The envelope please...
IT'S Oscars Monday (Sunday in the USA) today when the film industry hands out its annual Gongs for the best this and best that.
Say it ain't so Gordie
BEEN hearing far too many rumours from friends and colleagues of veteran NBL coach Gordie McLeod saying he will call an end to his stellar career with the final siren tomorrow.
Week #20 Rankings: Champs in name, only
WINNING basketball's regular season championship really hasn't counted for much beyond the achievement in itself and its playoff home-court rewards.
WNBL marches on ABC
PAST and present WNBL stars today delivered a petition with close to 5,000 signatures calling for the ABC to reverse its budget cut-driven decision to cease televising live sport.
Come one, come all - new Opals squad
OPALS coach Brendan Joyce has today named a new 34-player squad ahead of Rio Olympic qualification (in August) to allow for expected absences and injuries.
Week #19 Wrap-Up: That Shot!
THAT shot was the talk of the NBL today (and yesterday), New Zealand superstar Cedric Jackson proving yet again, it ain't over til it's over.
No Bounce Left in Balls
ADAM "Balls" Ballinger has led the way today, announcing he will not be back for a 13th NBL season.
Week #19 Rankings: Bishop to also bless WNBA
WITH the Aussie assault at the WNBA on in earnest, expect the next big coup to be the signing of Canberra Caps’ MVP favourite Abby Bishop.
For whom the bell tolls
MARIANNA Tolo - no surprise there - is the Opals' latest acquisition by the WNBA, secured by Staples Center-based Los Angeles Sparks. It is official.
Making Smith a memorable name
LONG ago I heard this riddle - Q. Who's the only person who can hold Michael Jordan to less than 14 points a game? A. Dean Smith.

