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Mackinnon admits career could be over

December 1, 2008 19:18:00

Melbourne Tigers star Sam Mackinnon has confronted the sobering thought his basketball career could be over because of a recurrence of blood clots on his lungs.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, vic, melbourne-3000

Tigers fear for Mackinnon's future

November 30, 2008 19:00:00

The Melbourne Tigers fear the basketball career of star forward Sam Mackinnon might be over after he was diagnosed with a recurrence of blood clots on his lungs.[MORE]

Tags: health, diseases-and-disorders, sport, basketball, nbl, blood, australia, vic, melbourne-3000

Sydney keeps the Spirit alive

November 29, 2008 23:13:00

Beleaguered NBL franchise Sydney put aside a week of controversy and uncertainty surrounding the club's future with an inspiring 103-94 victory over South Dragons on Saturday evening.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, sydney-2000, wollongong-2500, nt, darwin-0800, cairns-4870, surfers-paradise-4217, townsville-4810, sa, adelaide-5000, vic, melbourne-3000, south-melbourne-3205, wa, perth-6000, new-zealand

Spirit, Dragons match to go ahead

November 28, 2008 13:18:00

The National Basketball League (NBL) says tomorrow's game between the embattled Sydney Spirit and the South Dragons will go ahead as scheduled.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, nsw, sydney-2000, vic, south-melbourne-3205

NBL match decision expected soon

November 28, 2008 12:11:00

Basketball Australia (BA) will announce later this morning whether or not tomorrow's NBL game between Sydney Spirit and South Dragons will go ahead.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, nsw, sydney-2000

Wildcats' winning streak comes to an end

November 27, 2008 20:22:00

The Perth Wildcats' three-game NBL winning streak has ended at the hands of the New Zealand Breakers in their round 11 game in Auckland tonight.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, wa, perth-6000, new-zealand

Basketball Australia working on Spirit rescue package

November 27, 2008 18:46:00

Basketball Australia is trying to work out a rescue package to allow Sydney Spirit's game against South Dragons go ahead on Saturday. [MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, nsw, sydney-2000

Crocodiles, Dragons score wins

November 26, 2008 23:35:00

NBLThe Townsville Crocodiles narrowly beat the Melbourne Tigers 113-105 in their round 11 NBL match at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre tonight.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, qld, cairns-4870, townsville-4810, vic, melbourne-3000

Spirit owner has 10 days to respond to default notice

November 26, 2008 19:48:00

Basketball Australia has issued a default notice to the owner of the Sydney Spirit after he failed to give them a guarantee the team would play against South Dragons on Saturday.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, nsw, sydney-2000

BA seeking contact with Spirit owner

November 26, 2008 14:06:00

Basketball Australia (BA) chief executive Scott Derwin says wants to speak directly with Sydney Spirit owner Greg Evans.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, nsw, sydney-2000

Crocs coach looking to build momentum

November 26, 2008 09:30:00

Townsville coach Trevor Gleeson says there has been a buzz around the club since the Crocodiles broke a five-match losing streak last weekend. [MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, qld, townsville-4810

BA fights to revive Sydney's Spirit

November 26, 2008 08:00:00

The board of Basketball Australia (BA) is meeting this morning to discuss a rescue mission to save Sydney's only NBL team from financial ruin.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, nsw, sydney-2000

Sydney Spirit already on the ropes

November 25, 2008 19:33:00

The new Sydney NBL side is in danger of folding, only two months into the season.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, sydney-2000

Dragons take points in thriller

November 22, 2008 22:26:00

The South Dragons held off a spirited 36ers side to win a thrilling round 10 NBL contest 106-100 at the Distinctive Homes Dome in Adelaide.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, sa, adelaide-5000, vic, melbourne-3000

Spirit steal tight win over 36ers

November 21, 2008 22:44:00

Sydney Spirit came from 12 points down at half-time to snatch a nail-biting 110-108 win over Adelaide in Friday night's NBL match in Sydney.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, nsw, sydney-2000, sa, adelaide-5000

Breakers consolidate top spot

November 21, 2008 08:49:00

New Zealand has consolidated top spot on the National Basketball League ladder with a 112-98 home win over the second-placed South Dragons.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, vic, melbourne-3000, new-zealand

Ninnis excited about 36ers import

November 20, 2008 13:18:00

Adelaide 36ers coach Scott Ninnis is expecting import Julius Hodge to play a big role against the Spirit in Sydney tomorrow night and against the South Dragons in Adelaide on Saturday night.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, nsw, sydney-2000, sa, adelaide-5000, vic, melbourne-3000

Adelaide powers past Blaze

November 16, 2008 17:48:00

A game-high 31 points and eight rebounds from Adam Ballinger spearheaded Adelaide's 108-96 win over the Blaze in Sunday afternoon's NBL clash at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, qld, surfers-paradise-4217, sa, adelaide-5000

Wildcats stage remarkable win over Cairns

November 15, 2008 23:40:00

The Perth Wildcats overturned an 18-point third-quarter deficit to record a stunning 86-78 comeback win over Cairns in Saturday night's NBL clash at Challenge Stadium.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, qld, cairns-4870, surfers-paradise-4217, townsville-4810, wa, perth-6000

Capitals, Lightning score WNBL wins

November 15, 2008 22:41:00

Canberra and Adelaide retained the top two spots on the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) ladder following wins in their respective clashes on Saturday evening.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, act, canberra-2600, sa, adelaide-5000, vic, dandenong-3175

Blaze rally to shock Hawks

November 14, 2008 22:24:00

Gold Coast guard Daniel Joyce came back to haunt his old side, dropping a match-winning three-pointer in the dying seconds to hand the Blaze a 111-110 victory over Wollongong on Friday night.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, nsw, wollongong-2500, qld, southport-4215

Henry tips play-off atmosphere for Taipans clash

November 14, 2008 17:28:00

Perth Wildcats coach Conner Henry says tomorrow night's game against Cairns will have the intensity of a finals match.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, qld, cairns-4870, wa, perth-6000

Sixers sack Tyndale

November 14, 2008 15:00:00

The Adelaide 36ers have sacked underperforming NBL import Mark Tyndale.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, sa, adelaide-5000

Crocs getting back to basics

November 14, 2008 13:43:00

The Townsville Crocodiles will be aiming to end a four-match losing streak when they take on the New Zealand Breakers in Townsville tomorrow night.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, nbl, australia, qld, townsville-4810

Taipans' Cattalini pleads guilty to drink-driving

November 13, 2008 16:17:00

Cairns Taipans captain Martin Cattalini has pleaded guilty to drink-driving in far north Queensland. [MORE]

Tags: law-crime-and-justice, crime, courts-and-trials, sport, basketball, nbl, qld, cairns-4870