Asia Cup G3: Cooks cools heat in kitchen
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.
Asia Cup G2: Boomers' early goodnight for Lebanon
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.
Time Out-NO FLOP ZONE: McVeigh, McGee and plenty to see
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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.
Asia Cup G1: Jack cooking, Korea barbecued

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.
Asia Cup Final: Opals add Gold to BA treasure trove
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.
Asia Cup Semi: Opals into Gold Medal showdown
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.
Asia Cup G3: Opals erase Japan scare
ASIA CUP WOMEN: A rampaging 20-8 final quarter tonight in Szenchen rescued Australia from a potentially embarrassing loss to former tormentor Japan, Zitina Aokuso the lynchpin as the Opals pulled away for a 79-67 victory and first place in Group B, likely avoiding Group A leader China in the semi finals.
Asia Cup G2: Opals march on easily
ASIA CUP WOMEN: At 2-2, Lebanon appeared vaguely competitive with Australia tonight in Shenzhen, but at 19-2 it was clear another inferior Asia Cup opponent was about to be polished off by the Opals, Chloe Bibby again at the forefront as eight players scored in double figures.
Asia Cup G1: Opals sizzle in record rout
ASIA CUP WOMEN: IN what surely was as historic a start to an international tournament as the Opals have ever unleashed, Australia tonight smashed the Philippines 115-39 in a devastating performance led by Miela Sowah but which also again reinforced the chasm between Asia's best ... and the rest.
Time Out-NO FLOP ZONE: Taking it On the Street
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THIS week on our Time Out–NO FLOP ZONE podcast, the basketball talk goes deeper than ever. In a raw and powerful moment, Joey Wright opens up about the personal impact his coaching career had on his family, especially during his time in Adelaide coaching the 36ers.

