NBAHow Adidas low-balled LeBron and lost him to NikeIt was one of the most lucrative sponsorship deals in the history of sports - and Adidas blew it.25 Oct 11:44 PM
NBALeBron's comments lead to free ice cream for ClevelandCleveland Cavaliers' superstar LeBron James has just secured Cleveland free ice cream on its biggest night of the year.25 Oct 04:54 AM
NBAWatch: Steven Adams at it again, cracking up reporters after yoga sessionSteven Adams has an interesting way of benefiting from team yoga sessions.25 Oct 12:49 AM
BasketballThe best and worst scenarios for every NBA team this seasonThe best and worst scenarios for how the upcoming season will play out for all 30 NBA teams24 Oct 10:33 PM
BasketballJunior NZ teams prove strong in HoopNation finalsA successful HoopNation Tournament in Tauranga finished with the Junior Tall Ferns claiming the Elite Womens title and the Junior 24 Oct 07:14 PM
BasketballWinning continues for Junior Tall Blacks and Junior Tall Ferns at HoopNationDay two at the HoopNation Tournament in Tauranga on Sunday was another successful day for the Junior Tall Blacks and Junior Tall Ferns 23 Oct 07:37 PM
BasketballHenare and Lemanis go from friends to frenemysFormer Breakers companions Paul Henare and Andrej Lemanis now put friendships aside when they meet on the court.23 Oct 05:48 PM
OpinionMichael BurgessBurgess: Underdogs have their day in a year of miraclesCOMMENT: Sports fans, raise a glass. There is a compelling case that we are witnessing the greatest year in sport.23 Oct 04:30 PM
BasketballWins all round for Junior Tall Blacks and Junior Tall Ferns at HoopNationThe Junior Tall Blacks and Junior Tall Ferns squads had successful times on day one of the HoopNation Tournament in Tauranga on Saturday. Both 22 Oct 08:56 PM
BasketballBreakers free throw woes condemn them to defeatAfter three straight defeats the Breakers' strong start to the season must feel like a distant memory for Paul Henare.22 Oct 10:46 AM
NZ BreakersUnited make it three on the bounceMelbourne United has claimed a third straight win in the National Basketball League with a 78-70 victory over the Brisbane Bullets 20 Oct 06:37 PM
BasketballBasketball: Sydney spoil Vukona's special nightMika Vukona was unable to celebrate his milestone tonight, powerless to prevent the Breakers from falling to the Kings.20 Oct 08:25 AM
BasketballFinal selections loom as Junior Tall Ferns and Junior Tall Blacks play hoop nation eventThe Junior Tall Blacks and Junior Tall Ferns squads have been announced ahead of the Hoop Nation Tournament being held in Tauranga 20 Oct 02:54 AM
Basketball'Family' man Vukona 300 not out and powering onMika Vukona was one of the Breakers' first recruits, he played in their first game and was on the court for their first championship. In 19 Oct 08:17 PM
NZ BreakersBullets to be smarter with use of BairstowBrisbane Bullets coach Andrej Lemanis admits he has to be "smarter" with his use of Cameron Bairstow as the Boomers star builds his 19 Oct 06:49 PM
BasketballBreakers out to protect home floor against KingsThe SKYCITY Breakers wont get sidetracked by the celebrations for Mika Vukonas 300th game for the club and instead will focus on the 19 Oct 12:38 AM
NZ BreakersKings' import Powell adjusting to officiatingSydney Kings star import Josh Powell admits he still needs time to adjust to the officiating in the NBL after an eventful start to 18 Oct 06:17 PM
FootballThe worst contracts in sports historyThere have been plenty of times when clubs were - and still are being - screwed for overpaying players.18 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandEx-Tall Black loses bid for discharge without convictionA former Tall Black and Nuggets basketballer's application for a discharge without conviction on an assault charge has been refused.17 Oct 07:36 PM
NZ BreakersWildcats release import JohnsonPerth import Jaron Johnson has been released three games into the NBL club's season. The Wildcats have described Johnson's release 17 Oct 07:03 PM
NBASteven Adams shines in Thunder preseason winSteven Adams has burst into life in Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA preseason campaign.17 Oct 01:52 AM
NZ Breakers36ers deal Bullets first lossThe Adelaide 36ers have dealt the Brisbane Bullets their first defeat upon their return to the NBL with a thrilling 96-93 overtime 16 Oct 06:08 PM
BasketballBasketball: Melbourne catch fire to conquer IlawarraMelbourne forward Todd Blanchfield drained eight three-pointers as United claimed a 95-83 NBL win over the Illawarra Hawks in Melbourne on Sunday.16 Oct 07:25 AM
Basketball'Blood poured out his ear'Sydney Kings 'feared the worst' when Kevin Lisch sustained a head injury in NBL clash with Taipans.15 Oct 09:49 PM
BasketballBreakers counting on bounce back from sharp-shootersPaul Henare will be encouraged by what he's seen from the Breakers. But he will be even more buoyed by what he hasn't.15 Oct 04:22 AM
NBAWatch: Basketball fan nails half-court shot for $210,000One fan is now $210,000 richer after nailing a beautiful half-court shot during an NBA preseason game.15 Oct 12:26 AM
BasketballBasketball: Melbourne scorch Adelaide at homeOne quarter when Adelaide "lost its personality" proved fatal last night as Melbourne United scorched the 36ers 98-87.14 Oct 05:15 PM
BasketballBreakers fall short in revenge missionThe Breakers were unable to find revenge from last season's grand final, narrowly going down against Perth last night.14 Oct 12:39 PM
BasketballLeBron shuts down Trump's commentsNBA great LeBron James addressed Trump's 'locker-room' defence to media saying offensive comments towards females never comes up before an NBA game.13 Oct 07:11 PM
BasketballNBA player slammed for graffiti incident at Great Wall of ChinaBobby Brown of the Houston Rockets asked for forgiveness from Chinese citizens after drawing heavy criticism in China for inscribing 13 Oct 06:36 PM
NZ BreakersLisch powers Kings past HawksReigning NBL MVP Kevin Lisch led the Sydney Kings to a 88-84 win over his former side Illawarra on Thursday night at WIN Entertainment 13 Oct 06:19 PM
BasketballGrand final rematch in Perth this FridayThe SKYCITY Breakers are headed into enemy territory this week when they venture into Wildcats country, home court of their greatest 13 Oct 03:05 AM
NBAAdams hurt again in pre-seasonKiwi NBA basketball star Steven Adams limped out of training this morning with another injury just two weeks out from the start of 13 Oct 12:54 AM
BasketballKiwi girls shock with two big victories at 3x3 world champsThe New Zealand women's 3x3 team has won two from two in their hard fought opening matches at the FIBA 3x3 World Championships, and 12 Oct 09:26 PM
