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Team USA lose Thunder star for Rio

USA Basketball has lost another one of its stars for Rio 2016, with Russell Westbrook dropping out.

Tall Blacks take on Japan behind closed doors

Cavs crush Warriors to get back in series

LeBron James dominated in a 'do-or-die game' as the Cavaliers came out on top against the Warriors.

Basketball: Tall Ferns claim massive upset

The Tall Ferns have claimed one of their biggest scalps, downing world number three ranked Spain 54-52 this morning.

Nike score Aussie star Ben Simmons

Nike has scored a complete victory over heated rival adidas, signing Aussie Ben Simmons.

Tall Ferns squad trimmed to 12 for Rio qualifying

Shaquille O'Neal's penchant for nude runs revealed

Phil Jackson revealed Shaquille O'Neal had a unique way of making his teammates laugh.

Tall Ferns name 12 for Olympic qualifying tournament

Basketball: Wellington Saints win NBL title

The Wellington Saints have clinched their ninth National Basketball League title, sweeping aside the Supercity Rangers 94-82 in the NBL finale tonight.

Cop caught red-handed staring at fan

WATCH: Oh, how easy it is to forget that we all are but mere humans.

Grand final live: Rangers v Saints

Live streaming of the NBL Final between the Supercity Rangers and Wellington Saints.

NZ women unbeaten in pool play at 3X3 World Champs

Sonny Bill and Steven Adams provide media contrast

To put it bluntly, it was easier to cover an athlete 12,000km away than engage a man I watched train on numerous occasions.

Tall Ferns crushed by Turkey

Saints join Rangers in NBL final

After a lackadaisical National Basketball League regular season plagued by effort issues, the Supercity Rangers delivered on their potential at the perfect time.

NBL Live - Saints v Sharks

Welcome to nzherald.co.nz's live streaming of the NZ NBL game between the Wellington Saints and Southland Sharks from Invercargill. nzherald.co.nz