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The NBA world thought they were about to watch two heavy hitting franchises go at each other in prime time. The San Antonio Spurs were visiting the defending champion Miami Heat in what could arguably be a small taste of what’s to come in June.
Continuing my series looking at the NBA’s division for 2012/13, we look at the Central Division.
With the NBA now around a week away, I’m going to look at how the various divisions line up. We start with the Atlantic Division.
After 25 weeks of AFL football we’ve finally arrived at that final Saturday in September. Hawthorn and Sydney will fight it out on the competitions biggest stage for the 2012 premiership.
Tonight the AFL shifts its focus from the playing field to the red carpet for the presentation of the competition’s highest individual accolade, the Brownlow Medal. Join us from 5:15pm AEST as we follow all the action from Melbourne’s Crown Palladium.
Week three of the NFL Season will see The Roar zero in on impressive rookie Robert Griffin III’s much anticipated home debut at FedEx Field. Join us live from 3am AEST as we bring you all the play-by-play action.
Week two of the NFL season often results in overreactions being washed away and order being restored. We saw it Thursday night with the Green Bay Packers comprehensive win over the much hyped Chicago Bears.
The standout match up for Week 1 of the NFL season will see two powerhouse Superbowl contenders in the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers lock horns at Lambeau field.
It finally happened. Dwight Howard is reportedly a Los Angeles Laker after a four team trade was agreed upon in principle by the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers.
With the goal of advancing beyond the group stage firmly in the books the Boomers will now take to the court in a knock out quarter-final contest against heavyweight Gold medal favorites Team USA. Join us from 7:15am AEST to see how our Boomers stack up against the World’s best.
After getting their Olympic campaign back on track against China, the Boomers will face off against the hosts Great Britain tonight with a spot in the next round up for grabs.
Game 3 of the Boomers Olympics campaign will serve up a do or die scenario against China. Both teams are yet to register a victory and a loss will virtually ensure a premature end to the tournament.
Game 2 of the Boomers Olympic campaign will see them go head to head against one of the tournament’s European powerhouse’s in Spain. Join us from 8:15pm AEST to see if our Aussie squad can cause a shock upset against the heavily favored Spanish outfit.
Today’s 2012 NBA Draft will see the latest crop of college stars and international prospects come together at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Join us from 9am AEST today to find out all the latest draft buzz, trade rumors and drama associated with picks one through 60.
This Friday morning at 9am AEST the 2012 NBA draft will take place in Newark, New Jersey. The 30 NBA teams will come together with varying outcomes in mind: new prospect, trade veteran talent, stay the course, or stockpile future assets.
Game 5 of the NBA Finals is do or die for Oklahoma City Thunder. A win for the home town Miami Heat will see the NBA Championship find a new home in South Beach. Join us from 11am AEST to see if Kevin Durant and the Thunder can rain on the parade and force the […]
Game 4 of the NBA Finals – Oklahoma City Thunder are attempting to level the series against a Miami Heat side just two wins away from a Championship. Join us from 11am AEST to see if Oklahoma can erase the possibility of a win or go home scenario in Game 5.
The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame early nerves to register a Game 1 victory over the Miami Heat 105-94. Join us for Game 2 of the series to see if the Heat can square up the NBA Finals from 11am AEST.
In a season of unpredictability the 2012 NBA Finals will be contested between the two best teams: the surging Oklahoma City Thunder and a Miami Heat team returning to the Finals stage after 2011’s defeat. Join us from 11am AEST for live commentary and scores.
Agree Strongy.
I’m completely fine with Stern setting a rule during the offseason if he so wishes, but to lash out on a whim as he did is straight up embarrassing.
This has happened numerous times in the past and never been an issue, in fact, the NBA backed Popovich’s decision to rest guys as evidenced by Adam Silver when the question was raised last season.
Just another example of entertainment and money eclipsing the integrity of the game.
Stern rule lets NBA fans down
For me Brooklyn’s offseason goal was to put a team on the floor that would be playoff level competitive and put bums in seats.
They’ve done that. The money and contract side of things is largely irrelevant.
I don’t remember saying anything about Darko being a decent pick up?
Boston are arguably the deepest team in the league though.
NBA Atlantic Division Preview
No love for Waiters? I’m not a fan of the kid but he’ll get minutes and have his number called for plenty of plays. I’d expect him to be among the leaders of this class for scoring year one.
Outside of Kyrie who else is getting regular looks on this Cavs squad?
Who will win 2012/13 NBA Rookie of the Year award?
Agree with you Tyler. There’s plenty of value and a nice little safety net with the Hawks straight up.
AFL Grand Final preview: Full breakdown and stats
Thanks guys, appreciate it.
For the betting inclined (like myself) the Hawks line is down another point today, now -11.5.
The $1.50 head to head is now out to $1.55, plenty of Swans money flooding in.
If you’re a keen punter and like Hawthorn in this spot It’s probably best to hold off until the last minute if today’s action is any indication.
Hawthorn 1-39 is the value bet for me, It’s currently sitting at $2.15.
AFL Grand Final preview: Full breakdown and stats
Final Leaderboard
Watson 30
Cotchin 26
Mitchell 26
Thompson 25
Swan 25
Ablett 24
Dangerfield 23
Beams 19
Hayes 19
Kennedy 19
Selwood 17
Pendlebury 15
Jack 15
*Pavlich 15
Stanton 14
*Jones 14
Fyfe 14
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Round 23 Votes
Mitchell 3
Cotchin 3
Dangerfield 3
Swan 3
Selwood 3
Thompson 2
Pendlebury 1
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Round 22 Votes
Cotchiin 3
Dangerfield 2
Kennedy 2
Ablett 1
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Congratulations to Jobe Watson, the 2012 Brownlow Medalist.
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Leaderboard After Round 21
Watson 30
Thompson 23
Mitchell 23
Ablett 23
Swan 22
Cotchin 20
Beams 19
Hayes 19
Dangerfield 18
Kennedy 17
Jack 15
*Pavlich 15
Stanton 14
Pendlebury 14
Selwood 14
*Jones 14
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Round 21 Votes
Kennedy 3
Thompson 2
Beams 2
Cotchin 2
Jack 1
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Watson isn’t expected to poll another vote.
The only man who can catch him, Ablett, is expected to poll in the next two games.
You’d think Watson has it in the bag from here.
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
In a shock to nobody Dane Swan is absolutely waxed. Surely he’s broken through the double figure Crowny threshold?
Meanwhile Jobe Watson looks like he just walked off the MCG, a picture of nerves and sweat.
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Betting Odds After Round 20
Jobe Watson [ESS]
1.20
Gary Ablett [GC]
4.00
Scott Thompson [ADE]
15.00
Trent Cotchin [RIC]
17.00
Sam Mitchell [HAW]
17.00
Dane Swan [COL]
21.00
Patrick Dangerfield [ADE]
26.00
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Leaderboard After Round 20
Watson 30
Mitchell 23
Ablett 23
Swan 22
Thompson 21
Hayes 19
Cotchin 18
Dangerfield 18
Beams 17
*Pavlich 15
Stanton 14
Pendlebury 14
Jack 14
Selwood 14
Kennedy 14
Deledio 12
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Round 20 Votes
Mitchell 3
Cotchin 3
Dangerfield 3
Beams 3
Kennedy 2
Watson 1
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Leaderboad After Round 19
Watson 29
Ablett 23
Swan 22
Thompson 21
Mitchell 20
Hayes 19
Dangerfield 15
Cotchin 15
*Pavlich 15
Stanton 14
Pendlebury 14
Beams 14
Jack 14
Selwood 14
Kennedy 12
Deledio 12
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Round 19 Votes
Watson 3
*Pavlich 3
Selwood 2
Swan 2
Jack 2
Dangerfield 2
Hayes 1
Ablett 1
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Betting Odds After Round 18
Gary Ablett
1.67
Jobe Watson
2.30
Scott Thompson (Adel)
7.00
Dane Swan
7.50
Sam Mitchell
10.00
Trent Cotchin
13.00
Patrick Dangerfield
15.00
Josh Kennedy (Syd)
15.00
Dayne Beams
26.00
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Leaderboard After 18 Rounds
Watson 26
Ablett 22
Thompson 21
Swan 20
Mitchell 20
Hayes 18
Cotchin 15
Stanton 14
Pendlebury 14
Beams 14
Selwood 12
Kennedy 12
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Round 18 Votes
Swan 3
Dangerfield 3
Hayes 2
Mitchell 2
Beams 1
Ablett 1
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Leaderboard After Round 17
Watson 26
Thompson 21
Ablett 21
Hayes 16
Mitchell 18
Swan 17
Stanton 14
Pendlebury 14
Cotchin 15
Beams 13
Selwood 12
Kennedy 12
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Round 17 Votes
Ablett 3
Mitchell 3
Kennedy 3
Swan 2
Cotchin 1
Dangerfield 1
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Richmond’s Daniel Jackson is announced as the inaugural Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award winner.
2012 Brownlow Medal: Live blog, updates
Yep, both teams topped the 100 mark and the Spurs were in front until the final 20 seconds.
That effort ended up costing them 250k regardless, ha
Stern rule lets NBA fans down