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.
Who’s going to claim the eighth seed in the West?
January 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
Mark Miller presents his thoughts about which teams may fight out for a place in the top “eight” of the NBA Western Conference.
NFL Wildcard Monday – More upsets means the Superbowl is as open as ever
January 7, 2020 by 3 Comments
Wildcard Weekend provided thrills and upsets for NFL football fans in the lead up to Super Bowl 2020 as Sean Mortell reports.
NFL Wildcard Sunday – Two wins that shook the playoffs
January 6, 2020 by 1 Comment
In the early days of a new year some new sides are making a push towards Superbowl glory in the NFL – Sean Mortell takes us into the tension of Wildcard Sunday, where four teams entered and only two left.
Chris Paul – the most underrated acquisition of the NBA off season
December 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Mark Miller explores the background to the signing of elder statesman, injury prone Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder team in the NBA.
The Video James Corner: Good Game
December 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
In his final segment for 2019, James Bosco reviews some of the events, issues and happenings that have occurred in the world of esports during the year.
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.