Wow! This morning’s 87-66 demolition of France has given the Boomers a massive opportunity to create history in Rio. The win brings about the genuine possibility of a second place finish for Australia in Group A. That would result in a favourable quarter final matchup and a legitimate shot at Australia’s first ever men’s major championship medal. The Boomers have… Read more →

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 48 minutes of vintage LeBron James away from pulling off one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. Down 3-1 against the defending champions – a historically great team – these Finals were in the refrigerator. The door was closed, the lights were out, the eggs were cooling, the butter was getting hard and the Jell-O… Read more →

Rob Beveridge has the Illawarra Hawks soaring. Winners of six of their past seven games, the Hawks suddenly look like genuine championship contenders. Is anybody surprised? Beveridge, with his wealth of knowledge, championship experience and relationships with players far and wide, was a sensational hire by GM Kim Welch and the Illawarra ownership. His team’s exciting style and his ability… Read more →

The Ben Simmons hype train is officially thundering down the line and, best believe, it’s stopping all stations. Playing his freshman year at Louisiana State University, Simmons is currently averaging 19 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists while shooting 50 percent from the field. Though only eight games into his (likely) one-and-done collegiate career, Simmons already has the basketball world delirious… Read more →

The 2014/15 MVP Award was both a blessing and a curse for Brian Conklin. That trophy, and the title that came with it, delivered Conklin due recognition and prestige.  It also gave him bargaining power; leverage he used to negotiate a lucrative deal (by NBL standards) during the off-season to return to the Townsville Crocs. But it also heightened expectations…. Read more →