Basketball

Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons (right) competes with Philadelphia 76ers' Jaden Springer. (AP PHOTO)
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Staff Writers

Ben rides boos bus to help Nets beat his former club

Aussie basketball superstar Ben Simmons was given a noisy reception by his former club before his Brooklyn Nets scored a 15-point NBA win over the 76ers.

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Zylan Cheatham's 24 points helped the Breakers beat Perth and keep their NBL finals hopes alive. (David Rowland/AAP PHOTOS)
Basketball
Murray Wenzel

NBL finals could get a shake up as Perth curse finally broken

The NZ Breakers won in Perth for the first time since 2021 to enhance their NBL Finals hopes, despite the early loss of star import Anthony Lamb to injury.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
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Staff Writers

Net loss: Simmons cops another setback after solid return

The Australian guard had just capped off a sterling comeback from a 38-game absence before copping yet another injury drama.

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Indiana Pacers' Jalen Smith (25) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Basketball
Staff Writers

30-Rocked: Tatum’s star turn keeps Boston at the top

Jayson Tatum’s stunning points haul and critical last-ditch defence proved vital for the Celtics in a high-scoring thriller against the fast-finishing Indiana Pacers.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons could reportedly return to action as early as Monday. (AP PHOTO)
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Staff Writers

Aussie Ben Simmons ‘likely to return’ to Nets soon

Australian basketball star Ben Simmons could return to action as early as Monday, according to multiple reports.

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LeBron James has joined yet another exclusive club.
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Tim Reynolds

LeBron James is the first 20-time All-Star in NBA history

LeBron James has joined yet another exclusive club by becoming an NBA All-Star and starter for the 20th time.

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Damian Lillard puts up the game-winning 3-pointer during overtime for Milwaukee against Sacramento. (AP PHOTO)
Basketball
Staff Writers

Lillard's overtime buzzer-beater lifts Bucks past Kings

The Milwaukee Bucks had to pull out all the stops in an overtime one-point thriller against the Sacramento Kings.

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