Boxing is returning to free-to-air television in the United States. Is promoter/manager Al Haymon Boxing’s Dark Lord, or someone to be thanked? Gregor Lewis gives us the lowdown.
Crio’s Racing: Autumn Whispers
January 14, 2015 by 20 Comments
Crio reckons the good autumn horses are starting to creep back and liven up the racing scene. Tips and winners welcomed.
Asian Cup: Uzbekistan v China preview
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Internationalist Patrick Skene previews tonight’s match.
The Accident At Tashi Lapso Pass, Part Three: Rescue In A Doko
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In part two Lakpa Sherpa and his team desperately began to improvise a way to get Louise off the Ngole glacier. In part three, Louise recalls some of the most harrowing moments of her ordeal.
Baked Beans in the Garden of Eden
January 14, 2015 by 4 Comments
With the Aussies recording a comprehensive series win in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Fitzroy Pete travels back in time to Australia’s disastrous tour to the sub-continent in 1998, when India ruled supreme, and preferring baked beans over local cuisine turned out to be a P.R nightmare for SK Warne.
My Options on Media
January 14, 2015 by 18 Comments
Yoshi pushes back off the sightscreen, charges in and unleashes a bumper at the media.
Call For Writers: The 2015 Australian Open Tennis
January 14, 2015 by 8 Comments
The 2015 Australian Open tennis Grand Slam begins on Monday, January 19th. As Stanislav Wawrinka gets set to defend his 2014 Mens singles crown and Serena Williams chases her sixth Womens singles title, we want your tennis contributions!
Lajamanu Footy – “The Lifeblood of the Community”
January 14, 2015 by 2 Comments
Wesley Hull paints a picture of the great game in the Lajamanu community and the impact it has had on everyone involved – especially a whitefella from Tasmania.
The past is another country: A change is gonna come. (Who said that?)
January 14, 2015 by 6 Comments
Sean Curtain’s trusty Blackberry carked it. It got him thinking about change. And Spidercam.
The Royal Oak’s Big Day Out
January 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Glen and his fellow tipplers from the Royal Oak saddle up (pun intended) for a day at the time-honoured Werribee Cup. Was it the outhouse or the penthouse by day’s end for investors?
My 12 Favourite Songs of 2014
January 13, 2015 by 6 Comments
Rick Kane takes the time to list his 12 best songs of 2014. Note: Lots of country AND some western.
The Accident at Tashi Lapso Pass, Part Two: Stranded in Ngloe
January 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
Part two of The Accident at Tashi Lapso Pass. With her leg seriously broken, Louise, Lakpa Sherpa and Nima attempt to find a way off the Ngole glacier to safety.
Crio’s Question: Is T20 good for the game?
January 12, 2015 by 15 Comments
Crio has spotted a truism developing and throws us this one to consider. Is T20 really good for the game?
Seasons in the Sun (Part Twelve): Striving for the finals
January 12, 2015 by 3 Comments
Callum O’Connor and his Lower Plenty Thirds are in a post-Christmas fight for a finals berth. New players may help prospects: “Jacob gives it a good crack – he plays some sublime pulls, cuts and drives. As soon as he stops missing the ball, we’ll have another handy bat in the Thirds…”
Simpler footy
January 12, 2015 by 2 Comments
Josh Barnstable reflects on his formative years spent falling in love with our great game.
The Accident at Tashi Lapso Pass: Part One – The Accident
January 12, 2015 by 9 Comments
Part one of Louise Currie’s story of how a trek to the Tashi Lapso Pass in Kathmandu went horribly wrong. [Warning: not for the overly squeamish – Ed]
An open letter from the residents of Canberra to Kevin Pietersen
January 12, 2015 by 7 Comments
KP’s popularity rating should have him ideally suited to a stint in Canberra. The locals have their reservations however…
Yarrabah – An Aussie Rules “Paradise by the Sea”
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Wesley Hull continues to take us on a journey of exploration about footy in the top end of Australia. Today: welcome to Yarrabah a footballing paradise by the sea
Asian Cup – Iran v Bahrain: One of the Cup favourites satisfies its legion of fans.
January 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Iran seems to have a strong squad of fans. Local Iranians? Supportive neutrals? International visitors? Roy Hay spends the night in the commentary box and sees the favourites get home.
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