Melbourne Tigers

Stacker joins NBL's Melbourne Tigers

Two-time NBL coach of the year Ian Stacker has joined the Melbourne Tigers as assistant coach for the 2008-09 season.

Bullets dominate Melbourne Tigers

By Ed Jackson An Ebi Ere-inspired Brisbane Bullets continued their dominance over the Melbourne Tigers, winning 112-108 in their NBL clash at the Brisbane Exhibition Centre.

Lampley in for Melbourne Tigers

A problematic ankle injury has prompted Melbourne Tigers' import Martin Muursepp immediate release from the NBL club.

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WNBL has plan to top the nation

Jon Pierik Basketball Australia chief executive Kristina Keneally wants the Women's National Basketball League to be the country's premier women's sporting competition.

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Tigers must learn from losses to the top sides, says Greer

Roy Ward Melbourne co-captain wants his teammates to heed the lessons from two losses to Perth.

Heal plans to skin Wildcats

David Sygall SYDNEY KINGS coach Shane Heal says his side needs to win three of its final five games to progress any further this season, with the first step in that challenge against a team it has not beaten...

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Gaze calls for shift to winter season

Jon Pierik Andrew Gaze says said there's merit in the season running from March to October.

Bendigo is turning out with Spirit

Roy Ward Bendigo Spirit star Kristi Harrower is hoping her dream of a WNML title comes true.

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Scott takes Tigers to victory

Roy Ward In a game of tense, ugly basketball it seemed fitting that Melbourne Tigers won the clash.

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Tigers claw their way into top four

Basketball It seemed impossible at Christmas, but Melbourne Tigers have leapt into the NBL top-four.

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Rangers foul up

Roy Ward Dandening Rangers coach Mark Wright has demanded the WNBL provide better referees.

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Tigers fade but hang on to win

Roy Ward MelbourneTigers almost found out what happens when you give a sucker an even break.

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Kings' Magden to face NBL tribunal

Sydney Kings guard Ben Madgen has been called before the NBL tribunal to face a charge of "unsportsmanlike conduct" due to an incident late in his side's 74-71 round 13 loss to the Melbourne Tigers...

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Wollongong continues dream run with win over Tigers

Sam Lienert Hawks strengthen their status as surprise packets of the NBL season with a runaway win over the Melbourne Tigers.

Kings search for mean streak under eye of Mundine

Dominic Bossi SYDNEY KINGS welcomed Anthony Mundine to their training session on Thursday amid their form slump in the NBL, but coach Shane Heal says he will not be using the bravado of ''The Man'' to inspire his...

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NBL title fight a wide open race

Paul Suttor The NBL tips off on Friday night with the New Zealand Breakers attempting to become the first team since the 2005 Sydney Kings to win three titles in a row.

Kings keep cool in spite of Tigers

Grantley Bernard THE Sydney Kings capitalised during a blistering and explosive third quarter as they beat the Melbourne Tigers 72-67 in their National Basketball League clash on Sunday.

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Tigers sack import Braswell

Roy Ward Melbourne Tigers have sacked import point guard Kevin Braswell. The Tigers lost patience with the 33 year old point guard's persistent knee problems.