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Harvey the hero as Hawks stun Taipans in NBL

A last-second three-pointer from Tyler Harvey has sealed the Illawarra Hawks' second win of the NBL season, an 84-83 upset of the Cairns Taipans.

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NBL's Taipans consider legal action after Baynes clash

The Cairns Taipans are considering their legal options following a half-time clash between Brisbane Bullets centre Aron Baynes and their coach Adam Forde.

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Raptors crush NBL outfit Cairns 134-93 in Toronto

The Cairns Taipans have been blown off the court in the first and last quarters on the way to a 41-point loss to NBA outfit Toronto Raptors.

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NBL back tribunal as Bullets lament Baynes hearing

The Brisbane Bullets are displeased with the NBL's tribunal system after Aron Baynes received a five-match ban, but the league will not consider any revisions.

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Baynes to tribunal, Cairns coach Forde escapes sanction

Aron Baynes has been referred to a NBL tribunal, while Cairns coach Adam Forde escaped sanction and Lat Mayen can accept a fine after a fiery Queensland derby.

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Aron Baynes, Mayen ejected as Taipans beat Bullets

Aron Baynes and Lat Mayen were ejected following a physical confrontation on court before the Cairns Taipans beat the Brisbane Bullets 89-86 in the NBL.

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Taipans beat Phoenix after Cook suffers eye injury

Replacement import Tyler Cook suffered a nasty eye injury as South East Melbourne Phoenix fell to Cairns Taipans in Thursday night's NBL clash.

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Breakers celebrate Abercrombie NBL milestone in style

The New Zealand Breakers have risen to the occasion of Tom Abercrombie's 400th NBL game with a season-opening 98-87 home win against the Cairns Taipans.

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Kelly brings 'edge' but no bitterness in NBL return

Coach Mike Kelly says he holds no grudge with his former club Cairns as he plots to rise from the ashes on his NBL return with South East Melbourne Phoenix.

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Could Heilum Luki be the first player of Niuean heritage selected for Origin?

From representing a tiny pacific island nation as a kid, to North Queensland Cowboys prodigy, could Heilum Luki be pulling on the maroons jersey next?

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Shaneice Swain joins the ranks of Australians in the WNBA, drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks

Described as a 19-year-old phenomenon, Cairns basketballer Shaneice Swain is the latest Australian to make it into the top-flight American women's basketball league.

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Kings overpower weary Taipans, advance to NBL decider

The overworked and undermanned Cairns Taipans have finally ran out of puff as the Sydney Kings claimed a tough semi-final series to reach the NBL grand final.

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MVP Xavier Cooks faces season's end with ankle injury

Sydney coach Chase Buford has taken aim at the NBL's referees but his main concern is Xavier Cooks' injured ankle heading into the semi-final against Cairns.

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Cooks hurt, Buford ejected as Taipans level semis

Xavier Cooks' season may be over and the Kings' title defence hanging by a thread after Cairns dramatically levelled their NBL semi-final series.

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Taipans surge past Wildcats into NBL semi-finals

DJ Hogg has propelled the Cairns Taipans into a NBL semi-final clash with the Sydney Kings following a 91-78 do-or-die win over the Perth Wildcats.

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JackJumpers upset Taipans to earn NBL semi-final berth

Milton Doyle's 25 points and a stellar cameo from Isaac White have propelled Tasmania JackJumpers into the NBL semi-finals with a 87-79 win over Cairns.

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Wildcats drop out of NBL top six after loss to Cairns

The Perth Wildcats' NBL finals hopes hang by a thread after falling out of the top six with a home defeat to Cairns.

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Cleveland clutch as 36ers edge Taipans

The Adelaide 36ers have kept their playoff aspirations alive with a gusty 99-96 win over Cairns to snap a five game NBL losing streak.

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Cairns continue push for top two NBL spot

Cairns were pushed to the very end but held on for a vital win over rivals Brisbane to clinch a playoff spot and cement themselves in the NBL's top-two.

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Taipans' NBL sponsor at odds with club

The major sponsor of NBL club Cairns has condemned their decision not to wear jerseys acknowledging the inaugural pride round and say they weren't consulted.

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Taipans defy NBL pride jersey backlash

Cairns coach Adam Forde insists his team is supportive of the NBL's inaugural pride round, despite their decision not to wear the one-off jersey.

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Phoenix grind out crucial win over Taipans

South East Melbourne Phoenix have closed in on a top-six finish after scraping past Cairns Taipans for a third win in a row.

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JackJumpers end Taipans winning NBL run

Tasmania JackJumpers produce big final quarter to defeat Cairns Taipans and boost their NBL playoff hopes.

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Taipans nab crucial NBL win over Breakers

The Cairns Taipans are within touching distance of a ticket to the NBL semi-finals after recording a tense 85-83 win over the third-placed New Zealand Breakers.

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Taipans crush Bullets in NBL

Cairns Taipans smash Brisbane Bullets by 26 points to rack up a seventh straight win over their Queensland rivals.

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