Basketball
Breakers sweep United to book finals spot
The New Zealand Breakers have clinched a place in the Australian basketball league grand final with a 91-78 triumph over Melbourne United in Auckland.
Breakers too good for United
The Breakers are a step closer to making another NBL Grand Final, with the reigning champs beating Melbourne United 91-82 in game one of their semi-final series in Melbourne.
Sean Marks moves to Brooklyn Nets as general manager
Former New Zealand NBA basketball player Sean Marks is to take over as general manager of the Brooklyn Nets.
Melbourne coach praises Breakers
The Melbourne United coach says they'll be coming up against a genuine basketball dynasty in the Australian NBL basketball semi-finals.
Breakers on a roll
The Breakers are feeling confident about winning a fifth Australian basketball title in six seasons, despite their inconsistency for much of the current campaign.
Breakers beat Melbourne again
The New Zealand Breakers showed they are raring to go for the ANBL basketball Finals with a 70-68 win over their semi-final opponents Melbourne United in Melbourne.
Breakers make the playoffs
The New Zealand Breakers have made the Australian basketball playoffs with a 100-63 home win over visiting Melbourne United.
NZ Basketball teams face tough matches
The draw for basketball's olympic qualifying draw has been confirmed this morning and both the New Zealand men's and the women's team will have to face France in their groups. Audio
Tough Rio ask for NZ basketballers
The New Zealand men's and women's basketball coaches say they're excited about their Olympic qualifying tournaments but realise it's going to be tough to get to Rio.
Former players take reins at Breakers basketball team
With four championships in the past five years, the Breakers know a thing or two about success. Audio
Breakers announce new coach and CEO
Yes, they've won four of the past five championships, but today the New Zealand Breakers announced a pretty major shake-up. Audio
Breakers' coach and CEO go in shakeup
There will be a major shakeup at the Breakers basketball club with Paul Henare to take over as head coach, and another former player, Dillon Boucher, to become general manager.
LeBron among expanded Dream Team squad for Rio
LeBron James headlined a group of 30 finalists named by USA Basketball who will compete for a spot on the men's team for the Rio Olympics.
Midday Sports News for 19 January 2016
The Breakers coach Dean Vickerman is to be replaced by his assistant Paul Henare at the end of ANBL baskebtall season. Another former player Dillon Boucher is to become General Manager, replacing… Audio
Steven Adams one of the 'dirtiest' in NBA - poll
New Zealand basketballer Steven Adams has been singled out as one of the dirtiest players in the NBA competition, in a survey by the Los Angeles Times newspaper.
Breakers suffer fourth loss to Illawarra
The Illawarra Hawks have completed a season sweep of the New Zealand Breakers as they won 103-96 in the ANBL clash in Auckland.
Webster hits 38 as Breakers beat Kings
Shooting guard Corey Webster's inspired his New Zealand Breakers back to winning ways against the Sydney Kings at Olympic Park in Sydney.
Bryant fan favourite for NBA All-Star game
Kobe Bryant, in his swansong season for the Los Angeles Lakers, is the early leader in voting for the 2016 NBA All-Star game.
Penney torches former team-mates
Kirk Penney torched his former team-mates as the Illawara Hawks gave the Breakers a touch up in the ANBL game in Auckland.
Warriors' 24-game NBA winning streak ends
The Golden State Warriors' incredible 24-game winning streak in NBA basketball has finally come to an end.
