Fast Break Finals Report, Game 1: Alright, Let's Do This the Hard Way Then
For the seventh season in a row the Australian National Basketball League title will be won by either the Perth Wildcats or the New Zealand Breakers.
Kiwi Steve in the NBA – March 2
It’s been a while since we’ve had the opportunity to add to the Complete List of People Ejected for Hitting Steven Adams. But, jeez, Boogie Cousins came close.
Kiwi Steve in the NBA – February 24
You know how sometimes a TV studio will take a character from an established show and spin them off into something new?
Hard & Fast: Steven Adams Says No
Steven Adams won't be in the Phillippines with the Tall Blacks and it's okay.
Fast Break Playoff Report: Finals Bound, Once Again
For the fifth time in six years, the New Zealand Breakers are heading to the NBL Finals.
A Thorough History of Steven Adams’ Filthy/Awesome Moustache
In 2013 there entered into the NBA a fresh-faced young kiwi basketballer. Nearing three years later that same cherubic (but not really) young lad has emerged into a starting NBA centre and hirsute icon for modern hermits and wookies worldwide.
Fast Break Playoff Report #1: Rising for the Occasion
The win streak continues after the Breakers, fourth placed by a hair, strolled into Melbourne and beat the minor premiers on their home court.
Bro Spurs, Bro: Sean Marks Tells the Brooklyn Nets to Bugger Off (Until He Doesn't)
Sean Marks will not be the new General Manager of the Brooklyn Nets. He was offered the job as their first choice candidate but the word is that he’s declined it.
Fast Break Report #27 & 28: Playoffs Baby, We Made It
And there it is, the Breakers may have done it the hard way following that six game loss streak but they finished strong, winning the next five and rolling to fourth place.
Fast Break Report #26: Playoffs Come and Get It
You know what that was? Clinical. Playoff standard clinical.
Sacks, Beer and Immortality: A Running Diary of Super Bowl 50
It took about seven seconds for the intro to the Super Bowl coverage to call it ‘The Biggest Show in Sports’.
Fast Break Report #25: Now Or Never… Now Will Do
The Breakers came into this game knowing that a loss would end their hopes of making the playoffs once and for all and with three games remaining.
The Wildcard’s Big Ol' Super Bowl 50 Preview
Every now and then there’s a game that captures the attention not only of the sporting world but that seeps into the conscious of greater culture at the same time. Once a year, in fact. It’s called the Super Bowl.
Fast Break Report #24: Back on Track on Tommy's Back
The Crocs had beaten the Breaks a couple games ago, in the midst of NZB’s six game losing streak, and by this time there wasn’t room for any further mistakes.
The Summer Series - Super Bowlorama
The latest in our Summer Series articles sees WC and the Doc spin yarns about the upcoming Super Bowl. From the Broncos pass rush to Cam Newton's haters to the shocking half time show.
Fast Break Report #23: They May Be Free, But They Can Cost You A Season
They call them FREE THROWS for a reason, they’re not supposed to be this hard.
Fast Break Report #22: Crocodile Rocked
Well, now that was an eventful week.
The Dugout – When Even A Hail Mary Ain’t Enough
Larry with the 75 yard catch and run and Larry with the flip pass to win and take the Arizona Cardinals into the NFC title game in what ended up as an all-time classic.
Fast Break Report #21: On the Slide
It’s not like there’s a good way to lose in double overtime. Any loss that takes two extra periods to settle it is bound to be full of tough breaks and missed opportunities.
Bargaining Chip: Why the 49ers New Coach is Exactly What Jarryd Hayne Needs
Before you ask, the answer is yes. Yes, Chip Kelly is just the coach to get the best out of his inherited fifth choice running back.