It’s back to school week, so time for some homework. Former teacher Ian Hauser suggests that Ash Barty might provide a helpful focus to learn some useful lessons.
‘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!
Australian Open Tennis: Courting Kyrgios
January 28, 2020 by 19 Comments
Peter Baulderstone takes in his first Australian Open tennis at the Nadal/Kyrgios epic. Nick lost on the tennis court but won in the courts of public opinion and self respect.
Almanac Cycling – Tour Down Under: Stage 3
January 24, 2020 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone adds to his long list of expert commentary on sports he knows nothing about. Now adding cycling to his football and cricket portfolios with a week’s visit back to his South Australian roots to see the Tour Down Under.
NFL Playoffs: Championship Monday – A day of emotion, a display of Super Bowl football
January 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell takes us through the NFL play-offs with a place in Super Bowl LIV up for grabs. His report gives us an insight into what to expect come February 3.
On This Day – January 23rd
January 23, 2020 by 5 Comments
Where’s the cricket? What’s January without Test cricket or at least an international ODI series? To compensate for this programming disaster, today’s “On This Day” series provides a cricket focus – with a few other bits thrown in.
Basketball Almanac – Trailblazer Damian Lillard’s event proposal could rejuvenate All-Star weekend
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Mark Miller discusses the proposal by NBA superstar Damian Lillard to add life and excitement to the NBA All-Star Weekend.
Almanac History – On This Day: What happened on January 16?
January 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
After a bit of encouragement, Ian Hauser continues his ‘What Happened on…?’ series. January 16th throws up the usual mix of images and memories.
NFL Divisional Monday Review: A crazy comeback, two foes lock horns to the end again
January 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell recounts the action of an engrossing day of NFL playoffs.
State of Origin Canadian style: Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames
January 15, 2020 by 2 Comments
A fight at the ice hockey set Richard Marlow to pondering the eternal issues around violence in sport.
Why LeBron’s changed his tune on resting
January 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Mark Miller discusses the concept of “load management” and its utilisation by NBA greats as a form to prolonging their basketball careers.
NFL Playoffs Divisional Sunday: Two supremely solid performances, another incredible upset for the Titans.
January 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell keeps up his rollicking ride through the NFL Playoffs – with only six sides left and upsets seemingly in vogue, it’s all happening!
Almanac Flashback – Pier to Pub 2019: Murray won’t be home tonight
January 10, 2020 by 13 Comments
From the archives: A tragic day at Pier to Pub 2019.
Brains versus Brawn: What Wins in Sport – an example from the Australian Open
What wins in the end, Power or Skill, Brains or Brawn? It’s the age-old question. JuneeJunction adds a perspective from the freezing tundra of Arctic Canada.