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'F--- you': Coach mics capture Goorjian's explitive tirade at rival player
A battle between the two best teams in the NBL was predictably physical and saw a legendary head coach throw multiple expletives at an opposing player, with the war of words continuing post-game.
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Cairns take care of Business against Brisbane
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Sydney move into second with big win over South East Melbourne
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TOP HEADLINES
NBL
36ers defeat United in huge road win
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Breakers end Hawks' season in late season upset
1:44
NBL
Wildcats hold off Taipans at home
1:42
Record-breaking Tassie crush Bullets in must-win clash
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WNBL
WNBL Round 17: Lucas' last; Who is the league's most valuable player?
Every week, ESPN's Megan Hustwaite brings together the stories that have caught her eye across the WNBL.
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NBL
Illawarra defeat top of the table 36ers
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SEM Phoenix walk over Breakers by 31 points
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NBL Awards watch: Race for MVP, Best Defensive Player, and more
WNBL
Flames appoint 'excited' interim Garlepp as head coach
Renae Garlepp, a rising star in Australia's coaching circles, has been appointed Sydney Flames coach for the next two years, and says she's excited for what's ahead'.
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SUNDAY'S NBL ACTION
Kings make 24-point comeback to beat Taipans
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JackJumpers win a thriller over the Breakers
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NBL
Wildcats notch crucial win over Hawks
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Zylan Cheatham gets explosive on both ends
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NBL
Cairns take down Tassie in overtime battle
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Breakers upset United in close clash
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Kings crush Hawks in rivalry clash
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ROUND 19
Seven players ejected after wild scenes in Gold Coast
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Wildcats upset Phoenix to congest NBL top-five
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Adelaide into Ignite Cup final after Brisbane win
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Australia's basketball future looks bright at National Performance Camp
ROUND 16
WNBL Round 16: Wilson's Opals 'dream come true' just reward for stellar form
Every week, ESPN's Megan Hustwaite brings together the stories that have caught her eye across the WNBL.
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Illawarra dominate the Bullets in Brisbane
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SUNDAY'S GAMES
United narrowly defeat Perth by 1 point
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The Kings beat top-of-the-table 36ers
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ROUND 18
Illawarra snap losing streak against Tasmania
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Phoenix make it back-to-back wins with over Taipans
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Bryce Cotton last second winner beats Breakers
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ROUND 18
Perth notch biggest win of the season over Cairns
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Davis dominates in Kings fourth win in a row
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WNBL LATEST
WNBL Round 15: Izzy Borlase's huge night draws praise from legends
Every week, ESPN's Megan Hustwaite brings together the stories that have caught her eye across the WNBL.
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'Had that underdog spirit': Flames channel Mangakahia in emotional Pink Hoops game
The Sydney Flames will embrace Tiana Mangakahia and 'play like T' when they host finals-bound Perth on Sunday.
NBL
Phoenix close out a fiery clash over Breakers
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United win over Bullets in emphatic fashion
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Phoenix dominate top-of-the-table 36ers
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Phoenix surge past 36ers for huge HoopsFest win
NBA Championship winner Ian Clark has drained 27 points in the absence of Nathan Sobey to power South East Melbourne to an upset 108-89 win over Adelaide in a top-of-the-table HoopsFest showdown in Perth.
NBL
Edwards the hero in United thriller
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Breakers outplay Cairns in Perth
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Wildcats take down Hawks for HoopsFest win
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Kings edge Brisbane in HoopsFest opener
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Noi impresses NBA legend as Kings down Bullets in Perth
Sydney forward Kouat Noi shot the lights out early and made sure NBA legend Allen Iverson took notice as the Sydney Kings beat Brisbane 95-80 at HoopsFest in Perth.
Jack McVeigh powers Taipans past Bullets
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Cairns star's ankle injury sours win over Bullets
Cairns have survived a valiant second-half rally by Brisbane to prevail 88-83, but their tense win was soured by another ankle injury to captain Sam Waardenburg.
WNBL
ROUND 14
WNBL Round 14: 150 and thriving, 'Chibba' eying biggest prize
Every week, ESPN's Megan Hustwaite brings together the stories that have caught her eye across the WNBL.
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NBL
SUNDAY'S GAMES
Sydney Kings claim convincing home win
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New Zealand claim a nail-biter against the Hawks
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Wildcats grind out hard-fought road win
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Windler, Doolittle combine for 51 as Wildcats pick up huge road win
Playmaker Jaron Rillie appears to have reaggravated his troublesome right hamstring and veteran Jesse Wagstaff injured his left hand, souring Perth's otherwise impressive 107-97 NBL win over South East Melbourne.
ROUND 16
Kings assert dominance in big win over Breakers
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JackJumpers defeat 36ers with season's best defensive display
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SEM beat the Hawks in overtime thriller
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DJ Mitchell rattles the rim for the SEM Phoenix
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The Taipans upset Melbourne United in Bendigo
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WNBL ROUND 13
WNBL Round 13: Overseas moves, depth tests and rising guards
Every week, ESPN's Megan Hustwaite brings together the stories that have caught her eye across the WNBL.
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CAN ANYONE CATCH COTTON?
Uluc: NBL MVP race is 'functionally' over already
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Makuach Maluach rises for one of the dunks of the year
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NBL
Perth Wildcats make It two in a row
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Ducas beats the buzzer to give the Bullets the half-time lead
0:31
Karim Lopez powers home breakaway dunk
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NBL
The JackJumpers upset United in huge home win
1:44
Goulding, Campbell trade deep threes early
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Ending heroics see Adelaide claim tough victory
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Wildcats see off Bullets after big second half
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Bullets' nightmare continues with loss to Wildcats
Bedraggled Brisbane have plumbed new NBL depths in a 95-75 loss to Perth as rare shining light Tyrell Harrison suffered an injury.
ROUND 15
Phoenix end 2025 with 15-point win over the Taipans
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Hawks survive late scare to edge JackJumpers
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WNBL ROUND 12
WNBL Round 12: Injuries for stars sour festive clashes
Every week, ESPN's Megan Hustwaite brings together the stories that have caught her eye across the WNBL.
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Kings continue strong form with 25-point win over Bullets
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JackJumpers survive late scare to beat SEM Phoenix
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JackJumpers roll sluggish Phoenix for rare home NBL win
Power forward Majok Deng has helped the Tasmania JackJumpers savour a rare win at home after holding off the high-flying South East Melbourne Phoenix for a 87-84 victory.
Adelaide 36ers stay in strong form with another win
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Melbourne hold on to survive Bullets scare
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Harrison heroics not enough as Melbourne beat Bullets
Melbourne United have overcome a monster game from star centre Tyrell Harrison to post a thrilling 92-87 NBL win over the Brisbane Bullets.
NZ Breakers defeat JackJumpers in OT
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Breakers work overtime for crucial NBL victory
Parker Jackson-Cartwright has piloted New Zealand Breakers to a crucial overtime win against mid-table NBL rivals Tasmania JackJumpers to snap a three-game losing streak.
Top Headlines
- United eager to have Ili fit for playoff push
- Unwavering support: 36ers take aim at Bogut post
- Bullets guard banned over role in basket-brawl
- Bullets boss fires back at 'cheap shot' claims
- Ex-NBL star AJ Ogilvy comes out as gay
- Kings import says he'll surprise NBL master coach
- Top Aussie prospect joins 'proven' NBL Next Stars
- Taipans star demands consistency over NBL calls
- Xu and the rookie battle in HoopsFest thriller
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