Basketball

Josh Giddey tied his NBA career-high mark with 31 points - including making a barely-believable shot while on his backside in Oklahoma City’s loss to Houston.

Jack McVeigh's late triple ended a gripping tussle in game three of the NBL Championship Series, giving Tasmania a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five contest.

Australia's Boomers have been drawn in a tough Olympics pool, headed by NBA-stacked Canada, while the Opals' path in Paris has also been revealed.

Human error is unavoidable but while men’s professional sport has high-tech solutions to minimise howlers, women’s sport is not enjoying the same righting of the wrongs.

Anthony Edwards produced one of the NBA’s most ferocious dunks - injuring himself and an opponent in the process - during Minnesota’s NBA win over Utah.

Australian guard Ben Simmons' NBA season is over but the former No.1 overall pick is expected to make a full recovery before next season's training camp.

Perth Wildcats entered their home semifinal full of hope but they left in utter disappointment after being beaten by Tasmania JackJumpers and their season is over.

Ben Simmons troubled career has taken another sorry turn with the Nets star to sit out the remainder of the NBA season due to injury - the third time he has quit a season early.

The Sydney Kings have pulled off a major coup, luring NBL coaching great Brian Goorjian back to the club on a three-season deal.

Patty Mills’ quest for another NBA title remains alive after the Boomers veteran signed on with the Miami Heat after being cut from the Atlanta Hawks only days ago.

The Atlanta Hawks have waived veteran guard Patty Mills meaning his career in the NBA is all but over. The Boomers star could return to Australia to play in the NBL.

Luka Doncic scored 41 points, Kyrie Irving added 29 and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 123-113 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak.

Four-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton already ranks among the league's all-time greats but remains focused on adding more team success to his list of accolades.

Ben Simmons lost his star teammates Kevin Durant and Kyrie Erving last season now he has lost his coach after the Brooklyn Nets sacked Jacque Vaughn.

It was raining three-pointers as the East shattered the record for most points by a team in an NBA All-Star Game.