For the first time in what feels like forever, there is a lot of hype surrounding the Minnesota Timberwolves, and with good reason. With an emerging core of young studs and a new suit patrolling the sidelines, the Wolves’ future is bright. But for a franchise that hasn’t experienced the playoffs in over a decade, the question becomes how soon… Read more →
Embed from Getty Images Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is a fan of Third Eye Blind’s “Motorcycle Drive By.” He told everyone about it in The Players’ Tribune. The Derek Jeter-founded website is full of first-person disclosures like that from athletes. In late June, one of them came from Terrance Ferguson. The 2017 NBA draft prospect announced in an article… Read more →
A nation awoke as one on Saturday morning hoping to witness the Boomers make history. Within minutes, it became evident that instead we were witnessing a team being taken totally out of its game by an opponent that had clearly done its homework and scouted us, an opponent that would this time match our physicality and defensive intensity, an opponent… Read more →
Let’s start by thanking Matthew Dellavedova for reducing the collective blood pressure of Australian basketball fans inside the first 68 seconds of the quarter-final by connecting on his first two shots, both triples. The Boomers extracted revenge on Lithuania for the bronze medal game defeats we suffered in 1996 and 2000; and they did so in spectacular fashion with an… Read more →
My head is still recovering from trying to figure out the Group B standings, but now that the dust has settled, the Boomers will take on Lithuania for a spot in the medal rounds. The game will be played at midnight Thursday morning AEST. The Boomers finished second in Group A, while also ranking second overall in total points scored,… Read more →
The Boomers’ resiliency this tournament has been nothing short of impressive. After suffering a disappointing loss to the U.S., you could have forgiven them for being slightly disinterested against China. It was a game Australia was expected to win easily and one they’d play without starting centre Andrew Bogut, who was being “managed” (a.k.a. rested) through some knee discomfort. “No… Read more →
It was the game that stopped a nation, as all eyes in Australia were fixated on a sparkling performance giving testament to just how far Australian basketball has come. The Boomers went toe-to-toe with Team USA, and if not for an all-world shooting night from Carmelo Anthony, might have just pulled out the win. Afterwards, there were mixed feelings. The… Read more →
Boomers vs. USA Preview The Boomers are in great shape on their quest for gold in Rio after two resounding wins against their biggest rivals for second place in Group A. Now comes the biggest test of exactly how far our boys can go. The Boomers will face the U.S. in group play at 8 a.m. AEST on Thursday. “Everyone… Read more →
After an amazing win against France in the opener, things will likely get a little tougher for the Boomers. In fact, this game may be the most important of the group stage as it could determine whether Australia finishes second or third in Group A. Another win and the Boomers are all but assured to avoid Spain in the quarter-final crossover…. Read more →
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 →
