It’s all heating up for a big World Series, Brian the Ruminator takes us through the AL and NL Championship Series that’ve resulted in the second ever meeting between the Dodgers and Red Sox, the first in over a hundred years.
Sport as Entertainment: 3. Technology
October 22, 2018 by 2 Comments
Stainless continues his series on the direction of sport with this look at the influence of technology.
Almanac Baseball: Divisional Wrap
October 15, 2018 by 3 Comments
It’s ‘batters up’ for Brian as he gives us the lowdown on the baseball postseason playoffs – with more to come as the series continue.
Bathurst 500: Your memories.
October 7, 2018 by 9 Comments
The Bathurst 500 (old school) – or Bathurst – is a festival day in Australian life. Give us your memories. And what is the model of car in the old photograph?
‘In search of Darby…….’ KB Hill
October 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Another fab yarn from KB Hill, this time about jockey Phillip “Darby” Ketchup.
Peter Norman Week 2018
October 4, 2018 by 4 Comments
As we come up to Peter Norman week (Oct 9 -Oct 16), Glen! revisits the story of the man that stood tall with Tommy Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico Olympics.
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Grand Final
October 3, 2018 by 4 Comments
Before Earl launches into the Sydney spring, he pauses for some post-Grand Final azalea/motor sport appreciation.
Almanac Baseball: Post Season With Most Post
October 2, 2018 by 1 Comment
Brian The Ruminator provides a MLB post-season update as baseball moves into the business end of the season and offers punters plenty of excitement.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Tiger Woods a winner again, Ryder Cup heads to France
September 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It’s Ryder Cup weekend and the Tiger’s on the prowl
Almanac Softball: Learning defensive skills
September 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Calling all softball players! Want to improve your defensive skills? Jenreviews provides a comprehensive guide to help you improve your skills. Check it out!
Almanac Sports Science: Acquisition and application of sporting skills
September 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Read former NFL All Star, David Stiff’s articulate and thought provoking comments about the acquisition of skills and their application in game situations.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 2: Freedom, simplicity and a secure base
September 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
In his second piece for the Almanac, David Stiff invites athletes (sportspeople) to ‘listen to the game’. His notion of freedom and simplicity and their significance will resonate with close observers of sport (and the Geelong Football Club).
A Father’s Love and Football
September 11, 2018 by 9 Comments
A beautiful story of father and kindergarten-age son, footy and togetherness. [Wonderful – Ed].
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Double Bryson, Wallace’s win not enough
September 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal provides another comprehensive look at the week in world golf.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 1: The game as information.
September 3, 2018 by 6 Comments
It’s terrific to welcome former NBL basketballer and philosopher-sportsman David Stiff to the Almanac. In his debut piece he looks at ‘the game’ as information. [I think we’re going to enjoy this mix of experience, theory, and fresh thought – JTH.]
Almanac Baseball: The ABL Curveball
August 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator muses on the upcoming ABL season, with the inclusion of Auckland and Geelong-Korea.
Sport as Entertainment – 2. Professionalism and Commercialisation of Sport
Stainless examines the development of mass spectator sport from its roots in the late 19th century when most of the games and competitions we know today were being codified and organised. Clubs and stadia sprung up, fuelling the growth of sports with huge spectator appeal.