NBA Power Rankings: Celtics the team to beat at halfway point, Nuggets cruising, Clippers rising but Lakers, Warriors goners

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Denver have the championship pedigree but Boston are undoubtedly the team to beat in the race for the 2023-24 NBA trophy.  The Nuggets are cruising in third spot in the Western Conference but the Celtics are the hottest team in the league at the halfway mark of the season.  And it’s not just a case […]

With place in round of 16 secure, Graham Arnold needs to swing his axe

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With a place in the round of 16 confirmed, only a first-place decider with Uzbekistan remains between now and the knockouts. With knockout qualification, a victory against the Uzbeks is no longer critical – but line-up changes are necessary if the Socceroos are to sharpen themselves ahead of the sudden death phase of the tournament. […]

Travis should Head up the order until Green proves he’s four-midable enough to earn important spot

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Just because Cameron Green gobbles up bowing attacks at first-class level at four shouldn’t necessarily mean he gets the gig in the Test team.  Travis Head bats at four when he makes a rare appearance for South Australia and at this point in their respective careers, is a more reliable option than Green.  Even though […]

2024 is the Year of the Dragon, but it looks like St George Illawarra didn’t get the memo

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There’s nothing like a brand new year and the prospect of another footy season to fill you with both optimism and excitement, unless of course you’re one of the many Dragons fans who’ve lived through a decade of disappointment under coaches Paul McGregor and Anthony Griffin. For them, “optimism” and “excitement” are often replaced by […]

‘Said we were a stack of dominos’: Perth disrespect leads to sweet Strikers revenge as spin twins skittle Scorchers

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Adelaide Strikers have spun past Perth Scorchers in an upset Big Bash League victory to move within one victory of the tournaments decider. Chasing 156 in the knockout final, the Scorchers were 0/38 before being rolled for 105 to end their chase for a third-straight BBL title. It was a second successive loss for the […]