The Sport Blokes

52. Holding Onto Their Willie


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[00:25] What caught your attention and Whatdya miss?

[06:23] Tennis: Naomi Osaka withdraws from the French Open on mental health grounds and other early story lines at Roland Garros.

[09:50] Basketball: NBL: Kings @ Wildcats (future of coaching careers of Adam Ford & Trevor Gleeson, Luke Travers lovefest and Norton shuts down Casper Ware); Sydney Kings defeat Melbourne United in double OT; Exciting run home with nearly every game for the rest of the season with potential playoff implications; Cairns Taipans sack Mike Kelly; Trivia without notice. [20:50] NBA: RIP Mark Eaton; Julius Randle wins Most Improved Player; Fans being uncivil (and criminal?) in several cities. Series updates: Bucks sweep Heat (will Jimmy Butler flee Miami?); Nets-Celtics (Jayson Tatum has a 50 in Boston’s only win); 76ers only loss against Wizards pinned on Ben Simmons, Embiid hurt; Atlanta handling the Knicks (MIP Julius Randle struggles); Utah win 3 straight over Memphis after the Griz won game 1 (Ja Morant has a 47); Suns & Lakers locked up (Chris Paul and Anthony Davis injured); Denver and Portland heading for 7?; Away teams always winners in Clippers and Mavericks (Porzingis far too passive, Kennard glued to the bench).

[53:02] This Week in Sport History.

[56:33] Football: AFL: Tips; West Coast Eagles retain Willie Rioli but then lose to Essendon at home; Dreamtime at the P? Melbourne Demons unable to use Indigenous jersey for Sir Douglas Nicholls round due to perceived clash with the Doggies jumper.

[1:02:49] What Are You Amped for?

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