Taipans hand Kings first NBL defeat
A spirited Cairns Taipans have handed reigning champions the Sydney Kings their first loss of the NBL season, winning 83-78.
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United snap Perth’s unbeaten NBL start
Melbourne United have rallied away from home to snap Perth's undefeated start to the NBL season with a 84-81 win at RAC Arena.
Hot JackJumpers ambush 36ers in NBL
Josh Magette recaptured form with a perimeter onslaught that ensured the Tasmania JackJumpers made light work of the Adelaide 36ers in the NBL on Thursday.
Wildcats keep perfect start to NBL season
The Perth Wildcats have maintained their unbeaten NBL start with a club record for three-pointers during an away game in a 105-76 win over the Cairns Taipans.
Taipans top Phoenix, two from two in NBL
Cairns have opened their NBL season with two road victories after completing a comeback 85-76 win over the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Travers stars as Wildcats down Hawks
Perth Wildcats have improved to 2-0 after Luke Travers came up big in the clutch to help knock off Illawarra Hawks.
JackJumpers topple Bullets in NBL overtime
Tasmania JackJumpers have come from behind to beat the Brisbane Bullets 90-86 in overtime, registering the first win of their NBL campaign after four matches.
Walton Jr. stars as Kings beat Bullets
A fourth-quarter masterclass from Derrick Walton Jr. has spurred the Sydney Kings to a 100-90 win over the Brisbane Bullets at Qudos Bank Arena.
Giddey’s Thunder too powerful for 36ers
Josh Giddey's Oklahoma City have put the clamps on touring NBL outfit Adelaide 36ers to end any hopes of claiming another NBA scalp in pre-season action.
Baynes a “scary” challenge for NBL Kings
NBA champion Aron Baynes will test Sydney Kings defensive weapons Xavier Cooks and Justin Simon when the reigning NBL champions host the Brisbane Bullets.
Simmons ends 470-day NBA absence
Ben Simmons had a mixed night in his first appearance in Brooklyn colours as the Nets fell to his former team Philadelphia in NBA preseason action.
36ers make NBL history, shock NBA’s Suns
The Adelaide 36ers have shocked the star-studded Phoenix Suns 134-124 in an historic NBA pre-season victory for the touring NBL club.
Taipans blitz upsets JackJumpers in NBL
A stunning third-quarter run has propelled the Cairns Taipans to a 22-point NBL win over last season's grand finalists Tasmania JackJumpers in Hobart.
USA beat China, win gold at basketball WC
Red-hot tournament favourites USA have defeated China at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena to claim their fourth consecutive women's basketball World Cup title.
Cotton fires as Perth edge Bullets in NBL
Bryce Cotton has played a starring role as the Wildcats defeated the Brisbane Bullets by 14 points in Perth to spoil the NBL debut of Boomers big Aron Baynes.
Opals lose to China in basketball WC semi
Australia have bowed out of the race for Basketball World Cup gold after losing to China in the final seconds of a pulsating semi-final in Sydney.
Lauren Jackson doubles down on Opals exit
Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson has underlined her decision to retire from the Opals after starring in the win that secured World Cup bronze.
Jackson on fire as Opals win WC bronze
Lauren Jackson has put on a clinic in her final game for the Opals as Australia clinched bronze at the women's basketball World Cup in Sydney.
Johnson all-in on Bullets’ NBL rebuild
Tyler Johnson is yet to make his NBL debut for Brisbane but is already emotionally invested in the Bullets' revival efforts.
LJ stars as Opals advance to WC semi-final
Comeback queen Lauren Jackson put in her best game of the women's World Cup to date as Australia defeated Belgium to advance to the semi-finals.
Bullets fired up ahead of new NBL season
Aron Baynes is among the high-profile arrivals to this season's NBL, with Brisbane coach James Duncan challenging his players to match the NBA star's standards.
Bullets’ Baynes out to prove he’s worthy
Ahead of an NBL debut with Brisbane, Aron Baynes wants to prove he's still the player he was before a mysterious incident left him unable to walk.
Opals beat Japan, finish top of WC pool
The Opals have recorded a 71-54 win over Japan to finish top of Group B at the World Cup and avoid the prospect of meeting the USA before the tournament final.
Players apologise for World Cup punch up
Two Mali teammates have issued a public apology after coming to blows following a loss at the women's basketball World Cup in Sydney.
Phoenix tip Zhou Qi’s best in NBL return
Fully-fit Chinese centre Zhou Qi has made a late call to return to the NBL with the South East Melbourne Phoenix on a one-year deal.
Opals beat Canada, into WC knockout stage
Australia's Opals have notched a hard-fought victory over previously undefeated Canada to qualify for the knockout stage of the women's basketball World Cup.
Injury could rule Allen out at WC: Opals
Opals coach Sandy Brondello says it's possible Bec Allen will miss game time after she went down injured late in the 69-54 World Cup win over Serbia.
Opals back on track with WC win over Mali
Australia's Opals have shaken off their opening night loss to France and returned to form with a convincing win over Mali at the Women's Basketball World Cup.
Opals gearing up for AFL grand final
Unable to get to the MCG to cheer on her brother Mark, Sara Blicavs will round up her Opals World Cup teammates this Saturday for an AFL grand final viewing.
Opals fall to France in World Cup opener
The Opals have lost to France 70-57 in their first game of the Women's Basketball World Cup, which marked Lauren Jackson's competitive return.
Opals’ culture back to its best: Madgen
Captain Tess Madgen says the Opals' culture has gone to "another level" in the lead-up to the FIBA Women's World Cup, which begins in Sydney this week.