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Giant-killing Kings inflict second defeat of season on Perth Wildcats

Giant-killing Kings inflict second defeat of season on Perth Wildcats

The Sydney side have ended Perth's incredible 10-1 run that saw them defeat every other team this season.

  • by Nick Bonyhady

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Canberra Capitals contest WNBL fine
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Canberra Capitals contest WNBL fine

Canberra officials were locked in conversations with club lawyers for days before choosing to fight the fine.

  • by Caden Helmers
Simmons' hopes of leading Philadelphia to NBA finals receive a jolt
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Simmons' hopes of leading Philadelphia to NBA finals receive a jolt

Ben Simmons fell just short of a triple-double but contributed seven turnovers in the 76ers' loss to the Toronto Raptors.

  • by Peter Mitchell
Melbourne United aim to chase Brisbane Bullets off three-point line
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Melbourne United aim to chase Brisbane Bullets off three-point line

Melbourne United were exposing their own defence to a stress test on Thursday as the team prepares to stop the sweet-shooting Brisbane Bullets this weekend.

  • by Roy Ward
'I want to explore who I am': Capitals star ready for indigenous round
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'I want to explore who I am': Capitals star ready for indigenous round

Leilani Mitchell's mother was born on Thursday Island and grew up in Darwin but the Capitals star was raised in the USA.

  • by Caden Helmers
South Sudan remains in his heart but Maker proud to be a Boomer
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South Sudan remains in his heart but Maker proud to be a Boomer

Thon Maker says his heart will always be in South Sudan but he is proud to play for Australia at the Olympics and World Cup.

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Boomers, Opals to get a 25 per cent revenue slice
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Boomers, Opals to get a 25 per cent revenue slice

The Boomers and Opals now have their own CBA and it will improve conditions and give the players a share of revenue as they work towards medals at the Tokyo Olympics

  • by Roy Ward
Capitals weigh up fines as Kaili McLaren signs
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Capitals weigh up fines as Kaili McLaren signs

Paul Goriss might be left to sweat about a hefty fine but there is some good news for the Canberra mentor.

  • by Caden Helmers
Crossing the ditch: Tasmanian basketball team makes history in NZ
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Crossing the ditch: Tasmanian basketball team makes history in NZ

Ambitious Tasmanian basketball team the Southern Huskies will make history when they compete in next year's New Zealand domestic league.

  • by Daniel Gilhooly
Perth sweat on Cotton for Kings clash

Perth sweat on Cotton for Kings clash

  Perth are likely to leave a final call on whether NBL MVP Bryce Cotton plays in Thursday’s blockbuster against Sydney until tip-off.

  • by Matt Encarnacion
'Poetry in slow motion': Ingles prevails as Aussies clash in NBA
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'Poetry in slow motion': Ingles prevails as Aussies clash in NBA

Australian swingman Joe Ingles has turned in an impressive all-round performance in Utah's thumping 139-105 NBA win over San Antonio.