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The Batman? The Best One - Movie Review
I CRINGED inwardly as I walked into the cinema to review the latest version of Batman, knowing full well what to expect but seeing so many wide-eyed children there with their ill-informed parents expecting a fun night with a comicbook character. This movie of "The Batman" is very much nightmare alley for kids.
TOTW Rd14: Finally back on a flyer
THEY started this NBL season with an improved lineup - on paper - compared to last season when the game's coaching GOAT, Brian Goorjian, dragged them back into playoffs, and they were very popular among pundits for a championship run. But as the season has worn on, Illawarra has looked worn out.
NBL Rd14: The wedge narrows again
THE Hawks appear to be back in business with the "Fight for the Finals" now definitely down to five teams - Melbourne United, Perth Wildcats, South East Melbourne Phoenix, Illawarra Hawks and Sydney Kings - with perhaps only the defending champs truly looking secure in the playoffs' top four.
BREAKING: Brittney Griner in Russian prison
BREAKING NEWS: This just in from our site's USA correspondent Bob Craven. Brittney Griner, a 203cm all-everything post player for Baylor U. in college, and now a multiple all-star for Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA, has been detained by police authorities in Russia.
Bob's Corner: March Madness arrives a tad early
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BOB'S CORNER: Our erstwhile USA correspondent and former American import Bob Craven is back to reveal there's been some genuine "March Madness" going on in NCAA Division 1 men's basketball. Not to mention a whole heap of basketball anniversaries for readers to savour!
Bob's Bonus: 60 years on, it's still a marvel
BOB'S BONUS: It was 60 years ago that Wilt Chamberlain, the man who dominated the NBA like no other - before or since - created a record that will stand for all time. The 'Big Dipper' certainly owns a suitcase full of NBA records but as our US correspondent Bob Craven explains, this one was a doozy.
NBL Rd.14: Wildcats, Hawks under the pump
PERENNIAL powerhouse Perth has a chance to again flex its muscles in NBL Round 14 while Illawarra has a shot at revealing whether it truly has turned the corner against playoffs-bound South East Melbourne. And yes, despite challengers, Bryce Cotton is still the MVP favourite.
WWC: Living legends and a promising draw
YOU know every time soccer has a draw for a World Cup, there's always a so-called "Group of Death". Tonight, as living legend Michele Timms fondled the appropriate balls for FIBA, the Opals drew the Group of "A Large and Painful Hickey," with several sleeper teams for the 2022 Women's World Cup in Sydney.
TOTW Rd13: Phenomenal win scores prize
IT took some phenomenal play and key free throws down the stretch for South East Melbourne Phoenix to outlast a fast-finishing Perth Wildcats crew and in the process snare the club's second Team of the Week accolade, as NBL Round 13 threw up a raft of erratic results.
NBL Rd13: The wheat is sorted from the chaff
OKAY, no more ill-informed or wishful thinking nonsense. NBL Round 13 WAS unlucky for some, most notably Adelaide, but fans of the 36ers, Bullets, Taipans and Breakers can settle down and accept their clubs will not be participating in the post-season. This round sorted the wheat from the chaff.
