London 2012 - Basketball
Knicks beat Pacers to stay alive
NEW YORK (AFP) - Carmelo Anthony had a game-high 28 points and the New York Knicks staved off elimination Thursday with a wire-to-wire 85-75 victory over Indiana in game five of their second round NBA playoff series.
May 17, 2013, 6:28 pm
Cambage does WNBA backflip - again
Australian Opals basketball star Liz Cambage has changed her mind again, deciding to play in the WNBA this year for Tulsa Shock.
May 17, 2013, 11:46 am
Wildcats head to US to see how to turn on the style
Perth Wildcats management is on a fact-finding mission in the US, consulting a host of NBA franchises as it looks to expand its business to become market leaders in Australian sports entertainment.
May 17, 2013, 7:42 am
New Opals coach opens door to retirees
Newly appointed Opals coach Brendan Joyce says he will keep the door open to retired and fringe players as he builds toward the Rio Olympics.
May 16, 2013, 2:28 pm
Longley takes on Boomers No.2 role
WA basketball legend Luc Longley has been appointed assistant coach of the Australian men's national team under recently appointed head coach Andrej Lemanis.
May 14, 2013, 12:13 pm-
Lakeside building nicely in men's SBL
Lakeside Lightning passed a stern test of their title credentials with flying colours by extending their Men's State Basketball League winning streak to five games in round nine.
May 14, 2013, 12:03 pm -
Flaming good team, Rockingham!
Rockingham Flames look an unstoppable force after extending their winning streak to eight games and pinching top spot on the Women's State Basketball League ladder.
May 14, 2013, 11:44 am 
Heat on brink of eliminating struggling Bulls
CHICAGO (AFP) - LeBron James had 27 points, eight assists and seven rebounds as the Miami Heat routed Chicago 88-65 to seize a commanding 3-1 series lead in their second round Eastern Conference series.
May 14, 2013, 11:28 am
Longley joins Boomers coaching staff
Australian NBA great Luc Longley has joined the Boomers' coaching staff as an assistant.
May 14, 2013, 7:56 am
Parker shines as Spurs down Warriors in NBA
OAKLAND, California (AFP) - Tony Parker scored 25 of his 32 points in the first half to give the San Antonio Spurs an early boost en route to a 102-92 NBA playoff victory over the Golden State Warriors.
May 11, 2013, 4:50 pm
Spurs take NBA playoff lead over Warriors
Andrew Bogut and his Golden State Warriors have been defeated at home by the San Antonio Spurs, who took a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series.
May 11, 2013, 3:36 pm
Heat rout Bulls in chippy playoff contest
MIAMI (AFP) - Ray Allen scored 21 points as Miami rebounded from a game-one loss to rout Chicago 115-78 on Wednesday, handing the Bulls their most lopsided playoff defeat in franchise history.
May 9, 2013, 6:15 pm-
Slow down, Kevin!
Perth Wildcats free agent Kevin Lisch scored a team-high 27 points but couldn't drag his team across the line in his debut appearance for the Quebradillas Pirates in Puerto Rico's National Superior Basketball league.
May 9, 2013, 10:46 am 
Beasley investigated for alleged sex assault
PHOENIX, Arizona (AFP) - Arizona police are investigating Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley in connection with an alleged sexual assault at his home earlier this year, the Arizona Republic newspaper reported.
May 8, 2013, 9:19 am
New deal to tie Redhage to Perth
Shawn Redhage appears certain to finish his NBL career with the Perth Wildcats after re-signing with the club for three more seasons.
May 8, 2013, 6:58 am-
Rockingham on a roll in women's SBL
Rockingham's charge towards the top of the Women's State Basketball League ladder continued in round eight when they extended their winning streak to seven games with a triumph over East Perth.
May 7, 2013, 1:55 pm -
Mandurah mix some magic in men's SBL
Mandurah Magic were the big movers in round eight of the Men's State Basketball League but Lakeside remain top of the ladder after winning a third straight game.
May 7, 2013, 1:49 pm 
Auction house set to sell Kobe collectibles
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - An US auction house says it is confident of moving forward with the sale of Kobe Bryant's mementos which are the subject of a dispute between the National Basketball Association star and his mother.
May 7, 2013, 9:30 am-
Bogut a key for Warriors in NBA playoffs
Andrew Bogut will go up against fellow Australians Patty Mills and Aron Baynes in the NBA's western conference semi-finals.
May 6, 2013, 7:19 am 
Warriors down Nuggets to reach NBA second round
OAKLAND, California (AFP) - The Golden State Warriors squandered an 18-point fourth-quarter lead but held on to beat the Denver Nuggets 92-88 to reach the second round of the NBA playoffs.
May 3, 2013, 2:58 pm
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The car is attracting some attention.. #1000Miglia #jaguar http://t.co/98k4YehlYJ
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STEFFENSEN (JohnSteffensen)
@MissFenech happpppppyyyyy bday Jessica!! Hope you have a wonderful day!! Everyone please wish Jess!! Take care
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Stephanie Rice (ItsStephRice)
Hahahaha this always happens to me http://t.co/xLeauC6o4N
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Steve Hooker (stevehookerpv)
@danielricciardo looking good boss. Good luck for tomorrow, can you get a reschedule for the race start? 5am in Phoenix is a bit too early.
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Michael Phelps (MichaelPhelps)
RT @coach_bowman: RT @GreatestQuotes: "Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge." - Lao-tzu @Michae…
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Patrick Mills (Patty_Mills)
@BalaLuke jeep #topdown #noroof #tookthemoff #justincaseyoudidntunderstand
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Ross Lewis (R_Lewis_thewest)
RT @traceylewis5: Big day - 1st Beckham retires, now Grant Dorrington! Dorro you're a passionate footy man. I doubt you'll leave completely!
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Eamon Sullivan (Eamon_Sullivan)
RT @ChuckDamnNorris: Chuck Norris can watch an episode of 60 Minutes in a half-hour.
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