Earl O’Neil offers his take on Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs and the Eagles. There’s also expert analysis from ‘been there, done that’ Jon Gruden.
RITV Summer Series: Australian Athletics on the rise – Gout Gout… and en more!
February 6, 2025 by 2 Comments
RITV returns from a holiday break to resume his Summer Series. His focus this week is on the array of emerging young talent in Australian athletics.
Almanac Film Reviews: Re-Living An Olympic Nightmare
January 31, 2025 by 3 Comments
The film ‘September 5’ recalls the terriorist attack on the Israeli team at the 1972 Olympics. Ian Wilson reviews the film.
NFL 2024 Conference Championships – The Kelvin Sheppard Cup
January 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Earl reviews the NFL conference championship games and then tries to sort his way through the jungle of coaching appointments. Who in their right mind would buy into this crazy world? (We can only hope that Perky Girl has the answers! – Ed.)
Almanac Swimming: 65 swims to celebrate a 65th birthday!
January 28, 2025 by 3 Comments
To celebrate his 65th birthday, Stanley Ulijaszek challenged himself to 65 swims over twelve months and recounts them in his book, ‘Memories Like Water: Sixty Five Swims At Sixty Five Years Of Age’.
Almanac Tennis: The top 15 Australian Mens Tennis Players 1985-2024
January 25, 2025 by 4 Comments
Phil Mendes revisits and updates his list of the best 15 Australian male tennis players since 1985.
Almanac Tennis: The top 15 Australian Female Tennis Players 1985-2024
January 25, 2025 by 5 Comments
With the finals of the Australian Open about to take place Philip Mendes nominates his top 15 female tennis players during the years 1985 – 2024.
NFL 2024 Division Championships – The Morice Norris Cup
January 23, 2025 by 6 Comments
Earl saw it coming weeks ago; the Lions are gone. So what happens now in the final weeks of the NFL season?
Almanac Swimming: More Lorne Pier to Pub – Shark bait!
January 17, 2025 by 1 Comment
Col Ritchie remembers the time he and his mate Tony Forbes were shark bait during a swim at Lorne.
NFL Week 19 – The Hendon Hooker Cup
January 16, 2025 by 2 Comments
It’s not all smooth sailing for Earl O’Neill as he tries to put together ‘a team that local folks will be proud of, a team that will keep on battling, no matter the scoreboard or standings’. But, he concedes, it could be worse!
Almanac Swimming: Lorne Pier to Pub 2025 – Number 26!
January 14, 2025 by 15 Comments
Col Ritchie completes his 26th finish in the Lorne Pier to Pub ocean swim and presents his account of the 2025 swim.
Almanac Sport: A big year for Australian international sports
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Are you ready for sport at its international peak? Tony Dosen clearly is as he outlines the biggest events and names set to light up 2025.
Almanac Tennis – 1975 Australian Open: Jimbo v Newk, a Cult Classic
January 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
As the 2025 Australian Open begins, Michael Sexton revisits the classic 1975 Jimmy Connors v John Newcombe men’s final.
NFL Week 18 – The Kneecaps Cup
January 9, 2025 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill is pumped and the Detroit Lions are firing. Is a Super Bowl appearance, just a month away now, becoming more likely?
NFL Week 17 – The Tanner Engstrand Cup
January 2, 2025 by 3 Comments
The NFL playoffs are only a week away and Earl is already looking to see who he can jag to the Jaguars for next season. It’s no time for the faint-hearted.
Almanac Tennis: Newk v Connors – 50 Years On From An Australian Open Classic
January 1, 2025 by 2 Comments
Tony Dosen relives the classic 1975 Australian Open Men’s tennis final between John Newcombe and Jimmy Connors.
Almanac Life: Travels with ‘The Little Champ’
December 25, 2024 by 5 Comments
Andrew Fraser recalls a rich history of interstate travels for sport, particularly those involving his Mum, better known as ‘The Little Champ’.
RITV Summer Series: Nina Kennedy – RITV Performance of the Year 2024
December 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
RITV continues his Summer Series with his award for Performance of the Year.
NFL Week 15 – The Carlton Davis III Cup
December 19, 2024 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill updates us on his takeover of the Jacksonville Jaguars – it’s no easy task when there’s a quarter of a billion bucks on the line! At least Perky Girl seems to be enjoying herself.
NFL 2024 Week 14 – The Pat O’Connor Cup
December 12, 2024 by 3 Comments
Earl’s coverage of the NFL this week is all about ‘belief’ mixed it up with YAC. Don’t get it? Read on!
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