Basketball

Wednesday Nov 4 17:02 AEDT

Andrew Bogut's first big game of the NBA season wasn't enough to prevent Milwaukee slipping to an 83-81 loss to the Bulls in Chicago.

Sunday Nov 1 17:54 AEDT

Bulleen draw clear of WNBL field

The Bulleen Boomers have surged clear of the WNBL field after a 79-70 win over the Adelaide Lightning capped a triumphant weekend on the road in round five.

Saturday Oct 31 18:19 AEDT

James powers Cavaliers to first win of season

LeBron James scored 24 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their first game of the season 104-87 over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Wednesday Oct 28 17:45 AEDT

Aussie's NBA career finally takes off

Australian David Andersen finally tasted NBA action for the first time as the 2009-10 season got underway on Wednesday.

Tuesday Oct 27 18:41 AEDT

Lauren Jackson has no plans to slow down

Australian women's basketball star Lauren Jackson has no plans to reduce her massive workload despite recovering from a serious back injury.

Sunday Oct 25 17:48 AEDT

Wollongong out to reward NBL supporters

Wollongong Hawks captain Mat Campbell says the NBL club's impressive season start is a partial repayment to the local community for saving them from extinction.

Friday Oct 23 13:45 AEDT

Mills signs NBA deal with Trailblazers

Australian point guard Patty Mills says the gorilla is off his back after securing the 15th and final spot on the Portland roster for the upcoming NBA season.

Thursday Oct 22 20:18 AEDT

Breakers edge out Crocs

The New Zealand Breakers nearly paid for another bout of the final quarter basketball blues before emerging 92-82 winners over the Townsville Crocodiles.

Wednesday Oct 21 16:58 AEDT

Jawai moves to Timberwolves in NBA

As one Australian basketball big man found yet another NBA home, another was finding his feet back on court as the new season looms next week.

Wednesday Oct 21 11:59 AEDT

NBA star Jawai to move to Timberwolves

Australian NBA star Nathan Jawai has secured a transfer from the Dallas Mavericks to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Wednesday Oct 21 09:48 AEDT

NZ Breakers out to stop Crocs' Homicide

The New Zealand Breakers will need to find a solution to a "Homicide" if they want to keep their home basketball season record intact.

Sunday Oct 18 15:20 AEDT

Bulleen prove they're up to title task

Bulleen Boomers underlined their credentials for a first WNBL championship with two further weekend wins to push clear at the top of the table.

Friday Oct 16 14:45 AEDT

Rogers not ruling out NBL return

Perth Wildcats centre Paul Rogers is clinging to hope he can resume his NBL career.

Thursday Oct 15 21:44 AEDT

Wildcats' man Rogers to call it quits

Perth Wildcats centre Paul Rogers is expected to announce his retirement from the NBL on Friday morning.

No respite...

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Anna Meares won her third World Cup gold with a move that's nearly killed her ... read more Star show

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Cricketers spend too much time in the gym and at the physio, writes Steve Hitstirrer ...read more. Too late...

Craig Lowndes may have won in Perth, but Jamie Whincup will win the title ... read more. Front foot

Cricket Australia is on the hunt for more pace bowlers to push for a baggy green. ... read more Sports pics of the week

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