Junior Tall Blacks fall to US at U19 World Cup
New Zealand will now face Slovenia in Monday's bronze-medal match.
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Indian Panthers suspension: Companies allegedly owed thousands of dollars
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'Urgent international co-operation': Crime rings threaten integrity of NZ sport
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10.6b! Boston Celtics sell for record price
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NZ Breakers sold to new ownership group
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Whai basketballers pump up Rotorua for historic game
Whai players court fans in Rotorua ahead of historic game in city.
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Inside Hiwa, Auckland University’s new sport and recreation centre
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Breakers great dies aged 46
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Michael Burgess: The simple change needed to fix the Halberg Awards
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‘Nanny state’: Council proposes fizzy drink ban at sports stadium
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Injury rules Breakers star out for rest of NBL season
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Buzzer beater sinks Breakers in thriller
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Breakers snap losing streak with dominant win over Taipans
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