Australian centre Jock Landale has come up big for the Houston Rockets in a 103-101 win over top draft pick Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs.

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