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Griffin shines as Spirit heap further pain on Capitals

Griffin shines as Spirit heap further pain on Capitals

The Bendigo Spirit have kept their first place hopes alive, after beating a lively UC Capitals in the WNBL.

Melbourne pip Perth by one in NBL thriller

Melbourne pip Perth by one in NBL thriller

Melbourne pip Perth by one in NBL thriller

Melbourne pip Perth by one in NBL thriller

Milton Doyle and Jesse Edwards made sure Chris Goulding's 500th game was one to savour, the import duo starring in Melbourne United's pulsating win over Perth.

Kings take down top-ranked 36ers

Kings take down top-ranked 36ers

Kings take down top-ranked 36ers

Kings take down top-ranked 36ers

Kendric Davis and Torrey Craig starred on Sunday as the Sydney Kings planted their flag as a genuine contender for the NBL title.

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Lynx's unlikely stars shake off Han loss to beat Flames

Lynx's unlikely stars shake off Han loss to beat Flames

Star Han Xu's back injury hasn't faltered the Perth Lynx's top two aspirations as they beat the Sydney Flames in an emotionally charged WNBL clash.

Hawks remain alive in NBL after beating JackJumpers

Hawks remain alive in NBL after beating JackJumpers

The Illawarra Hawks' title defence remains alive - just barely - after notching a 10-point win over the injury-hit Tasmania JackJumpers in Hobart

Ellis lights up Townsville as 'best' Flyers fall short

Ellis lights up Townsville as 'best' Flyers fall short

Abbey Ellis played a starring role as the Townsville Fire survived an almighty scare from the Flyers to keep their top-spot hopes intact in the WNBL.

Phoenix fire up, fly high to destroy toothless Taipans

Phoenix fire up, fly high to destroy toothless Taipans

South East Melbourne have knocked down a club record 21 three-pointers to overcome a tardy first quarter and thump the Cairns Taipans by 27 points.

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Feagin leads Lightning to comeback win over Geelong

Feagin leads Lightning to comeback win over Geelong

Feagin leads Lightning to comeback win over Geelong

Feagin leads Lightning to comeback win over Geelong

The Adelaide Lightning have overcome a 13-point deficit to leapfrog the Geelong Venom on the WNBL ladder and wave off their wooden spoon fears.

Borlase dazzles to overshadow fellow star's return

Borlase dazzles to overshadow fellow star's return

Borlase dazzles to overshadow fellow star's return

Borlase dazzles to overshadow fellow star's return

The Bendigo Spirit have continued their charge towards top spot on the WNBL ladder as they dealt a blow to the UC Capitals' finals hopes.

Cotton hits match-winner as 36ers sink Breakers in OT

Cotton hits match-winner as 36ers sink Breakers in OT

Cotton hits match-winner as 36ers sink Breakers in OT

Cotton hits match-winner as 36ers sink Breakers in OT

Adelaide remain in the box seat to end the NBL season in top spot after Bryce Cotton pulled off the match-winning play in overtime to sink the NZ Breakers.

Young Aussie Bull back with a bang in Chicago's NBA win

Young Aussie Bull back with a bang in Chicago's NBA win

Young Aussie Bull back with a bang in Chicago's NBA win

Young Aussie Bull back with a bang in Chicago's NBA win

Josh Giddey has made an emphatic return to the NBA, the young Australian starring off the bench to help his Chicago Bulls claim a third straight victory.

JackJumpers suffer two more injuries in loss to Kings

JackJumpers suffer two more injuries in loss to Kings

JackJumpers suffer two more injuries in loss to Kings

JackJumpers suffer two more injuries in loss to Kings

Already down Will Magnay, the Tasmania JackJumpers lost Majok Deng and Bryce Hamilton to injuries in an 11-point loss to the Sydney Kings.

Landale wins Aussie duel but Hawks swoop to win

Landale wins Aussie duel but Hawks swoop to win

Landale wins Aussie duel but Hawks swoop to win

Landale wins Aussie duel but Hawks swoop to win

The Atlanta Hawks have beaten the Memphis Grizzlies by two points in the NBA with two Australians going head to head.

Ex-NBL star comes out as gay

Ex-NBL star comes out as gay

Ex-NBL star comes out as gay

Ex-NBL star comes out as gay

Former Australian basketball star Andrew Ogilvy has come out as gay in an interview with Adelaide 36ers trailblazer Isaac Humphries.

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Fowler reveals meeting that ignited Fire's season

Alex Fowler has described the sit-down session that transformed the young Townsville Fire's season in the WNBL.

Phoenix flex attacking muscle in win over Breakers

The NBL's most prolific attacking team South East Melbourne Phoenix have flexed their muscles in a chaotic win over the New Zealand Breakers.

Bendigo coach hails Borlase as best WNBL player

Irrepressible Izzy Borlase dominated from start to finish as Bendigo Spirit got back in the winner's circle, beating the Southside Flyers by 10 in Ballarat.

Ex-NBA star injured as United thrash Bullets

Melbourne United have claimed a thumping NBL win over the Brisbane Bullets, who lost ex-NBA player Alex Ducas to an apparent leg injury.

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Fire escape Perth thriller to cement top spot

The Townsville Fire have secured a second gripping victory in three days as they defeated the high-flying Perth Lynx in an early WNBL finals preview.

Capitals strike down Lightning in ugly win

The UC Capitals have kept their finals hopes alive with a win over the Adelaide Lightning, who face the prospect of finishing last on the WNBL ladder.

How Kings import says he'll surprise NBL master coach

Torrey Craig has begun training with his new Sydney Kings teammates as the NBL heavyweights eye a deep run through the play-offs.

Daniels soars but Hawks' NBA slump continues

Aussie Dyson Daniels has gone ever so close to his second NBA triple-double in just under a fortnight, but it wasn't enough for Atlanta to defeat Milwaukee.

Landale stars in London, Durant enters scoring top six

Memphis, led by Ja Morant and Aussie Jock Landale, have bounced back from an NBA loss in Berlin to Orlando, by beating the same opposition in London.

Townsville catch fire late to edge past Capitals

Townsville captain Courtney Woods has scored 20 points to lead her side to a hard-fought nine-point win over the UC Capitals at Perth's HoopsFest.

Clark spark helps Phoenix rise high to crush Adelaide

Star Adelaide guard Bryce Cotton has scored 30 points, but South East Melbourne simply had too many weapons in an upset 19-point win in Perth.

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