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Bob's Corner: Russia violates Convention with Griner
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BOB'S CORNER: In light of Russia's unprovoked war on Ukraine, it should come as no surprise the detention in Moscow of star American centre Brittney Griner is contrary to the Geneva Convention, as reported here by our USA correspondent Bob Craven, along with a great general weekend read.
Bob's Bonus: Pop alone at the top
BOB'S BONUS: Following on from yesterday's "Bob's Corner", US correspondent Bob Craven reports today that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich now is alone at the top of the NBA's coaching winners' tree. (And Jock Landale isn't doing too badly, either.)
Bob's Corner: Ben hears it in Philly
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BOB'S CORNER: BEN Simmons made it back to Philadelphia this week, standing with his new team Brooklyn and with Patty Mills at his side, our US correspondent Bob Craven among most NBA pundits far from surprised at the reception he received from his former fans.
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: March Madness arrives a tad early
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BOB'S CORNER: Our erstwhile USA correspondent and former American import Bob Craven is back to reveal there's been some genuine "March Madness" going on in NCAA Division 1 men's basketball. Not to mention a whole heap of basketball anniversaries for readers to savour!
Bob's Bonus: 60 years on, it's still a marvel
BOB'S BONUS: It was 60 years ago that Wilt Chamberlain, the man who dominated the NBA like no other - before or since - created a record that will stand for all time. The 'Big Dipper' certainly owns a suitcase full of NBA records but as our US correspondent Bob Craven explains, this one was a doozy.
Bob's Corner: When All Stars equals BORING
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IT won't take long for readers this weekend to realise our US correspondent BOB CRAVEN is as bored witless by the fluff and pageantry that is the NBA's "All Star Weekend" as the rest of the world which continues to tune out from what should be the big league's showcase event.
B&B: We're just giddy about Warrick
WE'VE had our share of great guests - current and blasts from the past - on our regular Brad&Boti podcast featuring Brad Rosen and myself. But this week we have a bit of both, strolling through the great career of Warrick Giddey and touching also on one or two of his star offspring.
Bob's Corner: Aloha from Hawaii
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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.
B&B: Brad and I take a Joey Time-Out
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FORMER Adelaide 36ers, Brisbane Bullets and Gold Coast Blaze coach Joey Wright and I have a weekly "Time Out" podcast on Piranha Media but with Joey away, we invited Brad&Boti colleague Brad Rosen to join me for a visual treat. We also doubled it up as this week's Brad&Boti pod so this one is slightly different!
