When the Boomers made history in Tokyo, it was a landmark moment in Australian basketball history. The culmination of years of almosts, of coming so close but falling short — again and again and again… and again. Four times since 1988 to be exact, that they reached the semi-finals only to miss out on a...
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‘Absolute nuisance’ behind new-look Boomers; star’s Paris snub explained: Talking Pts
The Boomers kicked off their Olympic campaign with a critical win, defeating Spain for the first time since the 2000 Games. Josh Giddey and Jock Landale continued their strong form from the warm-up games to have starring roles while the development of guard Dyson Daniels is also one of the biggest stories to emerge from...
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‘Same generic crap’: Aussie silver medallist’s hilarious interview caps ‘unbelievable’ story
Aussie equestrian star Chris Burton has revealed in an hilarious interview he just wants “to have a beer” with friends and family to celebrate his eventing silver medal. Burton, who was third after the dressage and cross country phases, moved into the silver medal position after the qualifying round and then produced a brilliant ride...
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‘You’re in trouble’: The video scare tactic behind Boomers’ Paris statement revealed
A Josh Giddey-inspired Boomers outfit has made a strong start to their Paris Olympics campaign, defeating bogey team Spain for the first time since the 2000 Games with a 92-80 win in Lille on Saturday night. It turned out that coach Brian Goorjian drew on one of Australia’s most painful basketball memories, the 2019 World...
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Boomers revelation continues in dramatic last-second win over France amid big injury blow
The Boomers have wrapped up their preparation for the Paris Games in dramatic fashion, securing a last-second 83-82 victory over France in their final warm-up game. Australia was trailing 82-81 with 2.5 seconds on the clock before Josh Giddey, who was called the ‘SLOB Wizard’ during his time at Oklahoma City, proved why that nickname...
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Patty thrills! Boomers legend explodes to snap out of worrying slump, inspire win over Serbia
After Australia’s 98-92 loss to Team USA in an exhibition game on Tuesday morning, Boomers great Andrew Bogut declared: “They’re going to need more from him”. Him being Patty Mills, who had gone 2-for-8 from the field in the defeat after a similarly concerning two warm-up games against China. And while there is danger in...
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‘Got to be excited’: Giddey stars, Boomers’ weapon emerges as Aussies give Team USA big scare
The Boomers have given Team USA a big scare, rallying back from a 24-point third-quarter deficit to go down 98-92 in the early hours of Tuesday morning (AEST) in Abu Dhabi. Australia was behind 65-41 early in the third and even trailed by as many as 18 points in the fourth but refused to go...
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How ‘one-of-a-kind’ Travis Bazzana took the US by storm… and the gamble behind MLB Draft history
March 19. It is a date that Travis Bazzana will always remember and because of one moment in particular — even if he can’t actually remember much about the moment itself. What he can remember is the feeling, of time standing still, of soaking up every last second and just being present, in that moment...
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‘He fits perfect’: Australian Travis Bazzana goes No.1 to Cleveland Guardians in MLB Draft
For the first time ever in the Major League Baseball draft, the Cleveland Guardians had the No.1 overall pick. The team’s president, Chris Antonetti, described it as an “extraordinary and exciting opportunity” – a chance to draft a potentially franchise-altering player. As it turns out, Australian Travis Bazzana was that player, with the Oregon State...
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He’s about to make MLB history… but Travis Bazzana has much bigger plans — including making Australia a baseball ‘powerhouse’
On Monday morning, Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana will become the first Australian-born player selected in the opening round of the Major League Baseball draft. But when Bazzana’s name is read out by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, as important a moment as it is, the Sydney native — never one to stop dreaming —...
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Ultimate Guide: Everything to know about Travis Bazzana ahead of the 2024 MLB Draft
Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana is set to make Australian sporting history on Monday morning as the country’s first player to be taken in the opening round of the Major League Baseball draft. While it is obviously a momentous achievement, it is only the start of what Bazzana is hoping to achieve after telling...
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NBA 2024: Latest news on every Australian in the NBA, Josh Giddey at Chicago Bulls, Ben Simmons contract, Patty Mills free agency
The NBA offseason is in full swing now and there have been a number of Australians in the headlines, with Josh Giddey traded to Chicago early in the piece while Josh Green was the latest countryman to land on a new team. With all of that in mind, foxsports.com.au has you covered with all the...