Basketball
Kings complete their roster
The Sydney Kings have completed their roster for their return to the NBL by signing Rod Grizzard and promising young Australians Ben Madgen and Jared Scoines.
Basketball's free-agent frenzy to begin
JAMES DAMPNEY LeBron James is the fish everyone is chasing when the biggest free-agent pool in NBA history becomes available on Thursday.
Boomers eye next victim after Argentina
STEVE LARKIN Australian basketballers are entering the unknown following a clean sweep of a three-game series against Argentina, coach Brett Brown says.
Opals hit road for world title lead-up
JAMES DAMPNEY The Opals have begun the countdown to their world women's basketball title defence, flying out on Wednesday for a tour of China, the United States and Europe.
Australia clean sweep Argentina
STEVE LARKIN Patrick Mills has dominated as Australia recorded a 90-72 win over Argentina to clean sweep the three game basketball series.
Young Boomers thrash Argentina again
SAM LIENERT Australia's basketballers dominated world No.1 Argentina for the second time in three days, a young Boomers outfit thrashing even younger opposition 85-71.
Freshman Mills returns wiser, stronger
Indigenous player Patrick Mills wants to inspire Australians of all backgrounds, writes David Sygall.
Jawai given run-around by Boomers in fitness bid
JUSTIN CHADWICK BOOMERS coach Brett Brown will use his team's remaining two games against Argentina in Melbourne and Adelaide to build up the fitness and form of centre Nathan Jawai.
Boomers keen on fit Jawai
JUSTIN CHADWICK Boomers coach Brett Brown will use his team's remaining two games against Argentina to build up the fitness and form of centre Nathan Jawai.
Boomers embarrass Argentina in Perth
JUSTIN CHADWICK Australian basketball showcased its extensive depth as a youthful Boomers outfit put world No.1 Argentina to the sword with a 97-58 thrashing in Perth.
Boomers aiming to take down Argentina
JUSTIN CHADWICK Star point guard Patty Mills says the Boomers will attempt to put world No.1 Argentina to the sword by playing a high-pressure, up-tempo game.
Boomers wary of understrength Argentina
JUSTIN CHADWICK Former Boomers star Shane Heal says Australia needs to be wary of Argentina despite the world champions naming a weakened squad.
Mills, Jawai hopeful of more NBA glory
JUSTIN CHADWICK Australian stars Patty Mills and Nathan Jawai hope their NBA dream will continue next year.
Nine arrests during Lakers' parade
Nine people were arrested during an LA Lakers victory parade on Monday.
Jackson and Taylor shine in WNBA
Australians Lauren Jackson and Penny Taylor have been shining in the WNBA.
Jackson helps Seattle beat New York
Lauren Jackson had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Seattle Storm to a 92-84 WNBA victory over the New York Liberty on Friday.
Lakers fans riot in LA
DAISY NGUYEN Jubilant celebrations over the Los Angeles Lakers' dramatic win in the NBA championship turned rowdy in scattered sections of the city
NBA finals 'tweets' top World Cup
The World Cup has fuelled record numbers of messages on Twitter but the all-time high was set on Thursday after the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA title.
Lakers edge Boston to clinch title
GREG BEACHAM, LOS ANGELES BASKETBALL Los Angeles Lakers win 16th NBA championship, rallying from fourth-quarter deficit to beat Boston Celtics 83-79.
Jawai on deck for Boomers
BASKETBALL Successful Australian basketball export will join Boomers' camp in preparation for Australia's opening world challenge match against Argentina.
Lakers fans causing trouble
Lakers fans have begun rioting in Los Angeles after their team won the 2010 NBA Championship on Thursday.
Jawai on his way to help Boomers
Successful Australian basketball export Nathan Jawai joins the Boomers camp on Sunday in preparation for the Aussies' opening basketball World Challenge match.
Strong police presence at Lakers final
THOMAS WATKINS Los Angeles police chief Charlie Beck says he will be deploying hundreds of extra officers at the final NBA championship game
Team named for Women's Wheelchair Worlds
Basketball Australia has named the 12 selected to represent the Australian Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team at the 2010 World Championships in England.
Ex-NBA star Walker faces trial
A judge has ruled that former NBA player Antoine Walker must stand trial over unpaid gambling debts of over $A1 million to three casinos.
Celtics a win away from title
BOSTON BASKETBALL Boston defeats Los Angeles Lakers 92-86 to put reigning champions on brink of defeat in NBA finals.
Sydney Kings sign Boomer Ryan
Australian Boomers squad member Damien Ryan has signed with the Sydney Kings and is expected to be a starting guard for the resurrected NBL club.
Jackson's 32 helps Storm end Dream run
Lauren Jackson's season-high 32 points have helped the Seattle Storm hand the Atlanta Dream their first loss of the season.
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