Basketball
‘That guy’ running the country
Ben CohenThe opening of NBA training camp usually involves bland predications. This year it was a day to blast the US president.
Rebounding duo’s same mission
Andrew Bogut and Ben Simmons are at opposite ends of their careers but they’re on the same mission.
Bogut to join Lakers
Australian NBA veteran Andrew Bogut has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent says.
NBA’s blockbuster trade
The Cavaliers star who refused to play with LeBron James has been shipped to the NBA’s most successful franchise.
Asia Cup glory for Boomers
Australia will turn their attention to the 2019 World Cup after a second-string Boomers won the Asia Cup.
Sports rights bubble bursting
Darren DavidsonAustralian sports rights prices have reached a “tipping point”, says Seven boss Tim Worner.
You can’t market footy fans
Wally MasonRemember the Chargers, the Blaze and the Seagulls? The Gold Coast glitter strip remains the graveyard of sports teams and their coaches.
Baynes locked in with Boston
Australian centre Aron Baynes’ move to NBA heavyweights Boston Celtics has been confirmed.
Bolden joins Big Ben
Ben Simmons will have an Australian mate at Philadelphia after Jonah Bolden was drafted by the 76ers.
Baynes seeks NBA riches
Aron Baynes has joined Joe Ingles and Patty Mills in seeking huge new NBA contracts that could see them on new teams.
Ukraine to a league of his own
Richard FergusonLarry Kestelman’s is a classic rags-to-riches immigrant’s tale.
In a league of their own
Ben CohenThe NBA has bad teams, mediocre teams, good teams, even great teams like Cleveland. And then it has the Golden State Warriors.
Loss dents LeBron’s legacy
The Cavaliers star’s hopes of eclipsing Michael Jordan as the NBA’s greatest player have taken a big hit | VIDEO
LeBron’s epic finals meltdown
LeBron James faces a humiliating NBA Finals sweep against his bitter rivals after a game three collapse | VIDEO
It’s now or never
LeBron James and the Cavaliers desperately seek a way to beat Golden State, but they are running out of time.
15 seconds of hot Curry
Will SwantonIt took just 15 seconds for Steph Curry to prove he has the measure of LeBron James and the Cavaliers this season.
LeBron fumes as Cavs collapse
LeBron James had a testy exchange with reporters after the Warriors overran his team | WATCH
Durant proves a point
Kevin Durant scored 38 points as Golden State defeated Cleveland in the NBA Finals opener.
LeBron cops finals humiliation
The face of the NBA has been blown out in game one of the finals, after the Warriors put on a show | VIDEO
LeBron shaken by racist attack
LeBron James says the spray-painting of a racist slur on his home, on the eve of the NBA finals, is “killing him” | VIDEO
Cavs set up Warriors showdown
The teams make history by booking a third straight NBA Finals series, where the best player will battle the best team.
LeBron to fore
The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their Eastern Conference finals series with an easy win over Boston Celtics.
Mills crucial to Spurs win
Patty Mills has stepped up again as the Spurs clinched their NBA Western Conference semi-finals series over Houston.
Mills key as Spurs advance
Australia’s Patty Mills was a crucial contributor as a weakened San Antonio stunned the Rockets in the NBA playoffs.
Celtics close on Cavs clash
The Boston Celtics beat the Washington Wizards to move to within a game of the NBA’s Eastern Conference final.
Dante fires in losing battle
Utah were knocked out of the NBA playoffs by Golden State despite Dante Exum playing his best game of the post-season.
Rockets blast past Spurs
The James Harden-led Houston demolished Patty Mills’ Spurs in game one of their NBA Western Conference semi-final series.
Cambage back to the Boomers
Superstar Opals centre Liz Cambage will play in the WNBL for the first time in five years.
AOC’s war on Boomers, Opals
CHIP Le GRANDWhile fans were cheering Boomers and Opals at the Olympics, the AOC was working to strike the names from the record.
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Stevie J gets Swans gig
Peter LalorSteve Johnson is set to move to the Sydney Swans, accepting a job at the club as an assistant coach.
Is Smith a lock for Dally M?
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Inside the muddled NFL protest
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Ponting the perfect role model
Mike AthertonEngland star Ben Stokes will be targeted if he makes the Ashes squad after nightclub arrest; he would do well to follow the Ponting model of redemption.
Williams’ plum mount for Everest
BRENDAN CORMICKCraig Williams secures Group I sprinter Vega Magic, who will challenge for the $10m prize in the nation’s newest race.
Hooper stands by Hanigan
IAIN PAYTENWallabies skipper Michael Hooper says criticism of Test rookie Ned Hanigan is far too premature.
New faces in squad to play Syria
Ray GattFollowing Australia’s failure to automatically qualify for the World Cup, Ange Postecoglou names five new players.
England cricket star arrested
Vice-captain Ben Stokes was held by police overnight after an alleged nightclub incident that left a man with facial injuries.
Stokes arrested ahead of Ashes
England allrounder Ben Stokes has been arrested after an incident in Bristol and has been dropped with teammate Alex Hales.