Madison MadBum Bumgarner does something quite remarkable on MLB Opening Day. Brian the Ruminator tells the story. [I think we’re going to enjoy The Ruminator]
Almanac Snooker: On Ronnie O’Sullivan
April 14, 2017 by 1 Comment
On the eve of the World Snooker Championships, Neil Drysdale recalls his conversation with the mercurial Ronnie O’Sullivan. [And have a look at Ronnie’s 147 break – JTH]
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – At last for Garcia
April 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal with the latest on world golf – and there is much to write about, after another dramatic US Masters.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Flying high
April 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood had a big win over the weekend and Cam Hooke is getting excited about their prospects for 2017. The VFL season kicks off this weekend and the Magpies are in the top of the Super Netball. A good time to be a Pies supporter.
Round 3 – Richmond v West Coast: Lids and a Jenga Tower Bound To Fall
April 11, 2017 by 5 Comments
Richmond are sitting pretty at 3-0 in season 2017. Jack Banister is bracing himself for the usual Tiger experience of a come down and a 9th finish, but you never know.
The Heartbreak of the Stawell Gift
April 9, 2017 by 4 Comments
As Easter approaches, David Griffin discusses some Stawell Gift history.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: What might have been
April 4, 2017 by 1 Comment
It was a tough weekend for Collingwood supporters with 3 losses across the board. However, Cam Hooke is looking at the positives as the Magpies could have had two wins to their name.
Junior Sports: Where Can They Play?
March 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
In a world of high density housing developments where the focus is on profit, just where are our junior sportspeople supposed to train and play?
Almanac Women’s Footy Lunch: Ange Pippos and Breaking the Mould (April 21)
March 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This Women’s Footy Almanac Lunch features writer, thinker and broadcaster Ange Pippos and her new book Breaking the Mould.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Four from four
March 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is a very happy Colingwood fan as they scored a clean sweep over the weekend in all competitions.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 2, 2017
March 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
Round 2 of the NRL in review, courtesy of Hamish Neal.
Almanac Boxing (and Gangster Life): The story of Ted Whiting
March 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Who was Ted Whiting? And why would John Harms run into his rich story? Read historian Michael Shelford’s piece about Ted Whiting (originally published in The Guardian in 2013).
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A Curate’s Egg
March 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s “all things Collingwood”, with bonus “Eddie Watch”. One for the True Believers.
Almanac Blind Tennis: Help locals to reach the inaugural Blind Tennis International Tournament – in Spain
March 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Australians have been invited to compete at the inaugural Blind Tennis International Tournament, to be held in Spain, this May. A disability allowance only stretches so far – let’s get behind these everyday champs. [Link to a donations page appears in the article].
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1, 2017: Cronulla v Brisbane – Refusing to settle
March 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Cronulla Sharks did not make the start to their premiership defence that Paul Macadam had hoped for however don’t write the boys from the Shire off just yet.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: History made for the Collingwood women
March 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is back with the latest Collingwood wrap including a big weekend for the women’s teams with first wins in the AFLW and Super Netball.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Netball kicks off this week
February 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke has the latest news with Collingwood’s AFLW progress and the first game for the Collingwood Netball team.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Spieth flying, Perth debuts new format
February 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Catch up with the latest golfing news from across the globe including Tiger Woods and his injury concerns.
Nitro Athletics – The revolution is here, but is still a work in progress!
February 7, 2017 by 3 Comments
Joseph Ryan reports on the new buzz in athletics; teams-based ‘Nitro Athletics.’ And on being present to watch the sprinting of the great Usain Bolt.
Almanac Boxing (Photo): Now that’s gotta tickle
February 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Peter Argent snapped this ringside shot of D. Green landing one on A. Mundine at the Adelaide Oval on Friday night.
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