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The men who would be Super Bowl kings

TWO men will stand alone at Super Bowl 51 today, holding their respective teams’ hopes in their hands. Will it be New England legend Tom Brady or Atlanta star Matt Ryan?

Super Bowl LI: The players to watch

THE 51st edition of the NFL’s biggest stage is littered with superstars across the field. Who are the six men set to light up Super Bowl LI in Houston?

NBA’s biggest rivalry continues to blossom

THE Lakers-Celtics rivalry continued to blossom, Matthew Dellavedova dropped 12 assists, while Devin Booker came up in the clutch for the Suns. It’s all in the NBA Wrap!

How All Blacks inspired Super Bowl coach

ATLANTA Falcons coach Dan Quinn will look just about anywhere for a winning edge ahead of the Super Bowl, and said he has been hugely inspired by the extraordinary legacy of the All Blacks.

Washington Wizards continue hot stretch

THE Washington Wizards have continued to play stellar basketball, while Dwight Howard shined in his return to Houston. It’s all in the NBA Wrap.

NBA names All-Star Weekend participants

KLAY Thompson will defend his crown at NBA All-Star Weekend’s three-point shootout, while the dunk contest will have a new champion. Here’s everything you need to know.

NBA: Hornets and Bucks trade big-men

THE Charlotte Hornets acquired centre Miles Plumlee from the Bucks on Thursday in a trade that sends big men Spencer Hawes and Roy Hibbert to Milwaukee.

The anatomy of a true Supercoach

HE VALUES the team’s overall culture ahead of its individual parts, is ‘heartless’, yet loyal — this is New England’s Bill Belichick — the greatest coach in NFL history.

Ultimate guide to the Super Bowl

EVERYTHING you need to know about Super Bowl LI and the clash between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons.

Corporate cringe: 8 worst stadium names

THOSE on the northern beaches need not lament the renaming of their blessed Brookvale Oval to Lottoland. Here are some of the worst over the years.

Lady Gaga to rock Super Bowl halftime

FROM Beyonce to U2, the NFL always brings in the big guns to ensure Super Bowl fans are kept entertained the whole way through. And this year it’s Lady Gaga’s turn.

‘G’Day mate’: Bogut’s bobblehead night

THE Dallas Mavericks have honoured Andrew Bogut in a hilarious way, adding him to their collectors bobbleheads. Watch Dirk Nowitzki say G’day to his teammate’s likeness.

Miranda Kerr stuns in Super Bowl ad

NOT only will Aussie stunner Miranda Kerr be hosting a viewing party, she’ll be part of the line-up for the big game.

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NBA It’s official: Why Maker is exempt from Trump ban

THON Maker can breathe easy, after Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull explained why the NBA big-man won’t be affected by Trump’s travel ban.

Stanford blockbuster College football giant confirms Aussie opener

STANFORD will open the upcoming football season in Sydney against Rice, following the success of last year’s California vs Hawaii clash - though it’s not at ANZ Stadium.

Grand slam Video: Bieber gets destroyed by NHL great

JUSTIN Bieber thought he was just playing a fun celebrity hockey game. Instead, he got absolutely destroyed by an NHL great.

NBA Cavaliers attempted trade for 76ers guard

IT’S no secret the Cavaliers are looking to trade for a point guard, so they just went after the man who’s been among the leaders for the 76ers recent winning stretch.

Three-licious Hawks-Knicks insane start to final OT

IT was just the second quadruple overtime NBA game in the past five years, but the unconscious start to the final extra period between the Knicks and the Hawks had tongues wagging. WATCH THE VIDEO

Too good Curry’s ridiculous half-court buzzer-beater

STEPH Gonna Steph. Two-time reigning MVP Steph Curry has drained yet another half-court buzzer-beater in the Golden State Warriors’ rout of the LA Clippers. WATCH THE VIDEO

Pro talks This is what life is like in the NBA

JOSH Powell played for 10 teams across eight seasons in the NBA — he lifts the lid on playing with Kobe, big-money poker games and celebrating with the LA Lakers.

All-Star NBA All-Star picks: Russ, KD teammates again

RUSSELL Westbrook is officially in the NBA All-Star game after a huge snub for a starting spot. Here are the 14 reserve picks across the East and West teams.