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BasketballJapan shade Opals, level basketball series

Japan have forced a deciding third game in their women's basketball series against Australia after beating the Opals 56-55 in Sydney.

Adrian Warren

BasketballCambage called Nigerians monkeys: report

Liz Cambage allegedly called Nigerian players "monkeys" and elbowed an opponent so hard she left a gash in her neck in a pre-Olympics warm-up match.

Anna Harrington

BasketballFever too hot for Cambage's Los Angeles

The Indiana Fever have beaten Liz Cambage's Los Angeles Sparks 101-96 in the latest WNBA instalment.

Staff Writers

NBA PlayoffsCommentsEastern Finals headed to game seven as Butler lights up Boston

The Eastern Conference finals will go into a decisive Game 7 after Jimmy Butler scored 47 points to help the Miami Heat beat Boston Celtics 111-103 on Friday.

Staff Writers

BasketballMelbourne sparks Opals in win over Japan

A strong final period saw the Opals edge Japan 72-66 in their basketball international.

Adrian Warren

Highly MotivatedCommentsPremiumUnfinished business driving Blanchfield after re-signing

Perth Wildcats have re-signed most of their key players from last season and star shooter Todd Blanchfield says there is a clear determination to make up for missing the finals.

Craig O'Donoghue

NBA PlayoffsCommentsGolden State too sharp for Dallas, punch NBA Finals ticket

Klay Thompson has matched his season playoff-high with 32 points as Golden State defeated Dallas to capture the NBA Western Conference crown.

Josh Dubrow

BasketballBoomers in Australia for Cup qualifiers

Australia's Olympic bronze medal-winning men's basketball team, the Boomers, will play World Cup qualifiers on home soil in June and July.

Steve Larkin

Locked in PremiumBlanchfield returns to Wildcats on three-year deal

Perth Wildcats are locking away their talent as they attempt to leap back into the play-offs with Todd Blanchfield the latest big name to re-sign.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballPremiumHoops pioneer Liz Mills eyes 'girls club'

Australian basketball coach Liz Mills wants to continue breaking barriers as she successfully coaches men's teams in Africa.

Ken Maguire

BasketballOpals keen on Jackson World Cup return

Cayla Francis admits Lauren Jackson is leaving it late to commit to a World Cup campaign with the Opals, but says the team would welcome her fairytale return.

Murray Wenzel

BasketballPremiumOgwumike, Cambage help Sparks to WNBA win

Nneka Ogwumike scored 23 points, Liz Cambage had 21 as the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Phoenix Mercury 99-95 to snap a five-game losing streak.

Staff Writers

BasketballPremiumJapan test as Opals' move on from Cambage

The Opals will play three games against Japan ahead of September's Sydney World Cup, their first action since revelations of Liz Cambage's messy exit surfaced.

Murray Wenzel

BasketballCeltics win, edge closer to NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics are one win away from a first NBA Finals appearance since 2010 after a 93-80 Game 5 Eastern Conference finals triumph over the Heat in Miami.

TIM REYNOLDS

Big ask PremiumLaying the foundations

“You could see them breathe a sigh of relief in the celebrations after the game.”

Justin Fris

Follow-up required PremiumBlocking the Senators’ motion

There was more to last Saturday’s gripping 81-80 win by the South West Slammers men’s team over the East Perth Eagles in Perth than meets the eye.

Justin Fris

taking offPremiumBuay Tuach’s incredible journey to the South West Slammers

Migrating to America from Ethiopia at just four years old, to sharing the court with some of the greatest basketball players in the world, the South West Slammers’ newest star has had an incredible journey.

Luke McPherson

NBA PlayoffsCommentsDallas find touch to halt Warriors and avoid sweep

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 119-109 on Tuesday night to avoid being swept in the Western Conference finals.

Staff Writers

BasketballDoncic, Mavs beat Warriors, avoid sweep

Dallas have beaten Golden State 119-109 to avoid being swept in their NBA Western Conference finals series.

Stephen Hawkins

BasketballGiannis perfect on All-NBA first team vote

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has received all 100 possible votes for the All-NBA's first-team.

Staff Writers

Defensive BeastPremiumZunic’s plan to give Wildcats a one-two punch on defence

Kyle Zunic has always been a defensive player and after signing a two-year contract with Perth Wildcats, wants to follow in the footsteps of vice-captain Mitch Norton.

Craig O'Donoghue

NBA PlayoffsCommentsCeltics blow out lacklustre Heat to even series 2-2

The Heat have been torched in Boston as the Celtics evened the Eastern Conference Finals series 2-2.

Staff Writers

BasketballCeltics torch Heat early, even NBA series

The Boston Celtics have levelled the NBA's Eastern Conference finals series at 2-2 with a thumping 102-82 win at TD Garden over the Miami Heat.

KYLE HIGHTOWER

Clutch play PremiumIntangibles win game

The South West Slammers men’s team secured a last-gasp 81-80 win over a shell-shocked East Perth Eagles.

Justin Fris