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Breakers Win On Refs Call
Marc Hinton, Fairfax Media
The Perth Wildcats were fuming after the New Zealand Breakers stole a last-second 103-99 Australian National Basketball League victory in Auckland last night, courtesy of a controversial foul call . . .
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The Bishop Fit, But Sits
Boti Nagy, Adelaide Advertiser
Adelaide again will be down two key men when it hosts Sydney Spirit on Sunday, skipper Brett Maher injured and key NBL recruit Paora Winitana unable to suit. Maher (calf), is unlikely to be in uniform before the 36ers . . .
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Bear Set To Equal Gaze
Marc Hinton, Fairfax Media
It’s always a special occasion when you come up against one of your old teams, but for veteran NZ Breakers forward Tony ‘Bear’ Ronaldson Thursday night’s home clash against the Perth Wildcats has an even deeper resonance about it.
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Breakers Cast-Off A Threat
Marc Hinton, Fairfax Media
He’s the man they didn’t want, and if they’re not careful league MVP candidate Shawn Redhage could come back to bite the New Zealand Breakers on the bum at the NSEC tonight. It wouldn’t be the first time either.
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Scholarships Available
Applications for 2009 Prime Minister’s Scholarships for athletes, coaches, support team members and officials can now be submitted online.
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World U19 Qualifiers Found
African nations Egypt and Angola have completed the 16-team line-up for next July’s 2009 FIBA Under-19 Championship for Men in Auckland. Egypt claimed the 16th Africa Nations Championship for Under-18 Men on their home court in Alexandria . . .
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Hill Heating Up Iceland
Tall Blacks forward Ben Hill is already making a habit of double-doubles in Iceland this season. Hill produced 26 points and a season-high 14 rebounds, along with two steals and an assist as his Hottur team . . .
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Breakers Douse Blaze
Matt Blomberg, Sportal
The New Zealand Breakers held off a surging Gold Coast Blaze to record a 116-113 win in a heart-stopper at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on Saturday night. After trailing at every change, the Blaze drew level with a minute to go . . .
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NBL Board Confirmed
Wellington Rugby Union communications manager Sam Rossiter-Stead will head the six-man team charged with guiding the National Basketball League into a new era.
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FIBA Rule Changes
Earlier this year, the FIBA Central Board confirmed changes to the official basketball rules, which come into effect in October 2008 and October 2010. Below is a summary of all approved rule changes, which include historic amendments like the extension of the three-point line (in place since 1984) and the change of the trapezoid restricted area (in place since the 1950s).
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Right Or Wrong
Test your knowledge of the official FIBA rules of basketball. If you ace the 10 questions, why not become a registered referee, and if you fail, or want clarification on the rules, download the official rules.
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