Richard Marlow is perplexed that the Atlanta Braves even made the World Series let alone won it! He’s looking for answers.
Almanac Baseball – Atlanta Braves win the World Series: one of the lowest ranked teams to win it all
November 4, 2021 by 6 Comments
Almanac Olympics: Still a long road to medal justice
October 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
The fight goes on – with new light at the end of the tunnel – for Olympic doping victims, writes Ron Reed.
Almanac Boxing: Bigger than big – The Fighting Fury
October 15, 2021 by 7 Comments
There will never be another Muhammad Ali – but are we seeing the next best thing in Tyson Fury, writes Ron Reed.
Almanac Rugby League: Norm ‘Sticks’ Provan
October 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
This John Campbell painting celebrates his day at the 1965 NSWRL Grand Final – even though his beloved Bunnies lost. It was also Norm Provan’s last game for St George. John also penned a few words.
Almanac Life: Marbles
October 15, 2021 by 11 Comments
Col Ritchie reflects back to his primary school days in the late 50s and early 60s and the game of marbles.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s preview: Guineas Day Preview – A Hit for Six
October 8, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli checks out the form for the Caulfield Carnival and Royal Randwick this weekend and selects his tips for a winner or two.
Almanac Baseball: MLB Postseason Preview
October 5, 2021 by 9 Comments
Brian The Ruminator puts forward his thoughts about the forthcoming Major League Baseball season.
Almanac Rugby: The Rugby Championship Concludes
October 3, 2021 by 1 Comment
Brian The Ruminator reviews the concluding games of the rugby championship played on the Gold Coast which saw the All Blacks run out as the eventual champions.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – After 57 Years it’s a Melbourne Spring
October 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
With Melbourne’s first premiership in the bag after 57 years and the Spring Racing Carnival upon us, Sal Ciardulli casts his eye over the fields at Flemington and Randwick to pick a winner or two for punters.
Almanac Rugby – The Rugby Championship: Round 5
September 26, 2021 by 1 Comment
There wasn’t just the AFL Grand Final played during the weekend (nor the NRL Preliminary Finals) but also the final hitouts for the Rugby Championship – with a milestone test between South Africa and New Zealand decided by a slim margin the highlight according to Brian the Ruminator.
Almanac (Wheelchair) Footy: SANFL Wheelchair Footy an Overwhelming Success
September 23, 2021 by 15 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood was privileged to commentate matches in the SANFL Wheelchair footy competition in 2021. In this inspiring piece, he outlines the history and characters of the competition.
Almanac Rugby – The Rugby Championship: Round 4
September 20, 2021 by 2 Comments
After Quade turned back the clock last week, the Wallabies backed it up with a performance over the Springboks that has Brian the Ruminator very excited about their possibilities at the next world cup.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – So we are off to the races!
September 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli picks a few winners for punters from the fields racing at Randwick and Caulfield this weekend.
Almanac Rugby – The Rugby Championship: Round 3
September 13, 2021 by 2 Comments
In a week brimming with sporting fairytales, Quade Cooper took a leaf out of a Brothers Grimm book to seal an underdog victory for the Wallabies over the Springboks, as Argentina were gallant but outclassed all over the park by the greatest team in the world. Brian the Ruminator has the details.
Finals Week 3 – Sal’s Preview: The Penultimate Week Preview – A Knee Jerk Reaction ( and racing tips as well)
September 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal has made his selections, Melbourne and Port Adelaide to play off in the Grand Final, and tips for Flemington as well.
Almanac Sport: A ‘purple patch’
September 10, 2021 by 3 Comments
Have you experienced a ‘purple patch’ in a sport you have played? The Footy Almanac would love to hear from you.
Almanac Tennis: Novak Djokovic v Alexander Zverev: What the Commentators Won’t Say
September 10, 2021 by 2 Comments
Edward P. Olsen wonders whether Novak Djokovic’s US Open semi-final opponent, Alexander Zverev, will have accusations made by his former girlfriend raised during commentary of the match.
Special Olympics – Swimming: Please Let Me Win
September 8, 2021 by 25 Comments
With the Paralympics own it’s timely to return to an Almanac Classic…
Kate’s sporting kite crashed at the Special Olympics Victorian State Games on Saturday, but Dips helping out at the games, says, his daughter can learn from her experience and recover from her loss to once again fly her kite high. [If you do nothing else today, read this – JTH]
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