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Bob's Corner: Storming to new records
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BOB'S CORNER: Let's be blunt. Having our US correspondent BOB CRAVEN based in Seattle is great news for Aussie WNBA fans as it is the home of the Storm, LJ's "alma mater" and has Opals Olympians Ezi Magbegor and Steph Talbot on the current roster. Plus, this week they were setting records.
NBA honours Bill Russell's legacy
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THE NBA's announcement today that it would honour the legacy of 11-time champion and civil rights activist Bill Russell by retiring his #6 singlet across the 30-team league is a wonderful gesture, but surely one it should have initiated before the great man's death last month.
Revisiting Bill's wit and wisdom
THIS past Sunday, the Seattle TIMES had a piece on NBA legend Bill Russell that our US correspondent BOB CRAVEN was sure B.O.T.I. readers would enjoy. raven had some bits I’m sure you’ll like. When Russell coached the Seattle Supersonics in the mid-1970s, he wrote a column occasionally for the TIMES. Here are some of his gems.
Bob's Corner: The G.O.A.T. is in the house
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BOB'S CORNER: Seattle-based US correspondent BOB CRAVEN could not have been happier to see the G.O.A.T. - Lauren Jackson - back "at home" for a big WNBA fixture in which her contemporary Sue Bird and LJ's playing clone Breanna Stewart both starred and featured prominently.
Griner faces 9 years in Russian prison
IN a preordained and unusually swift verdict even by Russian standards, US women’s basketball star Brittney Griner, was convicted today in a Moscow court of drug possession and smuggling, and sentenced to nine years in a remote prison. BOB CRAVEN reports from Seattle, USA.
B.O.T.I. hits a decade and what a way to celebrate!
AUGUST 2, 2012 was the first time Basketball On The Internet tentatively sprung into life and today we're celebrating our 10-year anniversary in the best possible way by formally announcing the delivery of my proudest work in the field - "PATTY MILLS - Beyond Basketball" - a tribute to a cultural icon.
Bill Russell leaves us at 88
NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell passed away peacefully today at age 88. During his remarkable career, Russell won 11 championships in 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics and was also a leader in civil rights, awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011, the nation’s highest civilian honor. BOB CRAVEN has the details.
Get in early for dad's big day
THE NBL may be busy with its draw for the 2022-23 season, open roof game on December 23, Christmas Eve matches and even a breakthrough Christmas Day (Night?) fixture. But coming up much faster is Father's Day and maybe this year it's time to start thinking early to find dad the ideal gift.
Bob's Corner: Kelsey and Sabrina continue rivalry
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BOB'S CORNER: A rivalry born in college has continued to play out in no uncertain fashion in the WNBA as our US correspondent and former import BOB CRAVEN reports this week from downtown Seattle. And yes, our gals Ezi and Steph are still going strong for the Storm.
Taking a (short) break
JUST finished a terrific project for WILKINSON PUBLISHING so taking a few days off to recharge the batteries. Guessing you'll survive without the website's take on what should have been a Boomers' avalanche over Saudi Arabia. Looking forward to being back next week. Cheers all.
