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'Dynamic duo' lowers the boom on Iran
ON Friday they combined to belt Bahrain, tonight in Bendigo they paired up to eradicate Iran, Sydney Kings shooter Dejan Vasiljevic delivering the daggers in a 98-68 rout after Perth Wildcats forward Luke Travers bolstered Australia's resolve by blocking six shots to put down a threatening revolution by the visitors.
Bob's Corner: WNBA down to Final Four, KD still at Nets
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BOB'S CORNER: Opals coach Sandy Brondello and her New York Liberty are out of the WNBA playoffs as US correspondent BOB CRAVEN takes us through the Final Four while also reporting on Kevin Durant's decision to stay in Brooklyn and LeBron James signing a new NBA deal.
Bahrain? Bah humbug!
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AUSTRALIA overnight decimated hapless Bahrain 104-50 in their FIBA World Cup Asian qualifying match at Manama, Sydney Kings shooter Dejan Vasiljevic lighting up for 22 points and Perth Wildcats' Luke Travers showing his further development with 17 points, nine boards and four assists.
OKC (and Phoenix) to host 36ers
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OKLAHOMA City Thunder, the home team of former Adelaide 36er and future Boomer Josh Giddey, and before him import Terrance Ferguson, will host the Sixers in one of their two pre-season road games against NBA opponents in October. The Phoenix Suns first will host Adelaide on October 2.
Southside signing LJ a 'circle of life' moment
THERE'S a wonderful "circle of life" moment today in Lauren Jackson's decision to return to the WNBL with Southside Flyers. When her mother Maree Jackson (nee Bennie) plied her trade in Melbourne, it was at the same destination - except at that time, Southside was still the Dandenong Rangers.
Thar's Gold in them thar hills
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THE Gold Coast's audacious bid for an NBL licence in 2024 is sure to attract the naysayers pointing to past failed sports franchises in the area, including our own Cougars/Rollers and Blaze. But if even the Mayor is pointing to substantial junior participation and growth, the NBL will listen.
Baynes? Bogut? Who cares? Bring on NBL 2023
THE NBL Blitz Pre-Season Tournament in Darwin is just around the corner and social media wants to debate whose was the biggest signing - Andrew Bogut for Sydney Kings a couple of years back, or Aron Baynes for Brisbane Bullets ahead of the 2022-23 season. My take? Who cares?
Sitting down with Graham Cornes
SOUTH Australian football icon, original Adelaide Crows coach and multi-media personality Graham Corners has sat me down for a one-on-one radio/podcast interview for his "Conversations with Cornesy" program and it airs tomorrow on FIVEaa, 1395 from 12:30-1:30pm.
Bob's Corner: Look out for Bree and the MVP
BOB'S CORNER: Our US and Seattle-based - though hardly Seattle-biased (ahem...) correspondent BOB CRAVEN, a former ACT import himself, is tipping the Storm's Breanna Stewart will win the WNBA's MVP award. But he IS basing that on some solid evidence.
B&B: We're back, with Opals, Patty and much more
WE'RE back! Well, compatriot Brad Rosen is back from his overseas family holiday and we had so much to catch up on for our return Brad&Boti podcast. The Opals team has been selected and there was one shock omission. But Lauren is back! The G.O.A.T. returns for the World Cup, Aron Baynes is playing NBL, we cover it all.
