Basketball
Tigers inflict more Sydney pain
SYDNEY'S club-record NBL losing streak shows no signs of slowing down after the Kings were beaten 82-73 by Melbourne Tigers last night.
No Christmas miracle for Sixers
THERE was only one miracle at Christmas abdm despite their best efforts, the 36ers could not make it two last night at Brett Maher Court
New recruit shines in Sixers heartbreaker
DESPITE their best efforts, the 36ers were defeated by Townsville 99-97 in overtime at Brett Maher Court.
Stop joking around, this is serious
IF Adelaide or Townsville have any plans which extend beyond April Fool's Day, tonight is the night to stop kidding around.
Moose charges on despite adversity
IF Sydney Kings coach Ian Robilliard is feeling the heat of a record 10-loss streak, it isn't showing.
Bogut shines as Bucks shock Lakers
AUSTRALIA'S Andrew Bogut scored 15 points as his Milwaukee Bucks stunned the Los Angeles Lakers.
Heat on Sixers, Crocs to snap
IF Adelaide or Townsville have any plans which extend beyond April Fool's Day, tonight is the night to stop kidding around.
NBA legend Iverson keen for Kings finale
FORMER NBA superstar Allen Iverson has announced his intentions to finish his illustrious basketball career playing in Sydney.
A new era, new faces for 36ers
THE faces may have changed but the work ethic remains the same which is why Adam Ballinger is confident the 36ers can make a run at the NBL finals.
Breakers, lions in steel wool clothing
IT'S injuries causing issues this week ... and a club across the Tasman described as "the New Zealand national team, two imports and CJ."
Little Christmas cheer for Lightning
UNINSPIRING. That's the best way to describe Adelaide Lightning as they look to redefine a lost season.
New Sixers recruit 'the missing piece'
RON Howard hasn't spent his life in a cocoon so he's well aware some might expect a balding Hollywood ranga with freckles when they first meet him.
Sixers make heavy work of Kings
THE Adelaide 36ers tonight almost had to work overtime to hold off the NBL's bomb shelter resident Sydney 81-77 at the Brett Maher Court.
Howard's ready to start rolling
ADELAIDE import Ron Howard says he's fit to play and help lead the Sixers' tilt at the finals.
Bouquets among the accolades
IT'S a florist's nightmare. No, not running out of roses on Valentine's Day but all the flowers I'm sending out in my baskets this week.
Heal shocked and hell hasn't frozen over
TO what extent should new ownerships honour past commitments - that's the challenge facing the Sydney Kings right now.
Sixers in no dilemma over Howard
WHEN Andrew Bogut gives you a ringing endorsement, chances are you can play NBL basketball.
Howard to replace DeVries in 36ers
RON Howard will replace Troy DeVries with the Adelaide 36ers this season but he will miss Friday night's home game against the Sydney Kings.
Imports quickly become exports
JUST when you thought it was safe to say "I'm an import" two more bit the dust after another torrid round.
Sixers searching for new 'wingman'
ADELAIDE is more hopeful than confident it will have a second new import in its NBL line-up in time to host the Kings at Brett Maher Court on Friday.
Captain Adam Ballinger was a force in Adelaide 36ers' 81-77 come from behind victory over the Sydney Kings at Brett Maher Court.
Sixers want me back: Hodge
THE "he-said, he-said'' war between the 36ers and Julius Hodge reignited as the club moved to quash rumours of an SOS call to the banished player.
36ers lose thriller to Hawks
ADELAIDE has shown plenty of spirit in a fighting 79-81 road loss to NBL pacesetters Wollongong.
Gaze at rose amongst the thorns
LET me start out by figuratively presenting One-HD and Network Ten a basket of freshly cut and fragrant roses for taking steps to upgrade Snorertime.
Pro 'baller Shannon gets all clear
ADELAIDE coach Marty Clarke described new 36ers' import Eddie Shannon as the "ultimate professional" in the lead-up to his NBL debut tonight.
Two more franchises on horizon
BRISBANE remains the top priority for the next NBL franchise but a second team out of Melbourne is also on the drawing board.
Eddie's revival came in European quest
IF Eddie Shannon has one regret it might be staying quiet in the aftermath of his first eye surgery.
Injury causing Troy's slip-up
ADELAIDE 36ers' guard Troy DeVries is treading on thin ice but in his favour, the Sixers are anxious to throw him a lifebuoy to keep him afloat.
Big weekend but Cairns the highlight
WOW. This round surely had the most widespread repercussion of any this season.
NBL expansion on drawing board
NBL expansion in Brisbane, Newcastle and Melbourne is likely to be on the agenda at the league's two-day strategic planning workshop in Melbourne.
Shannon new man for Sixers
THE 36ers expect to have Eddie Shannon - their replacement import for Craig Winder - in Adelaide within 48 hours.
Lightning strikes little fear
WHEN the Lightning's two best players are an import who was almost sacked and a new face fighting for a contract, something is rotten in Adelaide.
Bad turn of events for Gleeson
IT keeps getting worse for Townsville with head coach Trevor Gleeson reported for bumping into a referee during the Crocs' loss to Perth Wildcats.
Crocs leave form in suitcases
ADELAIDE tonight reduced the Crocodiles to access baggage at the Brett Maher Court with a thoroughly committed 92-79 rout.
Winder didn't see end coming
IN the end, it wasn't Craig Winder's wayward shooting, his 2.8 assists, 2.8 turnovers or defence which led to his sacking by the Adelaide 36ers.
Cats not so wild about Taipans
DID anyone outside far north Queensland give Cairns the props the Taipans are due for stopping the reigning champion Wildcats in Perth?
News
'We're lucky to have each other'
POLITICAL leaders have bestowed their Christmas wishes to the Australian people and asked them to keep our troops in mind over the festive season.
Sport
Ponting cleared for battle
RICKY Ponting has declared himself fit for the Boxing Day test with his injured finger surviving a training session at the MCG.
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