Basketball
Basketball NZ wary over Adams reports
Basketball New Zealand chief executive Iain Potter says he's wary of reports relating to NBA star Steven Adams and his potential availability for this year's World Cup.
Breakers sign young American star
The New Zealand Breakers have signed American point guard RJ Hampton, a player widely considered a first-round pick in the NBA draft next year.
Reffing the refs? 'Against The Rules with Michael Lewis'
In a new podcast called 'Against The Rules', author Michael Lewis looks at the idea of fairness in different walks of life...in law, the media, the financial markets, and in sport...and asks why the… Audio
Basketball dreams dashed after US firm goes bust
Talented young basketball players dreaming of playing in the US college system have been left up in the air, in shock, and some out of pocket after a US agency which helps navigate entry into the US… Audio
Breakers lack spark in last home game of the season
The Breakers have been beaten 114-107 by Adelaide in their last Auckland home game of the Australian National Basketball League season.
Melbourne too good for Breakers
Ladder leaders Melbourne United have maintained their bulldozing form in the lead-up to the NBL finals with a 107-87 rout of the New Zealand Breakers in Auckland.
Breakers bench the difference in NBL win
Shawn Long and a productive New Zealand Breakers bench have proved too much for the undermanned Brisbane Bullets in a rugged 109-96 NBL win in Auckland.
Sydney Kings sweep Breakers
The Sydney Kings have completed an Australian Basketball League season-sweep over the New Zealand Breakers with a 100-92 win in Sydney.
Breakers beat top of the table Perth
For the second time in three days, Shawn Long's explosive form has led the New Zealand Breakers to a crucial 97-84 win over NBL-leading Perth in Auckland.
Breakers coach unhappy with altercations
Breakers coach Kevin Braswell has stopped short of accusing Adelaide 36ers of playing dirty but wants physical late-game scraps to be tidied up.
Breakers end losing streak
The Breakers have snapped a five-game losing streak and extended Cairns' woes in the process with an 89-78 NBL win in Queensland.
Bogut dominates as Kings pip Breakers
Andrew Bogut has unleashed his most imposing Australian NBL performance for the Sydney Kings to help them to hold out the New Zealand Breakers 71-70 in Auckland.
Steven Adams continues outstanding NBA form
Steven Adams is continuing his impressive season in the NBA, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a resounding 110-83 road win over the Detroit Pistons.
Tall Blacks qualify for 2019 World Cup
The New Zealand Tall Blacks have qualified for the 2019 World Cup in China after a 97 to 74 victory over Syria.
Tall Blacks one win away from World Cup
The Tall Blacks can clinch their place at next year's Basketball World Cup this weekend. following a 95-69 win over Jordan in Christchurch last night.
Breakers look for answers in week off
Coach Kevin Braswell says the challenges aren't getting easier but they have to find a way to cut out the lapses in concentration costing them NBL games.
Breakers coach stunned again by NBL refs
Kevin Braswell's frustration with NBL referees has boiled over for a second time in after another lop-sided foul count crippled his Breakers against the Perth Wildcats.
Breakers coach fined for NBL ref criticism
Kevin Braswell has been fined $500 by the NBL after the New Zealand Breakers coach condemned what he called unfair officiating against his team.
Breakers suffer second straight loss
The Breakers have been well beaten 100-87 by the Sydney Kings in their Australian National Basketball League game across the Tasman.
Tom Abercrombie buzzer-beater gives Breakers the win
The New Zealand Breakers got a touch of class to hold off a Brisbane comeback in an 85-84 thriller in their Australian NBL basketball game in Brisbane.