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Asia Cup GF: Finally, a grand finish to remember

In: Boomers & Opals — Monday, 18 Aug, 2025

ASIA CUP MEN: It took almost two weeks to reach it but today's Asia Cup Gold Medal game was an instant international classic, X-Factor Cooks and the tournament's ultimate MVP Jaylin Galloway pacing the Boomers to a third straight championship beating an aggressive China 90-89.


Aug 18

Asia Cup SF: Bravo Davo as Boomers reign over Iran

In: Boomers & Opals — Saturday, 16 Aug, 2025

ASIA CUP MEN: Only China, which 20 years ago was the last team to lift three Asia Cups in succession, now stands in Australia's way of completing a clean sweep threepeat, after William "Davo" Hickey led the Boomers to a 92-48 semi final rout of Iran overnight in Jeddah.


Aug 16

Grand farewell to sporting icon Erin

In: WNBL, Boomers & Opals, SA — Friday, 15 Aug, 2025

SHE won two WNBA championships, led Adelaide Lightning to the WNBL crown in 2008, was an Opals Olympian AND a FIBA world champion all before she became the face of AFLW at Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide. Tomorrow night, Erin Phillips plays her final match of competitive sport in the NBL1 Central women's grand final.


Aug 15

Asia Cup QF: Boomers blow Philippines away

In: Boomers & Opals — Wednesday, 13 Aug, 2025

ASIA CUP MEN: Opening their Asia Cup quarter final with a "magnificent seven" straight 3-pointers, the Boomers tonight routed unpopular international opponent the Philippines 84-60, advancing to the semi final against Iran in Jeddah, playmaker Owen Foxwell stepping up to orchestrate the lopsided result. 


Aug 13

Asia Cup G3: Cooks cools heat in kitchen

In: Boomers & Opals — Sunday, 10 Aug, 2025

ASIA CUP MEN: Aussie starter Xavier Cooks played peacemaker, averting a potential on-court fracas as the Boomers eventually shook off Qatar 110-82 to complete Group A intrapool play with a 3-0 sweep, advancing to the Asia Cup's playoff round in Jeddah where next they will meet either host Saudi Arabia or the Philippines.


Aug 10

Asia Cup G2: Boomers' early goodnight for Lebanon

In: Boomers & Opals — Saturday, 9 Aug, 2025

ASIA CUP MEN: THEIR 7-0 start put an early end to Korea but in their second Asia Cup clash in Jeddah, the Boomers produced a first quarter scoring clinic, bursting out 20-4 over Lebanon, Jaylin Galloway on fire as Australia flourished in a 3-point and dunk fest en route to a 93-80 rout.


Aug 9

Time Out-NO FLOP ZONE: McVeigh, McGee and plenty to see

In: NBL, Boomers & Opals, NBA — Thursday, 7 Aug, 2025

WHY did both Joey Wright and I crack up seconds into this week's Time Out-NO FLOP ZONE podcast when I asked him if Jack McVeigh signing at Cairns "shocked him?" Because the big guy knew weeks ago but prudently didn't break that confidence until the Taipans made their announcement.


Aug 7

Asia Cup G1: Jack cooking, Korea barbecued

In: Boomers & Opals — Wednesday, 6 Aug, 2025

ASIA CUP MEN: A 3-point second quarter barrage by Paris Olympian Jack McVeigh tonight sent Australia racing away from Korea for a 97-61 opening round win in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as the "Baby Boomers" of new coach Adam Caporn successfully began their title defence.


Aug 6

Asia Cup Final: Opals add Gold to BA treasure trove

In: Boomers & Opals — Sunday, 20 Jul, 2025

ASIA CUP WOMEN: Powered by a double dose of Alex power, Australia tonight claimed its historic first Asia Cup crown, denying Japan its seventh 88-79 in the Gold Medal Final in Shenzhen, Fowler and Wilson outstanding, the former also winning All Star Five and tournament MVP honours. 


Jul 20

Asia Cup Semi: Opals into Gold Medal showdown

In: Boomers & Opals — Saturday, 19 Jul, 2025

ASIA CUP WOMEN: Australia tonight withstood the customary and traditional Korean long-range assault, advancing to tomorrow's Asia Cup gold medal decider off an 86-73 win in Szenchen, Opals captain Cayla George leading the way with a 20-point, 13-rebound double-double.


Jul 19

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