Bleed Orange: not just a catch phrase

When people think of the Melbourne sporting landscape, one thing often overlooked is the local Ice Hockey scene. Nath Tanner writes about his beloved Mustangs and his love for the little known sport of ice hockey.

Mel Triulcio: A passion for softball and community

Phil Dimitriadis interviews the president of the West Coburg Redbacks Softball club.

Wallabies v Lions: Izzy Izzy Izzy, Oi Oi Oi

Not since David Beckham landed on his backside in a penalty shoot-out in the 2004 European Championship quarter-final has such a mishap decided a major sporting occasion.

NBA finals: Merciless Beasts

In the dying moments of the NBA finals, Archie Butterfly witnesses the cruelty of the sports gods in Tim Duncan’s ‘Sarajevo moment’.

Wallabies gamble on pace over power

Tim Ladhams looks at the lead-up form of the British and Irish Lions and the tactics which have been successful against them as they prepare for the first of three Tests against the Wallabies in Brisbane tomorrow night.

Swim Like a Fish, Katie!

We have followed Katie O’Donnell’s swimming career. Here is a letter to Katie from her Dad on the announcement of some fantastic news.

Lacrosse Under 18 National Championships

Sam Pang has been heard to describe netball as “basketball with all the good bits taken out”. Lacrosse is like hockey, but with a lot of good bits thrown in.

The US Masters

Caitlin Nobes is looking forward to the US Masters this weekend – and her interest is in the performance of Tiger.

Run for your life

Given recent events in Brisbane where a huge storm caused injury to some participants, Iron Mike considers the mind of the long distance runner whose competitive instincts preside.

Athletics adds some much-needed Wattage

You’d be forgiven for thinking that track and field had taken an indefinite break after London but Melbourne hosts an IAAF event, the grandiosely-named Qantas Melbourne World Challenge, this Saturday.

The Stawell Gift

Luke Reynolds advises all Knackers to put the Stawell Gift on their bucket list.

Softball: Passion and Poetry

Anastasia Dimitriadis reflects on her first season of competitive Softball in the NDSA.

Special Olympics: Kate’s story

Kate O’Donnell has taken to the water like her dad, Dips, took to the track. She shares her story about the upcoming Special Olympics Victorian State Games.

From Croke Park to Vicarage Road is a one hour flight with Ryanair

Like a buzzing beer garden in twilight, All Ireland Football Championship quarterfinal day at Dublin’s Croke Park is fantastic. During our family tour of Ireland, France and Italy, we see a conclave of cathedrals but with O’Keefe ancestry in County Cork, this becomes a special pilgrimage. And while it’s Dublin and Roscommon clashing, a vivid [Read more]

Disillusioned with Modern Sport? Try Darts

Craig Dodson would much rather have a few quiet ones with Phil Taylor than a Red Bull with James Magnussen.

The Pope’s Induction (another leaked e-mail from the Vatican HR department)

Sean Curtain reveals another leaked email from the Vatican HR department.

Head of School Girls clash with APS is bad for rowing…and for the girls

A school rowing clash favours the boys ahead of the girls. Steve Fahey thinks there must be a better way.

Leave the Grand Prix alone

Those that don’t like the Grand Prix in Melbourne should be tolerant of those who do, writes Jake “Cobba” Stevens.

Time-poor parents and their influence on cricket participation

When talking to parents about a decline in cricket participation, there is a common thread of what is good for the parent being a decision making factor. Parents are saying that the impact on their weekends is a significant factor.

A Night at the Garden

Peter Flynn deals with Sabres and Rangers in New York. It’s a brutal affair.