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    In one of the greatest feats at Milwaukee since The Fonz swaggered into town on Happy Days, Giannis Antetokounmpo's 50-point performance has clinched the Bucks an NBA basketball championship for the first time in 50 years

    In one of the greatest feats at Milwaukee since The Fonz swaggered into town on Happy Days, Giannis Antetokounmpo's 50-point performance has clinched the Bucks an NBA basketball championship for the first time in 50 years


    The freshly-crowned finals MVP has been celebrating at the drive-thru of a local fast food outlet.



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     Other Basketball News
     05 Jan: Breakers coach Petteri Koponen has called out import forward Rob Baker after the side's 99-91 ANBL loss to the Perth Wildcats in Auckland
     04 Jan: The Festive Season hasn't been so merry for the Breakers
     04 Jan: The Breakers are keen to swarm the Perth Wildcats in their NBL basketball clash in Auckland this afternoon
     04 Jan: In basketball's NBL, Tasmania's strengthened their hold on 6th place - the final play-off position - with a nine-point win over Melbourne United
     03 Jan: The Breakers are promising to fight hard for a finals spot in basketball's NBL
     03 Jan: The Breakers have a simple New Year's resolution - bank wins in the back-end of the season and make the Australian NBL play-offs
     03 Jan: The Breakers are well aware they're drinking at the Last Chance Saloon in the Australian NBL
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     Today's News

    Cricket:
    England batter Joe Root has praised Harry Brook despite him missing out on a first century on Australian soil on day two of the final Ashes cricket test in Sydney 7:47

    Tennis:
    Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina may end up being one, and done, as a doubles pairing 7:47

    Soccer:
    Another manager bites the dust in football's Premier League 7:37

    Tennis:
    Two of the more high profile American players at the ASB Tennis Classic have suffered first round exits 7:27

    International:
    Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores plead not guilty in New York court 7:27

    Health & Safety:
    All patients possibly affected by the cyber attack on the Manage My Health portal have been identified, and will start being notified this week 7:27

    Entertainment:
    Oasis star Noel Gallagher gives away his designer clothes to his local charity shop 7:23

    Rugby League:
    A second high profile manager has been dismissed in the space of a week in football's Premier League 7:07

    Entertainment:
    The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly planning to shine a light on the "best of Britain" next year 6:53

    Entertainment:
    Chase Stokes is "ready to be done with" Outer Banks 6:23


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