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If the Boomers call, Brian Goorjian says he will coach
Brian Goorjian sees coaching the Australian Boomers as something akin to military service so if he is drafted in by Basketball Australia to coach at the Tokyo Olympics, the Hall of Fame coach will take on the role.
- by Roy Ward
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2021 Tokyo Olympics
Brown steps down as Boomers coach for Olympics
The Australian Boomers are again looking for a coach after Brett Brown stepped down from leading the side at next year's Tokyo Olympics.
- by Roy Ward
NBA
Police arrest 76 as fans, some rowdy, cheer Lakers win in LA
Seventy-six people were arrested and more than 30 buildings and businesses were damaged when a downtown celebration turned chaotic.
Lakers win record-equalling 17th championship
Los Angeles Lakers beat Miami Heat to clinch the NBA title.
LeBron's defiant message after Finals MVP
LeBron James became the first player to be named a Finals MVP on three separate franchises after the Lakers' 2020 title
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NBA
'I want my damn respect too': Lakers win 17th NBA title to equal Celtics record, James gets fourth ring
The Los Angeles Lakers have won their 17th NBA title to equal the record previously held by Boston.
NBA
Miami Heat force game six with win against Lakers
There will be a game six of the NBA finals, with the Heat trimming their deficit in the best-of-seven series to 3-2 with a 111-108 victory over the Lakers.
- by Ira Winderman
Coronavirus pandemic
WNBL stars make sacrifices to squeeze in full season
WNBL players are grateful to be on court but preparing for the toughest campaign of their careers, playing a full season in 32 days, then finals, starting in north Queensland next month.
- by Roy Ward
NBA
LeBron James scores 28 as LA Lakers close in on NBA title
LeBron James overcame a slow start to finish with game highs of 28 points and 12 rebounds, Anthony Davis scored 22 and the Los Angeles Lakers moved one win away from their 17th championship
Butler, Heat take Game 3 of NBA Finals
A 40-point triple-double from Jimmy Butler has drawn the Miami Heat back to 2-1 in the NBA Finals against the LA Lakers