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Josh Giddey wants team success with the Chicago Bulls.

Be like Mike: Josh Giddey opens up on Michael Jordan comparisons

Australian star Josh Giddey has opened up about a frustrating season, and his links to Michael Jordan and the record books.

  • Jon Pierik

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Nike’s iconic Dunks.

Nike lost its iron grip on the world of sport — this is how the brand is clawing it back

Focusing on fashion sales rather than shoe innovations has cost Nike dearly in recent years. Now its CEO is racing to regain the public’s tick of approval.

  • Kim Bhasin
Matthew Dellavedova, who has had a stellar career in the NBA, for the Boomers and now with the Sydney Kings in the NBL.

Luc Longley played with Jordan and Rodman. He’s never seen anyone with more fire than Delly

After a polarising NBA career that still generates headlines, Matthew Dellavedova has led the Sydney Kings to a grand final series. And he’s lost none of the drive that made him a cult figure.

  • Iain Payten
Leicestershire’s bowler Scott Boswell after his sixth wide of the over. He lost his sporting career after pushing on through the incident.

‘Just couldn’t let go of the ball’: When Scott walked away from cricket at 26, he lost more than a career

When they choke, sportspeople are put under incredible pressure to push through, but leaving the field isn’t failing.

  • Ger Post
GOAT Michael Jordan.

Harsh, unapologetic, unstoppable: Why Michael Jordan is the GOAT

Who is the greatest of them all, and how do you measure greatness anyway? Jake Niall continues our series on the sporting GOATs, before we reveal our top 50.

  • Jake Niall
Gout Gout has joined the adidas stable.

The $6 million man: The story of the race for Gout Gout’s signature

He’s about to start his final year of high school and is already pocketing millions from one of the world’s sportswear giants in an eye-popping deal that will take him all the way to his home Olympics.

  • Scott Spits
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Retired Yankees slugger Babe Ruth warms up with three bats before stepping to the plate at New York’s Yankee Stadium, August 21, 1942. (AP Photo/Tom Sande, File)

More air than Jordan: The Sultan of Swat is still breaking records

A baseball jersey won 92 years ago has sold for $35 million. Yep, you read that right.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Puma X Rime NYC Luxe Sky Wedge (2013) sneakers are among the 200 on display.

Footwear fans get their kicks at Qld exhibition of rare sneakers

With hundreds of shoes on display, Sneakers Unboxed at HOTA on the Gold Coast brings the culture and style of sneakers to a gallery setting.

  • Nick Dent
Former Chicago Bulls Luc Longley and Scottie Pippen walk along the Yarra River on Thursday.

‘Brisbane Lions, mate’: Longley and Pippen reunite, make their grand final allegiance clear; Delly leads United to win

NBA icon Scottie Pippen and ex-teammate Luc Longley have reunited for the first time in a decade and will head to the AFL grand final - where Longley insists they’ll be behind the Lions all the way.

  • Roy Ward
Michael Jordan has a handsome profit after selling his stake in the Charlotte Hornets.

How Michael Jordan built his $5.5b fortune

Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. And the richest.

  • Amanda Albright and Devon Pendleton