Basketball
Curry raining threes of a different kind
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry, one of the best shooters in basketball history, will get to see how he stacks up against professional golfers after receiving a sponsor exemption into…
Plenty of experience in women's basketball squad
The New Zealand women's basketball coach Kennedy Kereama has largely gone for experience in naming his squad for World Cup qualifying.
Golden State one win from title
The Golden State Warriors have taken a 3-0 stranglehold over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.
Sean Marks enters Hall of Fame
The former NBA and Tall Blacks basketballer Sean Marks has been inducted into the Basketball New Zealand Hall of Fame.
Pop fuming over Leonard injury
San Antonio star forward Kawhi Leonard will miss game two of the Western Conference finals at the Golden State Warriors.
Loe re-signs with the Breakers
The Breakers have re-signed Tall Black big man Rob Loe for the 2017-18 Australian National Basketball Season.
Breakers part ways with Webster
The New Zealand Breakers have dumped guard Corey Webster, saying the troubled Tall Blacks guard would be better off finding a club outside the country to avoid local distractions.
Basketball player banned for throwing ball at ref
Cairns import Tony Mitchell has been banned for all of the next Australian NBL basketball season for throwing the ball at a referee.
Magic takes charge at the Lakers
Magic Johnson has been named the president of basketball operations for the struggling Los Angeles Lakers as one of the NBA's most storied franchises undergoes a major shakeup.
Breakers miss post season
The post season of the Australian Basketball league is out of reach for the New Zealand Breakers, after the Perth Wildcats defeated Melbourne United 96-94.
Akil Mitchell heading back to the States
New Zealand Breakers import Akil Mitchell is returning to the United States for further treatment on his eye and his future with the club is unclear.
West Indian Carribean Fundraiser
Matesha Ababa is the president of the West Indian Society. It's their 50th aniversary. So naturally they're throwing a pirate themed fundraiser Audio
Breakers fwd Akil Mitchell returning just a week after horror eye injury
Akil Mitchell's been cleared to fly just a week after his eyeball popped out of its socket, but it will be a last minute call as to whether he makes the starting line-up. Video, Audio
Breakers manager describes moment of Akil Mitchell's horrific e
Breakers General Manager and former player Dillon Boucher talks to Checkpoint about the moment Breakers forward Akil Mitchell's eye popped out of its socket. Video, Audio
Breakers player feels 'blessed' after eye injury
New Zealand Breakers player Akil Mitchell, who suffered an horrific eye injury during last night's game, says it's a miracle he did not lose his sight. Video
Breakers forward Akil Mitchell describes moment his eye fell out
Mitchell fronted at a media conference sporting glasses and a slight headache but grateful for the medical assistance he received both courtside and at Auckland Hospital. Video, Audio
Breakers hot streak continues
In a remarkable turnaround, the New Zealand Breakers have gone from potential wooden spooners to playoff contenders following last night's win over the Perth Wildcats in the Australian Basketball…
Breakers keep fighting
The New Zealand Breakers remain in the Australian National Basketball League finals hunt with their third straight win on Friday night in Wollongong, coming from behind to beat the Illawarra Hawks…
Dillard leads Breakers to victory
New import Kevin Dillard scored a game high 28 points as the New Zealand Breakers beat the Bullets 84-82 in Brisbane to keep their NBL finals ambitions alive.