Basketball
Simmons makes history in 76ers win
Ben Simmons has led the 76ers to their first win of the season with a triple-double that made Australian basketball history.
Simmons nabs triple-double
Aussie Ben Simmons claims coveted triple-double in just his fourth NBA game, leading Philadelphia 76ers to first win of season.
Simmons continues hot NBA start
Australia’s Ben Simmons says an historic start to his NBA career means little without the 76ers tasting victory.
Surging Breakers on the rise
New Zealand Breakers moved into second spot on the NBL ladder after beating Melbourne United.
Big Ben ignores the fame game
Will SwantonBen Simmons is adamant he has the discipline required to ignore all the temptations of a career as an NBA star.
Simmons living dad’s dream
Will SwantonAustralian hoops star Ben Simmons shone on the first night under the bright lights of the NBA.
‘Like playing a video game’
Australia’s Ben Simmons makes a splash with outstanding NBA debut featuring 18 points, power dunks and laser passes.
Big Ben steps into LeBron’s world
Will SwantonBen Simmons is starting what we hope will be a journey to the very top of the basketball world.
NBA star’s sickening injury
Boston’s positive start to NBA season crashes after less than six minutes as star recruit breaks ankle. | WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO
Unlucky Exum’s season is over
Australian Dante Exum will undergo surgery on his injured shoulder, likely forcing him out of the coming NBA season.
Son of gun turns up heat
Will SwantonBrett Brown had the grizzled yet enthusiastic vibe of a veteran mentor, particularly whne he’s talking about Ben Simmons.
Cambage runs hot for Boomers
Townsville Fire remain undefeated after two rounds of the WNBL while Liz Cambage has hit rich from for the Boomers.
Kings break their duck at cost
The Sydney Kings will be without two-time NBL MVP Kevin Lisch for at least a month.
Simmons era set to launch
Will SwantonBen Simmons’ net worth of $US70 million is based on nothing but potential. After a false start it’s about to be realised.
Aussie bigger than Ben-Hur
Will SwantonBig brand. Big numbers. Big Ben Simmons is worth $US70 million before he even steps into the big bad world of the NBA.
Flying close to Suns
Shaun Bruce was thrilled when he logged his first pre-season minutes as an NBL player against a US college team.
Adelaide 36ers on fast track
Adelaide have declared that they are a better team than last year’s minor premiership-winning outfit.
Aussie stars in pre-season loss
Australian Ben Simmons has continued to rack up the minutes in the NBA pre-season in his third outing in a week.
Thunder pushed by United
Oklahoma City Thunder needed a big defensive stand to hold off Melbourne United.
Taipans run hot against Breakers
Cairns Taipans made it two from two to start the NBL season, beating New Zealand Breakers 82-71.
Wildcats star short on game time
Perth coach Trevor Gleeson admits his team will be entering the unknown when they begin their NBL title defence.
Kings impress Exum in US
Australian NBA star Dante Exum says Sydney’s brave showing against his Utah Jazz is proof that the NBL is on the way up.
‘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.
