For all of the words you’ll read about England’s humiliating defeat at the hands of the New Zealand Black Caps in their World Cup match in Wellington yesterday, none will highlight their capitulation as starkly as this rookie cricket fan’s view of the match. “From the mouth of [cricketing] babes…”
ICC World Cup 2015 – New Zealand v England: Who is Partying after the Match?
February 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sadness on Animal Cruelty
February 18, 2015 by 11 Comments
The 4Corners investigative report into the live baiting of racing greyhounds and the graphic images recorded on hidden cameras has shocked sports fans and animal lovers alike. Yoshi shares an impassioned plea to end this cruel and barbaric practice and to punish those found guilty.
Sapporo Snow Festival – Part 3: Tsudome and Susukino
February 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi continues his look at Sapporo’s Snow Festival. His latest dispatch takes in Tsudome and Susukino.
ICC World Cup 2015 – New Zealand v Scotland: Thinking of My ‘Home Country’
February 17, 2015 by 4 Comments
Yoshi reports on todays ICC World Cup pool match between New Zealand v Scotland from the Shaky Isles. [Having a crack. Lovely to see – Ed]
The Importance of Sportspeople Being Well
February 16, 2015 by 11 Comments
Yoshi opens up about his experiences with depression and anxiety in light of reading about Ryan Griffen’s struggles at the Whitten Oval in season 2014.
2015 ICC World Cup: Ireland v West Indies – Nelson (Haaa Haaa!)
February 16, 2015 by 4 Comments
The worst-case scenario for West Indian cricket became a reality earlier today when they were defeated by Ireland in Nelson, New Zealand. Having being bitten by the Test cricket bug, Yoshi delves into the limited overs form of the game. Bemusement abounds for someone from a baseball background.
Sapporo Snow Festival – Part Two: Odori Park Venue
February 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
While Australia is on the tail end of another summer, our favourite Japanese correspondent, Yoshi Imagawa shares with us some more highlights from the Sapporo Ice Festival [the Star Wars themed sculpture is amazing! I loved it. – Ed]
Admiring 10-Year Captain Nick Riewoldt
February 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
Yoshi pays tribute to the Saints skipper.
Sapporo Snow Festival – Part 1: International Sculpture Competition
February 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
The unstoppable Yoshi Imagawa – San takes us through the highs and lows of Sapporo International Snow festival.
Importance of NAB Challenge Cup for the Saints
February 7, 2015 by 2 Comments
For the last two days, speculation of Essendon’s boycotting the NAB Challenge Cup and St Kilda seeking AFL the certainly of the match against the Bombers go ahead are what I have been hearing on SEN (Evenings with Finey and Morning Glory). As sensitive issues, I will not discuss Essendon’s supplement saga, but I would like [Read more]
Wednesday’s Soccer and Cricket
February 5, 2015 by 2 Comments
An SEN listener poll and talkback segment on The Morning Glory gets Yoshi thinking about the parallels between Australian soccer hopefuls grinding out careers in Europe and Japanese baseballers who chase the dream of playing in the MLB in the states.
Traditional or Americanised AFL Grand Final?
February 4, 2015 by 27 Comments
Is a Super Bowl style AFL Grand Final the way to go asks Yoshi ? Does it need to, or is the occasion itself enough for the hard-core fans?
History of St Kilda as Suburb and Footy Club and Footy in New Zealand
February 3, 2015 by 13 Comments
Yoshi treats us to an interesting short history of St Kilda; touching on both the suburb and the football club. Cricket, war and New Zealand all play a part in this rich history.
Yoshi’s Supporting Message to Andy Murray
February 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi throws his support behind A Murray for tonight’s final of the Australian Open, and opens a great line of questioning regarding the role of gender in sport (or any field of expert endeavour). Of course, referencing his St Kilda Football Club.
Nick Kyrgios’ Attitudes at the Tennis Court
January 28, 2015 by 10 Comments
Yoshi delves into Nick Kyrgios’ mindset during his mild on-court explosion recently. Includes a serve for tennis fans using social media.
Yoshi’s Ten Biggest Sporting Upsets : February 2014 – January 2015
January 26, 2015 by 15 Comments
Yoshi lists his 10 biggest sporting upsets that have occurred between February 2014 to January 2015. There’s a healthy smattering of AFL surprises, but also some shocks from the World Game and on the tennis courts, too.
Playing Solo or as a Team?
January 24, 2015 by 2 Comments
Yoshi ponders team versus individual sports. How do tennis players, golfers or swimmers de-brief after tournaments and meets the way that team-based sports process their performances? Do golfers or tennis players or track and field athletes share their expertise the way veterans in team sports pass on their knowledge to young rookies?
Australian Open Women’s Single – S.Stosur v M.Niculescu: I was Lucky to Keep up the Match
January 20, 2015 by 4 Comments
Yoshi overcame the tyrannies of geoblocking to get his serve of the Aussie Open today, starring Kei and Sam.
Skiing Reports – Sainters and Friends in Rusutsu, Hokkaido, Japan
January 20, 2015 by 4 Comments
Yoshi’s adventures continue, this time with a weekend getaway to Rusutsu ski resort with some Aussie mates.
What Made Yoshi Play Tennis and the Story of His Playing Days
January 16, 2015 by 7 Comments
It’s love-all on the tennis court of our hearts. Why do men do anything? For love, that’s what. A sucker for the ladies in tennis gear, Yoshi picked up a racquet and found a different kind of love.
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