BREAKING: Brittney Griner in Russian prison
BREAKING NEWS: This just in from our site's USA correspondent Bob Craven. Brittney Griner, a 203cm all-everything post player for Baylor U. in college, and now a multiple all-star for Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA, has been detained by police authorities in Russia.
Bob's Corner: Aloha from Hawaii
BOB'S CORNER: We're lucky our USA correspondent and former import BOB CRAVEN has checked in this week with a few savvy items as he and his wife are enjoying a holiday in Hawaii. But you can't keep a good man down, even when he's sipping pina coladas, so here's a brief round-up to enjoy.
Bob's Corner: Our Joe's season crashes to tragic end
BOB'S CORNER: Boomers Olympic Bronze Medallist Joe Ingles tragically tore his ACL earlier this week as our website's US correspondent Bob Craven confirms in his weekly wrap up of all things in American basketball - and beyond - which readers may find interesting.
Bob's Corner: Classic Clips and James 'does a Magic'
BOB'S CORNER: This week, US correspondent and former import Bob Craven watched as the LA Clippers did something a wee bit phenomenal in the NBA, LeBron James revisited some Magic Lakers history, WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart rocked Seattle and a new scoring record was set in NCAA women's Division 1 play. He's got it all...
Bob's Corner: Mills back on a roll
BOB'S CORNER: Our Patty not only is back but back in the black with his shooting for the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, according to our USA correspondent Bob Craven. There's all that and much more, with a host of anniversaries in this week's US round-up by our Seattle-based former American import.
Bob's Corner: Gone but not forgotten
THE year 2021 wasn't too thrilling for many but it would be remiss to watch it pass into obscurity without some measure of Memorium. Fortunately our USA correspondent and former import, big BOB CRAVEN, is always at the ready and was moved to give us an update on who we lost.
Bob's (& Pat's) Corner: Sadly, Sam won't play it again
BOB'S (& PAT'S) CORNER: OUR USA correspondent and former ACT import BOB CRAVEN is joined this week by another former American import in PAT WHALEN as they revisit the passing of Boston Celtics legend Sam Jones, Pat with a story from BOB RYAN. Enjoy.
Bob's Corner: Happy New Year
BOB'S CORNER: Our USA correspondent and former ACT import Bob Craven is back to farewell 2021 and launch us into 2022, bearing in mind the spectre of COVID is forever hovering. But in good news, the NCAA has confirmed "March Madness" will be happening regardless. Oh, and Kyrie Irving is due back.
Farewell to a giant who was never an "average Joe"
JOE Clarke was a master on the basketball court, a wizard on the footy field and a champion in the boxing ring. As a leader in the vanguard of Aboriginal and Indigenous sportspeople capable of making their mark at the highest levels, his legacy sadly is somewhat underplayed.
Bob's Corner: Danny's back, and over in Utah
BOB'S CORNER: Our US correspondent Bob Craven has been hard at work this week, compiling notable articles on Boston Celtics star Danny Aine, revisiting our own late, great Lorraine Eiler, the ravages of COVID-19 on US sports, timely anniversaries and so much more.