Vale Ivars Blicavs
IVARS Blicavs probably is the least known of the famous sporting family, its Latvian origins originally leading it to basketball where several of his family members thrived.
Penny for our thoughts
ICONIC Aussie women's basketballer Penny Taylor retired today after one of the most outstanding careers in our sport's history.
We are the champions, again
THE continued overwhelming success of the annual Australian Indigenous All Stars’ Trans-Tasman Challenge against New Zealand’s Maori National Team looks likely to move next into the women’s sphere.
Big night in basketball
THERE were NBL games aplenty today and the Australian Indigenous All Stars have their work cut out to retain the Trans-Tasman Championship after the NZ Maori National Team took Game 2 99-93.
Old King Cole still a merry soul
THERE is no argument here. Ken Cole without doubt was the most controversial figure in Australian basketball from the 60s to the late 80s.
AFL is coming for our gals
BASKETBALL may appear the most vulnerable team sport ahead of next year’s advent of the AFL national women’s league, but any “hit” will be minimal.
Storm honours Lauren
THE WNBA's Seattle Storm today honours its greatest champion, Lauren Jackson on her retirement, retiring the superstar's #15 uniform.
Time to cry 'foul' at footy's steal
AUSSIE Rules Football is a unique and great sport so why do TV commentators insist on peppering it with redundant basketball jargon?
Takin' it to the streetball
YOU know it already because it's been thrilling devotees all week but Streetball is in Australia and it hits Titanium Security Arena in Adelaide on Friday.