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Lee back to haunt United as Cairns pinch NBL thriller

Chris Goulding had a season-high 27 points for Melbourne United but couldn't drag them over the line in a surprise NBL loss to the struggling Cairns Taipans.

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No Christmas cheer for Cairns as 36ers extend NBL lead

Nick Rakocevic has enjoyed his finest hour in the NBL, finishing with 19 points and second top-scorer behind Bryce Cotton in Adelaide's thumping of Cairns.

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Rejuvenated JackJumpers squeeze life out of Snakes

It's been a bumpy road, but the Tasmania JackJumpers are back in business, overcoming a horror 0-13 start to have their way with the Taipans in Cairns.

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Mooney stars as NZ beat Cairns in wooden-spoon battle

Breakers star Matthew Mooney has scored 24 points to go with eight assists to lead his team to a seven-point NBL win over the last-placed Cairns Taipans.

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Cairns bury Illawarra for the second time in a month

Illawarra have missed the chance to go two wins clear on top of the NBL ladder after suffering a second shock loss to last-placed Cairns.

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Barnstorming Bullets overcome gutsy Taipans in Cairns

The Brisbane Bullets have come back from being 12 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Taipans 92-88 in their NBL clash in Cairns.

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Melbourne crush Cairns in one-sided NBL encounter

Melbourne took advantage of an undermanned Cairns outfit to deliver a 43-point thrashing in their Sunday NBL clash.

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Sixers beat Taipans in comeback NBL overtime triumph

Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis combined for 65 points as the Adelaide 36ers came from behind to beat the Cairns Taipans in overtime

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Sixers beat Taipans in comeback NBL overtime win

Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis combined for 65 points as the Adelaide 36ers came from behind to beat the Cairns Taipans in overtime.

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Taipans stick to plan after NBL statement wins

Rob Edwards scored 23 points to lead Cairns to a surprise 101-88 road win over heavyweights Melbourne, two days after toppling reigning champions Tasmania.

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Taipans win home NBL opener over 36ers

Sam Waardenburg and Rob Edwards have set it up and Kyrin Galloway finished the job for the Cairns Taipans against the Adelaide 36ers.

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Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth

Sam Froling has scored 19 points and Darius Days posted 20 points and 12 rebounds as Illawarra started their NBL season with a big win over Cairns.

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Taipans down Phoenix after tough week in Cairns

The Cairns Taipans have given their battling local community plenty to cheer about in a 94-75 NBL win over the South East Melbourne Phoenix.

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Alan Williams stars as Phoenix beat Taipans in NBL

South East Melbourne big man Alan Williams was instrumental in a 13-point defeat of Cairns Taipans

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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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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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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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Sydney Kings' Xavier Cooks named NBL MVP

Xavier Cooks has taken out the top honour at the NBL Awards ceremony, named MVP for the 2022-2023 season.

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Cooks, Creek, Cotton up for NBL MVP award

The NBL has announced the nominees for its annual awards, with Xavier Cooks, Mitch Creek and Bryce Cotton all up for the league's most valuable player gong.

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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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Miami Hurricanes beat Iowa State 70-56 to advance to first Elite Eight in school history

CHICAGO — The Miami Hurricanes’ improbable ride through March Madness continued, as they overcame Iowa State’s suffocating defense and deafening fan contingent to advance to their first Elite Eight in school history with a 70-56 win over the Cyclones in the most unforeseen Sweet 16 matchup of the NCAA Tournament.

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Dave Hyde: Larrañaga back in his March routine — preparing Miami Hurricanes for the Sweet 16

So here is how Jim Larrañaga grinds his way to the Sweet 16: He walks across campus for lunch with his staff, same as always, and ducks in the Smoothie King for a small, Angel Food smoothie (strawberry, bananas and non-fat milk).

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One of UM’s secrets to making Sweet 16? A scramble defense that drives opponents mad

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Of all the impressive statistics the Miami Hurricanes put up over the weekend to earn a spot in the Sweet 16, the one that stands out most is this: Seven turnovers in 80 minutes of basketball.

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Miller’s buzzer-beating layup lifts Miami to 71-69 OT win over Boston College and spot in ACC semis

NEW YORK — Five seconds left in overtime, game was tied, the Barclays Center crowd was on its feet, Sam Waardenburg grabbed a defensive rebound, fired an outlet pass to Charlie Moore as the clock ticked toward zero and Miami Hurricanes coach Jim Larranaga considered calling a timeout.

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