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The rise and fall of LiAngelo Ball

In recent years the NBA has become accustomed to having brothers in the league.

Patrick Mahomes signs richest deal in sports

Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a long-term contract extension worth $503 million ($A721 million) – the richest player deal in sports.

Patrick Mahomes signs richest deal in sports

Asher Baykitch new author

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Asher Baykitch new author

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What about those NBA teams left out of the Orlando bubble?

Following a shocking yet exciting announcement in June by NBA commissioner Adam Silver that the NBA will be returning following the COVID-19 caused hiatus, it was then announced in early July that a possible “second bubble” could be introduced in Chicago for those teams who did not receive the golden ticket to Orlando.

What about those NBA teams left out of the Orlando bubble?

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Patrick Mahomes secures the bag

Tyler Stevens

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The Patriots losing in 2020 means winning in 2021

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NBA outlines roadmap to restart

Tyler Stevens

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Will the Browns make the playoffs, or are they cursed?

Joshua Kerr

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Scott Dixon wins the Genesys 300 at Texas Motor Speedway

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Jun

Scott Dixon wins the Genesys 300 at Texas Motor Speedway

declansands

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UFC 250: Will Amanda Nunes cement herself as the greatest female fighter of all time?

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Jun

UFC 250: Will Amanda Nunes cement herself as the greatest female fighter of all time?

Brent Sternberg

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2021 NFL draft prospects: Time is nigh for 'best quarterback since Peyton Manning'

Jun

2021 NFL draft prospects: Time is nigh for 'best quarterback since Peyton Manning'

Les Zig

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What a dance

Jun

Brent Sternberg

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2021 NFL draft prospects: Another stunning group of wide receivers set to dazzle

Jun

2021 NFL draft prospects: Another stunning group of wide receivers set to dazzle

Brent Sternberg

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2021 NFL draft prospects: Interior Big Ten blockers dominate

Jun

2021 NFL draft prospects: Interior Big Ten blockers dominate

Chuckakhan

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Why the Pats should sign Colin Kaepernick

May

Why the Pats should sign Colin Kaepernick

Brent Sternberg

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2021 NFL draft prospects: Good news for tackle-needy teams

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May

2021 NFL draft prospects: Good news for tackle-needy teams

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Stuart Thomas

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Stuart Thomas

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What events are on your sporting bucket list?

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Apr

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Apr

What events are on your sporting bucket list?

Stuart Thomas

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Stuart Thomas

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What events are on your sporting bucket list?

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Stirling Coates

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Stirling Coates

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Coronavirus forces NBA to suspend season

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski – famous in sports circles for his accuracy and speed with breaking NBA news stories – has today announced that the NBA will suspend the season after a player tested positive to COVID-19.

Mar

Coronavirus forces NBA to suspend season

Stirling Coates

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Coronavirus forces NBA to suspend season

Mar

Stirling Coates

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Stirling Coates

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Mahomes and hosed! Chiefs end 50-year drought with Super Bowl win

The Kansas City Chiefs have ended their 50-year wait for a second Super Bowl victory, coming from 20-10 down at the end of the third quarter to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 and earn their first championship since 1970.

Feb

Mahomes and hosed! Chiefs end 50-year drought with Super Bowl win

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Mahomes and hosed! Chiefs end 50-year drought with Super Bowl win

Feb

Ryan O'Connell

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Ryan O'Connell

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Vale Kobe Bryant, a basketball and Lakers great

At 6:30am this morning, my (nearly) four-month old baby stirred in his cot. I got up to check on him, and though he immediately went back to sleep, I knew he’d probably be waking up soon.

Jan

Ryan O'Connell

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Vale Kobe Bryant, a basketball and Lakers great

Jan

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A guide to sport on Boxing Day in 2019

Some people reckon Boxing Day is for shopping, but we reckon it’s all about relaxing on the couch with some delicious Christmas leftovers and sinking your teeth into a ripping day of sport.

Dec

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A guide to sport on Boxing Day in 2019

Dec

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New app to broadcast NBA in mixed reality to Australia

Australian tech company Unbnd has launched a new mobile app – Missing in Action (MIA) – that will allow Australian basketball fans to view the NBA in mixed reality.

Dec

New app to broadcast NBA in mixed reality to Australia

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New app to broadcast NBA in mixed reality to Australia

Dec

Jay Croucher

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Jay Croucher

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Joe Ingles is slowly finding his place in Utah's awkward puzzle

At their worst, the Jazz look small, slow and unathletic – at their best, we haven’t seen them yet.

Dec

Joe Ingles is slowly finding his place in Utah's awkward puzzle

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Joe Ingles is slowly finding his place in Utah's awkward puzzle

Dec

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2021 NFL draft prospects: First-round talents among quality tight-end group

My series previewing the top 2020-21 college football prospects continues today with a look at a refreshingly strong tight-end group.

May

Josh Ward

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The greatest ever NBA five this century

As with nearly every sport, the NBA has been graced with so many superstars, including this century.

May

Brent Sternberg

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2021 NFL draft prospects: Running backs are back in vogue

May

Adam Schultz

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Cowboys loaded on offence for 2020

May

Brent Sternberg

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2021 NFL draft prospects: Deep class of talented safeties

May

Josh Ward

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NBA team of the season (so far)

May

Josh Ward

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Why the Cleveland Browns will surprise fans and pundits this season

Cleveland have had their downs, especially more recently.

May

Brent Sternberg

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2021 NFL draft prospects: Another good year for cornerbacks

My preview of the top 2020 college American football prospects continues today with a strong group of talents at the cornerback position.

May

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Greg Oden’s ‘rookie’ year: The 2009-10 Portland Trail Blazers

May

Adam Schultz

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So, do you want Dak Prescott or Carson Wentz as your QB?

May

Brent Sternberg

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2021 NFL draft prospects: Linebackers

If he gets the same protection calls from the refs that Brady did at the Pats he should thrive,he got bashed at the Pant…(more)

May

Brent Sternberg

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2021 NFL draft prospects: Pocket pushers aplenty

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Is Cam the man to keep the status quo in New England?

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big but too slow for that position, I’d reckon.

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Patrick Mahomes signs richest deal in sports

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UFC star Jon Jones confronts rioters in the US

UFC star Jon Jones has blasted rioters on his instagram page questioning whether the majority are doing it for the purposes they say they are.

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UFC star Jon Jones confronts rioters in the US

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Jeremy Cameron 'auditions' for the NFL during his free time

By the looks of it, the GWS Giants star is very handy with the pig skin.

Apr

Jeremy Cameron 'auditions' for the NFL during his free time

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Jeremy Cameron 'auditions' for the NFL during his free time

Apr

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Quade Cooper's gridiron trick throw is out of this world

This is just insane from QC!

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Apr

Quade Cooper's gridiron trick throw is out of this world

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Quade Cooper's gridiron trick throw is out of this world

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Apr

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AFL's new American superfan's audition tape is... actually pretty impressive

Pat McAfee, you’re a natural!

Mar

AFL's new American superfan's audition tape is... actually pretty impressive

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AFL's new American superfan's audition tape is... actually pretty impressive

Mar

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High school footballer gets smashed into another dimension

How he got up from this, we’ll never know.

Nov

High school footballer gets smashed into another dimension

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High school footballer gets smashed into another dimension

Nov

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High schooler brings down a dunk so good he breaks the backboard

The pass wasn’t bad either!

2018

High schooler brings down a dunk so good he breaks the backboard

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High schooler brings down a dunk so good he breaks the backboard

2018

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LeBron James' pep talk to his son is how all parents should act

Parents take note.

2018

LeBron James' pep talk to his son is how all parents should act

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LeBron James' pep talk to his son is how all parents should act

2018

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The greatest accidental interception you'll see

Jan

The greatest accidental interception you'll see

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Aussie gridiron team showcases some incredible big hits

Jan

Aussie gridiron team showcases some incredible big hits

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Baseballer drops the SPLITS for crazy first-base run out

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2019

Baseballer drops the SPLITS for crazy first-base run out

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Picture-perfect dunk gives NBA a run for its money

2019

Picture-perfect dunk gives NBA a run for its money

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Baller sends down massive one-handed jam

2019

Baller sends down massive one-handed jam

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Predators Youth Football

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In or out? Insanely tight corner finish on awesome 45-yard dash

2019

In or out? Insanely tight corner finish on awesome 45-yard dash

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Clever little footballer tricks defence with hilarious fake stop-start play

2019

Clever little footballer tricks defence with hilarious fake stop-start play

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Absolute SCENES after one-point overtime playoff win