Josh Giddey had seven first-quarter assists and 15 in total, to go with 19 points, but still his battling Bulls lost to Eastern pace-setters Philadelphia.
This week’s Sheffield Shield and ODI games will give the Australian selectors a clear idea of who is in the best form for the looming Test series against New Zealand.
Draft prospect Harry Van Hattum also has the nasty streak that recruiters love from key-position and ruck prospects. But he admits he has had to learn to harness it the right way.
Socceroos and Matildas stars have been accused of being greedy while their governing body bleeds millions. The PFA says the players are being blamed for problems not of their making.
Captain Harry Wilson has admitted Australia's latest crushing 45-22 defeat at Twickenham by a rampant England side was simply not good enough.
World No.3 Carlos Alvaraz has become the first Spaniard to win the Paris Masters since David Ferrer in 2012 with victory over American Ben Shelton.
Chaz Mostert will enter the Supercars Adelaide grand final aiming to claim back-to-back championships, but he has a disadvantage before the races begin.
Thirty five-year-old Eben Etzebeth been called up by South Africa after fellow second row Salmaan Moerat was ruled out for Friday's clash with France.
Spaniard Jon Rahm has won the Abu Dhabi Championship Abu Dhabi on his debut appearance, while Australia's Adam Scott ended joint ninth.
Wales captain Dewi Lake insists his side must improve dramatically following their lacklustre 28-21 Nations Championship victory over Eddie Jones' Japan.
A century from Kavem Hodge has helped the West Indies gain control of the second and final Test against Bangladesh.
Thanks to a Reece Walsh hat-trick, the Kangaroos have thrashed Samoa at Allianz Stadium to set up a blockbuster showdown with New Zealand in next week’s final.
Spencer Leniu leaves the field after he was sent to the sin bin.