NBL
Eight million views and rising: Humphries’ coming out has ‘opened the door for so many’
The video of Isaac Humphries telling his teammates has passed eight million views since it was published last week and his club has been overwhelmed by the positive response.
- by Roy Ward
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Cotton, Manek star as Wildcats claim back-to-back NBL wins
After snapping a five-game losing streak in their last start against Adelaide, Perth entered Thursday night’s home clash at RAC Arena seeking to avoid a fourth straight home defeat.
- by Darren Snowdon
Opinion
Melbourne United
A giant leap, a small step: why basketballer’s coming out is important
It’s Neil Armstrong at the moon landing in reverse: one giant leap for Isaac Humphries, one more small step for mankind.
- by Greg Baum
‘Happy with who I am’: Isaac Humphries comes out as NBL’s first openly gay player
Melbourne United basketballer Isaac Humphries is the first and only openly gay male professional basketball player in the National Basketball League.
- by Jon Pierik
Imports fire Perth past 36ers to snap losing streak
Bryce Cotton has shrugged off a horrific shooting night to help the Perth Wildcats stun the Adelaide 36ers 94-89 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, snapping a five-game losing streak.
- by Steve Barrett
From our greatest basketball export to US sporting pariah: Can Simmons bounce back?
Touted as a “once-in-a-generation talent”, Ben Simmons signed a $US170 million contract, and even dated a Kardashian – then things went sour. What really went down?
- by Konrad Marshall
Noi problems: Kings star sinks Taipans with a buzzer-beater
Sydney Kings forward Kouat Noi has made his 25th birthday a night to remember by drilling a game-winning three-pointer on the buzzer.
- by Darren Snowdon
Brisbane bully Hawks to end NBL drought
Ex-NBA centre Aron Baynes produced easily his best performance as an NBL player, while Jason Cadee caught fire from the perimeter.
- by Steve Barrett
Bounding JackJumpers too good for Wildcats
“They played with great purpose and intent, we couldn’t create that momentum ourselves on offence,” Perth coach John Rillie said after the loss.
- by Darren Snowdon
Wildcat Wagstaff wins at NBL Tribunal
Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff has rolled the dice and won at the NBL Tribunal, freeing him to play in Saturday’s clash with the Tasmania JackJumpers.
- by Justin Chadwick
Perth’s Wagstaff banned for NBL rough play
NBL veteran Jesse Wagstaff is set to miss the Perth Wildcats’ next game after receiving a suspension for unduly rough play.
- by Jasper Bruce