Sidelined
Photo: Rick
» Thursday, November 19, 2009
Canberra rallies (23:00)
Despite LJ still being contracted to Spartak, a few businesses in Canberra are putting together a $220,000 bid to lure LJ back to the Caps for the rest of the WNBL season...
- Lauren Jackson back? : Canberra Times
- Jackson poised for lucrative return : ABC
» Monday, November 16, 2009
EuroLeague on Aussie TV (22:58)
Aussie fans - it looks like you'll be able to catch at least one EuroLeague game per week on Eurosport (channel 511 on Foxtel)!
This week it's Spartak v Tarbes on the tele with three screenings on Thursday 19th: 2am, 11.30am, and 5.30pm AEST.
Next week will be the Group C match between Prague and Sopron.
» Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The show must go on (23:10)
In their return to the basketball court a couple of days ago, Spartak MR recorded a sound 95-57 thrashing of Spartak Moscow. Janel McCarville top-scored with 20 points. Taurasi was off-target for much of the game with just 3/10 shooting.
Spartak MR's first EuroLeague game back will be against Turkish side Fenerbahce. The 5pm Nov 11 local tip-off is a 2am Thursday start for east coast Aussies, which is supposed to be streamed online via FBTV.
Off-topic admin plug
The inaugural UTS graduate exhibition ASPIRE! is still on display until Nov 16. It's open to the public in the foyer of the Tower building (the big tall brown one). Now someone was needed to illustrate the dozen portraits seen in the exhibition...
» Sunday, November 8, 2009
Bring LJ back to the WNBL? (18:02)
Karen Dalton wants it to happen...
- Sydney Flames' burning desire for Lauren Jackson : Daily Telegraph : "...If someone is out there who would enable us to recruit the world's best player and keep her in Australia, please come forward.''
Back to some basketball action - there were some impressive individual numbers posted in Round 6 of the WNBL. At the top of the list is Marianna Tolo who led Canberra to a win over Townsville with her triple double of 21 points, 10 boards and 13 blocks.
Going back in the stats, LJ was probably the previous player in the WNBL to notch up a triple
double with blocks. In 2000, LJ had 20 points, 17 boards and 11 blocks in Canberra's win over Sydney.
» Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tragedy (22:54)
As announced through FIBA Europe, Spartak's scheduled EuroLeague game against Szeviep Szeged has been postponed.
- LJ's shock as owner Shabtai von Kalmanovic gunned down : The Daily Telegraph
» Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Disturbing news (23:45)
In shock... According to news reports, Spartak MR owner Shabtai von Kalmanovic was assassinated on Monday in Moscow as he sat in his Mercedes...
- Ex-spy Kalmanovich murdered in Moscow : Ynetnews
- Moscow police investigates link between businessman's murder, Spartak Moscow : Ynetnews
- Women's hoops loses another strong supporter : Seattle Times
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Russian tycoon fatally shot in Moscow : LA Times
» Thursday, October 29, 2009
The proven and the new (23:45)
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Big things predicted for lanky Lizzie Cambage : Herald Sun : More on Loz and Liz.
» Tuesday, October 27, 2009
LJ looking to play on (23:13)
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Lauren Jackson has no plans to slow down : WA Today : Liz Cambage to make LJ's life "a whole lot easier" along with other up-and-coming players who add some size to the Opals' post options.
- Jackson on road to recovery : ABC Online : LJ about a month away according to this report.
» Sunday, October 25, 2009
Site update (17:36)
The Tracker section has been updated with the Spartak MR schedule for 2009/10.
» Saturday, October 24, 2009
European season! (23:03)
The EuroLeague season starts in just a few days with Spartak's first game against Frisco Sika Brno on the 28th. Whilst Spartak coach Ratgeber has been talking up Taurasi - claiming that had DT been a man, she would have been better than Jordan - the team will start the season without Sue Bird and LJ. Edwige Lawson-Wade and Janel McCarville will take their spots on the roster until they arrive. Spartak have also added Anete Jekabsone-Zogota and Ilona Korstin.
- Ratgeber claims Taurasi is better than Michael Jordan : FIBA
» Thursday, October 22, 2009
Anniversary (23:15)
Well it felt like it was just yesterday when I mentioned this day was approaching... it's October 22 already!?
This past year has gone crazy fast. Today marks the completion of our eighth year online, so tomorrow we officially enter our ninth!
» Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Shock (23:45)
After winning three Championships as the Detroit Shock, the WNBA has announced the team is relocating to Tulsa.
- WNBA’S Shock relocating to Tulsa : WNBA
» Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Photos form Europe (22:52)
A substantial range of photos from the previous European season are online here. (Thanks to the Marta Fernandez fansite admin for sending us this link!)
» Friday, October 16, 2009
WNBL on ABC1 (22:50)
Reminder for Aussies: The ABC's game of the week is a delayed telecast of Sydney Uni v Bulleen. The coverage will be on ABC1 from 1pm AEDT Saturday.
» Tuesday, October 13, 2009
What next for Aussie basketball (22:45)
- NBL and WNBL to stay in summer : Daily Telegraph : So there we have it, no change of season for Aussie basketball. The national leagues will remain as summer seasons to "maximise commercial return".
» Wednesday, October 7, 2009
WNBA Finals (23:34)
Coverage of Game 4 for Aussie viewers will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN HD from 10.30am AEDT.
Replays are scheduled for later in the evening at 7.30 (ESPN) and 9.30 (ESPN HD).
» Saturday, October 3, 2009
WNBA and WNBL (19:37)
- Sue Bird and LJon 2009 MVP Diana Taurasi : Seattle Times : This article's from a couple of days ago, but it's a fun read if you haven't already seen it.
And for those who didn't catch the Canberra v Bulleen game on ABC1 earlier today, Eleanor Sharp had a quick word with Lauren during a break in play - LJ is back in Canberra rehabbing her back at the AIS.
» Friday, October 2, 2009
Game 2: Phoenix v Indiana (00:22)
For Aussie viewers, ESPN HD will broadcast Game 2 live on Friday from 11am. A replay will be on ESPN on Saturday from 1am.
Admin Blog
It's been quite some time since the last admin blog, but a quick update and a few thoughts on what's ahead!
// This site... It's October already!!? That means we'll be heading into our 9th year of existence later this month! I have decided to re-up for three more years so we'll be sticking around for a while yet, despite not having as much time for the site as I used to.... designer by day, freelance illustrator by night, LJorg admin in between - can I get a few more hours in a day?
// The WNBL season... kicks off tonight!
Logan have added some serious height through Dydek sisters Margo and Marta. If both take their place on-court in the opener, it will be quite the first game for the AIS having to face the 7'2 and 6'5 international players in the paint.
Reigning champs Canberra have added Jess McCormack, Nicole Romeo and Carly Wilson. Looks like the UConn thing didn't work out for McCormack, but she will definitely help fill the void with Bishop still sidelined.
Some teams are loaded this year - health will be an issue.
// New WNBL site... hello pink. Their re-skin for this season has been extended to new widgets on the home page plus the previous years' promo containers below the page-break. Definitely a fresh feel - gutter treatment as per the NBL site with the players, loving the nav colours and team logos/links in the universal header (not sure about the doubling up of the WNBL logo though).
Con: Not yet sold on the new marquee format (but it will grow on me) as there aren't any controls to skip stories and the lack of consistency in the marquee image size.
» Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Penny or Tully? (22:47)
It's Phoenix Mercury v Indiana Fever in the WNBA Finals. After the teams do battle in the best of five series, one Aussie will be left standing with their second WNBA Championship. Both are fan favourites, but only one of Penny Taylor or Tully Bevilaqua will add to their collection this year.
Aussie viewers with ESPN HD can catch a delayed telecast of Game 1 at 11pm on Wednesday. A replay, including WNBA Shootaround, is scheduled for ESPN from 2am Thursday (AEST).
LJ has also won another award in recognition of her performance... although it's probably not quite along the lines you were thinking. LJ has been named SportsWoman of the Year in the Aussie Cosmopolitan magazine's Women of the Year Awards.
» Saturday, September 26, 2009
All-Defensive honours! (23:08)
LJ has been named to the 2009 WNBA All-Defensive Team alongside teammate Tanisha Wright. They are joined by Tamika Catchings, who earned top honours as Defensive Player of the Year, Tully Bevilaqua and Nicky Anosike.
More good news for Storm fans, LJ has a verbal agreement to re-sign with Seattle for a two-year contract... "I'm going to sign for two years, but I plan to be here a lot longer."
- Jackson Will Re-Sign With Storm : Seattle Storm
» Thursday, September 24, 2009
Awards (23:33)
Despite missing over 23% of the season, Lauren Jackson's outstanding play has still been recognised. Today she was named to the All-WNBA First Team, and received the second highest overall votes.
Phoenix duo Taurasi and Pondexter join LJ in the First Team, along with Tamika Catchings and Becky Hammon.
The Western Conference
dominated the First and Second teams - claiming seven of the ten honours.
Finals on ESPN Aus
Aussie fans can catch a delayed telecast of the Eastern Conference Finals opener at 2am tomorrow (Friday) on ESPN. It will also be shown on ESPN HD from 4am.
