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Basketball: Breakers suffer heart-break in Sydney

It was difficult to tell what would have hurt more as the Breakers slumped to defeat in Sydney tonight.

NBA: Houston Rockets rookie brings underhand freethrows back

After 36 years, the "Granny-style" free throw returned to the league when a Rockets rookie used the technique players have uniformly resisted as, among other things, unmanly.

Watch: Adams' highlight reel slam dunk

Steven Adams makes another important contribution for the Oklahoma City Thunder today, with a strong offensive performance.

LeBron James reveals his pregame diet

LeBron James has revealed his pregame diet in an interview with Business Insider.

Breakers officially confirm new import

The Breakers have officially confirmed their new import is 29-year-old American Paul Carter.

Swingman flies in for remainder of season

The SKYCITY Breakers have welcomed a new import into their midst with the Boxing Day arrival of 29-year-old American Paul Carter to

Former NBA coach alleges player steroid use

Former NBA coach George Karl has claimed that players are using steroids and human growth hormones.

11-year-old sets up charity effort

A young boy with a big heart is encouraging donations of old sports shoes so all kids can enjoy playing sport - with a little help from the Breakers.

Basketball: Breakers to unveil American import

The New Zealand Breakers are set to unveil their latest import, just in time for a crucial stretch of their season.

Court allows basketballer an Xmas beer

Basketballer Corey Webster has had his bail conditions changed so he can have a beer with his family on Christmas Day.

Cavs lose Smith indefinitely

Cavaliers starting guard JR Smith needs surgery on his right thumb and will be sidelined indefinitely. Smith got hurt late in the

Corey Webster's Breakers days could be numbered

Coach Paul Henare was non-committal today when quizzed on Corey Webster's future with the Breakers.

Millsap provides heroics for Hawks

Paul Millsap hit the go-ahead 10-footer with 12.7 seconds left as the Atlanta Hawks overcame Russell Westbrook's 46 points to beat

Basketball: Blow for Breakers with Abercrombie sidelined

The New Zealand Breakers have been dealt a significant blow, with swingman Tom Abercrombie ruled out for four to six weeks.

Scans confirm broken hand for Abercrombie

The SKYCITY Breakers have been dealt a blow on the eve of Christmas, with swingman Tom Abercrombie ruled out for 4 to 6 weeks with

Two more charges for basketballer

Two more assault charges were laid against Corey Webster this morning.

Steven Adams is producing the best month of his career

Steven Adams has chosen the festive season to bust out all the surprises as he soars to dominance for his Oklahoma side.

Tiarna Clarke signs Division 1 Scholarship to University of Northern Colorado

Tiarna Clarke has confirmed she will join the great New Zealand basketball migration to U.S. College, after signing to the University