Tom Bally has all your Australian Ice Hockey League needs covered…you didn’t realise there *was* an ice hockey league here? He’s got you covered there too, as he only recently discovered its existence – but is now hooked!
The tuck rule, a fight against all odds and iron-willed determination – the unlikely makings of Tom Brady and the New England dynasty
February 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
It might look as if Tom Brady had an easy run to NFL success but the back story tells a different tale. Sean Mortell gives us the full details of Brady’s determined rise to fame and fortune.
Almanac Book Review: The craziness that is “Not Bad Thanks”
February 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
Deakin Uni student and basketball enthusiast Mark Miller recently read Not Bad Thanks the story of a basketball club/team/phenomenon that has graced the courts of Melbourne since 1980. This is his review.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Zachary Marks: My first (ice hockey) goal
February 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
Zachary Marks, a Grade 9 student at Parade College and an enthusiastic hockey player, recalls his first-ever goal which he scored against the competition’s top team.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – James Dunse: NBA Finals Game 7, 2016
February 21, 2020 by 2 Comments
Grade 9 Parade College student James Dunse tells the tale of Cleveland’s historic Game 7 victory over the Golden State Warriors to snatch the 2016 NBA title.
Super Rugby 2020 – Round 3: Ruminations
February 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
Mauling has been quite prolific and successful in Round 3 of the Super Rugby 2020 series as Brian the Ruminator explains.
Super Rugby 2020: Round 2 Ruminations
February 12, 2020 by 2 Comments
Brian the Ruminator updates all the latest scores and information from Round 2 of the Super Rugby 2020 competition.
Almanac Baseball: Aces Win Claxton Shield
February 11, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Melbourne Aces win the best of three decider to take home the Claxton Shield in this season’s Australian Baseball League Championship as Brian the Ruminator reports.
Brexit, and Slovakian handball players: EU impacts on UK cricket and ‘Kolpak’ agreements
February 11, 2020 by 3 Comments
With Brexit in place the flow on effects in sport in the UK will soon be felt. Sean Mortell explains the ramifications in his enlightening story.
Kansas City – not a part of Kansas: a historical look on the ups and downs of a great American town
February 4, 2020 by 4 Comments
Sean Mortell examines the background history of the Kansas City Chiefs who came from behind for a stunning victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 2020.
Almanac Baseball: ABLCS Aces v Giants
February 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator is back again, this time looking at the Australian Baseball League scene and the upcoming championship series featuring the Melbourne Aces and the Adelaide Giants.
Super Bowl LIV – Mahomes seizes the moment in a see-sawing contest we’ll never forget.
February 3, 2020 by 4 Comments
What a Superbowl for the ages! Backs to the wall, the weight of history and expectations dragging them down, Kansas City Chiefs broke a multi-generational drought to best San Francisco 49ers with an amazing come from behind effort. Sean Mortell has all the details.
Super Rugby 2020: Round 1 Ruminations
February 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It’s early into 2020 and we have the first of the football codes’ competitions underway – Super Rugby. Brian the Ruminator is on deck to breakdown the games of each round and attempt to untangle the state of the game of Rugby Union.
The Australian Open Revisited (or ‘A Day at the Tennis’)
February 2, 2020 by 8 Comments
Paul Spinks enjoys a massive day at the Australian Open – the middle Saturday – the first time he’s been in quite a while. He recounts his experience (includes some supporting pics).
‘Dual Gift Winner Relives The Dream……’ by KB Hill
January 30, 2020 by 1 Comment
Jason Boulton had a distinguished career as a professional runner. KB Hill tracked him down to get the whole story.
Almanac (Baseball) Memoir: What’s in a name? You’d be surprised.
January 29, 2020 by 9 Comments
American correspondent Glenn Brownstein discovered his dad named him after a well known baseball player of the time. Read his terrific story about the origin of his name.
Almanac Baseball: ABL Playoffs
January 29, 2020 by 3 Comments
It’s finals time in the Australian Baseball League. Brian the Ruminator looks at the form for the weekend’s games.
Wave of jubilation
January 28, 2020 by 8 Comments
Surfers, are you looking for the perfect wave? Patrick O’Brien may just have the answer, an artificial wave pool!
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