To tell the truth...
TO tell the truth, it often amazes me how loosely our esteemed established media can be with fairly straightforward facts.
Opals sweet in Group B sweep
AUSTRALIA's Opals tonight moved directly into the quarter-finals of the FIBA Women's World Cup in Tenerife, Spain, completing a sweep by hounding Turkey 90-64, Liz Cambage a colossus.
Is DJ the man to lead 36ers?
ADELAIDE last night completed its "home" preseason preparation for the NBL season beating Cairns 99-75 before turning its attention to the NBA's Utah Jazz and Joe Ingles.
ESPN on FOX comes to NBLvNBA party
NBL fans with FOX TV packages will be delighted six of the forthcoming seven preseason games against NBA teams will be telecast on ESPN, tipping off with champion Melbourne United taking on the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.
Perspective: Let's give Africa credit
THERE were a few furrowed brows when FIBA’s Women’s World Cup tipped off in Tenerife and Australia’s rejuvenated Opals had to battle to shake off Nigeria in their Group B opener.
Perspective: Let's give Adelaide credit
NO-ONE in their right mind puts too much stock in preseason form but perhaps at the 2018 Blitz in Ballarat, the 36ers showed the sum of their parts will be greater than any individuals.
36ers claim third NBL Preseason crown
WITH a convincing 108-90 rout of arch rival Perth today at Ballarat, Adelaide 36ers claimed their historic first Loggins-Bruton Cup and third preseason tournament win following successful campaigns in 1993 and 2004.
No Opals tears for Argentina
AUSTRALIA's Opals tonight took their record at the FIBA Women's World Cup in Tenerife, Spain, to 2-0 with a decisive 84-43 win over Argentina, Liz Cambage again in control.
One down, two to go for Opals
LIZ Cambage tonight steered Australia's Opals to an 86-68 win over Nigeria to open their FIBA Women's World Cup campaign in Tenerife, Spain, the officiating troubling.
Opals big ... in Seattle
AUSTRALIA's Opals tip off their FIBA World Cup for Women campaign tonight against Nigeria in Tenerife, Spain, but they already are highly-regarded in Seattle, home of the reigning WNBA champion Storm.

