Simply magnificent, 7UP - Movie review

In: Misc — Wednesday, 12 Oct, 2016

MOVIE REVIEW: OK, I have to confess I went to see the remake of the 1960 classic western "The Magnificent Seven" ready to hate it.

Oct 12

Now Phil Smyth joins the legends lunch

In: Boomers & Opals — Wednesday, 12 Oct, 2016

"AN Intimate Afternoon with Ken Cole" on Saturday in Melbourne just got better again with four-time Olympian and five-time FIBA World Championship Boomer Phil Smyth joining the superstar panel.

Vale Ivars Blicavs

In: SA, Misc — Wednesday, 12 Oct, 2016

IVARS Blicavs probably is the least known of the famous sporting family, its Latvian origins originally leading it to basketball where several of his family members thrived.

B.O.T.I. Players of the Week, 1

In: NBL, WNBL — Tuesday, 11 Oct, 2016

THERE were some mighty good individual performances to highlight the opening round of the NBL and WNBL seasons but two stood out for us here at the B.O.T.I. offices and French polishing warehouse.

Oct 11

NBL Rd.1 Wrap: The Upshot

In: NBL — Monday, 10 Oct, 2016

JOSH Powell arrives for Sydney this week as question-marks float all around the future of Melbourne United coach Dean Demopoulos.

Oct 10

WNBL Rd.1 Wrap: A Snapshot

In: WNBL — Monday, 10 Oct, 2016

TOWNSVILLE flexed its muscles, Dandenong looked the goods while Sydney and Adelaide lost but were left feeling good about themselves.

FLASHBACK 80: Just a few quickies

In: Flashbacks — Saturday, 8 Oct, 2016

*FLASHBACKS, my irregular "lucky dip" where I just reach into my drawers of old Australian basketball stuff and transcribe or post whatever I find for you.*

Oct 8

Flame On! WNBL Rd.1

In: WNBL — Friday, 7 Oct, 2016

THE men swung into action last night, the WNBL tips off tonight with the rejuvenated Sydney Uni Flames hosting the championship-favourite Perth Lynx.

Oct 7

No.1 with a Bullet: Rd.1

In: NBL — Thursday, 6 Oct, 2016

HERE we go! Get set. Get ready. It's tip-off time tonight for the NBL with the return of the mighty Brisbane Bullets, hosting defending champion Perth at Boondall.

Oct 6

Izzy ready? You bet

In: NBL — Thursday, 6 Oct, 2016

BRISBANE-based B.O.T.I. correspondent BRAYDEN HESLEHURST has sat down with a former teammate ready to give the new NBL season's Rookie of the Year award a thorough shake.