Swish has had a read of Mike Sexton’s latest book ‘Stories for Harry & Ray’. He recommends it highly in this review.
Almanac Boxing: Bigger than big – The Fighting Fury
October 15, 2021 by 7 Comments
There will never be another Muhammad Ali – but are we seeing the next best thing in Tyson Fury, writes Ron Reed.
Tiger Woods: Sport’s Greatest Comeback?
November 14, 2020 by 15 Comments
In the lead-up to the US Masters which starts tonight, we revisit Peter Baulderstone’s reflection on Tiger Woods’ win at the 2019 US Masters and how he has risen from the ashes of personal and physical betrayals. He tries to rank where it fits with the great comeback stories of Ali, Seles, Laver, Bradman, Hogan and Watson. (Simply brilliant! – Ed.)
Almanac Soccer – World Cup 2018: Power and dissent
June 25, 2018 by 1 Comment
Brin questions whether there is a role for the political within sports as two Swiss players face a sanction from FIFA.
AFL International Cup Day One: Dancing and smiling, wind and rain
August 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
International Cup editor Jack Banister caught up on three games on Sunday as the competition kicked off. The mix of cultures and styles made for a powerful experience despite the weather trying to put a spoiler on things.
Almanac Cricket: Gary Sobers at 80
July 6, 2016 by 5 Comments
Sir Gary Sobers turns 80 and Neil Drysdale shares his experience in meeting the great man.
Almanac Boxing: Et tu, Brute?
June 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Harold Peacock reveals an historical perspective on Peter Jackson, The World’s Greatest boxer, buried in Roma Qld.
Irish bareknuckle Paddy Monaghan, the petition and Muhammad Ali
June 9, 2016 by 5 Comments
Neil Drysdale with a heartening story of the relationship between Dublin’s bareknuckle boxing champion Paddy Monaghan and Muhammad Ali, which lasted well beyond the Vietnam petition that forged it. “He said ‘Paddy, you don’t realise how much you’ve helped me, but can you help me one more time? I’m over here for Ovaltine: what the hell is Ovaltine?’ “
Billy Crystal’s ‘Fifteen Rounds’
June 8, 2016 by 5 Comments
Billy Crystal’s tribute to Muhammad Ali [Thanks to Peter Baulderstone for alerting us to this – JTH]
Ali: Boxer, campaigner, doodler
June 7, 2016 by 1 Comment
Hamish Neal was aware of Muhammad Ali’s boxing career and in the past two days discovered more about the man and legend.
Muhammad Ali: In Louisville, he’s finally The Greatest
June 7, 2016 by 5 Comments
Glenn Brownstein has returned from Australia to his home near Louisville, Kentucky, where you might guess what the top story is.
Round 11 Review – The 2016 Charles Liston Cup
June 7, 2016 by 1 Comment
Somehow Earl O’Neill has managed to segue from Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali into Round 11 results with his inimitable style.
Once Were Warriors – Remembering Muhammad Ali
June 6, 2016 by 8 Comments
Peter Baulderstone remembers Muhammad’s Ali life as it unfolded and his impact in changing the culture and attitudes in the 60s.
Muhammad Ali
June 4, 2016 by 16 Comments
Neil Drysdale pens a wonderful tribute to the late, great Muhammad Ali. Add your Ali tributes and memories.
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