This week’s round of A-League previewed by Hamish Neal
Heroes, Villains and Dummy Spits
January 21, 2016 by 3 Comments
As the 2016 Australian Open gathers steam, what is going on with our young Aussie tennis stars and why does tennis seem to excel at dummy spits?
Time to reload 2016 with the Monkey
January 21, 2016 by 3 Comments
After a gloomy start to 2016, David Parker raises hope that the year of the monkey will reset his year.
Almanac NFL: Wild momentum, but Seahawks fall short.
January 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Paul Campbell reports on the Seahawks’ almost comeback against the Panthers.
Almanac Tennis: The five-set specialist (it’s how he likes it)
January 19, 2016 by 2 Comments
Tribute to Lleyton Hewitt, as Ross Green recalls his own personal intersection with so many gritty Hewitt moments.[Ripper piece – Ed]
How to fix a tennis match
January 19, 2016 by 8 Comments
Crio sends us this timely link to a previous story on Tennis corruption
Almanac Running: St Albans Gift results
January 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A belated addition on the weekend wrap – Pro running at St Albans
Training for Six: When four turn up!
January 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Another skillful set of training drills from the master trainer Matt Zurbo.
Almanac Weekend Wrap
January 18, 2016 by 9 Comments
Missed the weekend scores? Catch up with our weekend wrap.
Almanac Island Rugby: Manus
January 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
An uncommon sports photo from David Bridie.
The Don Bradman letter: a response for book donations
January 14, 2016 by 6 Comments
Don Bradman replies by letter to one of no doubt many book requests. A gem.
Almanac Cycling: The Day Jack slayed the Mountain
January 12, 2016 by 4 Comments
David Parker reports on the day Jack Bobridge shook the Mountain.
Steve Earl on Tour: All things sugar and spice
January 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
I think we might have found another one here. Wonderful observational sports travel piece from North Fitzroy Arms native Steve Earl as he finds himself in the Deep South of the US, at a football match, in a sports bar, and at a ramshackle corner pub. [Between Steve Earl and The People’s Elbow I think I’m becoming an Ole Miss fan – JTH]
Jarryd Hayne 8 NFL Games: A Mea Culpa
January 6, 2016 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal gives us facts, figures and considered opinion on Jarryd Hayne’s foray into the NFL.
Almanac Cycling: From Track to Road to Rio and beyond
January 5, 2016 by 2 Comments
David Parker travels to Williamstown for the cycling and emerges with fresh hopes for his children’s sporting ambitions.
Almanac Pro-running: Maryborough Gift – an Aussie tradition
January 2, 2016 by 7 Comments
The Maryborough Gift is certainly time-honoured (since 1857) as David G points out. This year the men’s event was won by Dylan Panizza (son of WAFL legend, Daryl) and the women’s by Eliza Wilson.
Almanac Basketball: The Five NBA Games of Christmas
December 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Nice explanation of the NBA Christmas roster, which then includes a short, sharp account of the five games. Paul Campbell then asks the question of the AFL and festival days.
The dam almanac Majors challenge 2016
December 22, 2015 by 3 Comments
da mcdonell presents a unique sporting challenge for 2016.
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