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Simmons hustles to make defensive stop
Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons hustles to make defensive stop in NBA playoffs against Atlanta.
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Nets hammer Bucks
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving carried Brooklyn to a 115-107 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Cut after 31 minutes: Heal on the outer after shock roster move
Australian WNBA basketballer Shyla Heal learned of the Sky’s brutal roster move to cut her while at the airport and preparing to board a team flight.
- by Russell Bennett
Without Embiid, 76ers and Simmons roll into next round of NBA play-offs
Ben Simmons started at centre and had 19 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for the top-seeded Sixers, who will meet the Atlanta Hawks in the next round.
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‘Hack-a-Simmons’: Big Ben faces challenge as 76ers fall
Ben Simmons had his troubles at the foul-line as the Melbourne-born star could not drag Philadelphia to a series-clinching win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.
- by Jon Pierik
Destiny calling: Is Ben Simmons ready to win an NBA title?
Dubbed a “treasure” by his coach, Ben Simmons has matured with the Philadelphia 76ers and his franchise is among the favourites to claim an NBA championship.
- by Jon Pierik
Simmons show marred by fan incident
A Ben Simmons masterclass has been overshadowed by an ugly incident involving a fan and Wizards star Russell Westbrook
Opals ready for Tokyo Games
Opals ready for Tokyo Olympic Games despite calls for the event's cancellation.
‘Administrative error’ leaves Olympic hopefuls stranded at the airport
The Australian women’s 3x3 basketball side was unable to fly to Europe for their Olympic qualifying tournament on Saturday night after arriving at the airport to find they didn’t have travel exemptions.
- by Roy Ward
‘A big addition’: Goorjian confident Ben Simmons will join Boomers in time for Olympics
The addition would be a huge boost for Australia’s medal chance with the Melbourne-born star yet to play for the Boomers.
- by Sarah Keoghan and Sam Phillips
‘Mind-blowing’: Jackson first Australian player in basketball Hall of Fame
Lauren Jackson was a seven-time WNBA All-Star and three-time MVP who also won four Olympic medals and a world championship over her spectacular career.
- by Russell Bennett