The Perth Scorchers have overcome a crazy batting collapse and a Shaun Marsh masterclass to post a 13-run BBL win over the Melbourne Renegades in front of 42,226 fans at Optus Stadium. The Scorchers lost a remarkable 7-5 in the space of 18 balls late in their innings to be bowled out for 162 in […]
NRL Round 1 predicted teams: Melbourne Storm – Bellamy’s title hopes hinge on Papenhuyzen’s comeback
As part of a series profiling the expected Round 1 sides for all 17 NRL clubs in 2024, it’s time to see if Craig Bellamy can conjure up another title in Victoria before retiring. Craig Bellamy needs Ryan Papenhuyzen back on the park and back to his best if the Storm are any hope of […]
‘Embarrassing oversight’… ‘flat out wrong’: BBL catch controversy erupts after Ashes-esque moment
Controversy has erupted in the Big Bash League after Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques appeared to take a stunning catch – and injure his shoulder – to remove Melbourne Stars opener Marcus Stoinis. With the Stars 0/28 in the fifth over chasing 155 for their first win of the season, Rogers attempted to loft Sixers […]
Boxing Day gifts: Australia let off the hook at MCG as Pakistan let bowling-friendly conditions slip through their fingers
Pakistan paid the price for dropping yet another simple catch and not attacking the stumps as Australia negotiated their way through a tricky opening day to the Second Test at the MCG. The Boxing Day start was full of Christmas presents from Pakistan – they gave David Warner and Steve Smith a second chance with […]
‘Improving and recovering well’: Sam Mitchell spends Christmas in US hospital with pneumonia scare
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is recovering in a New York hospital after contracting pneumonia while travelling in the US. Mitchell suffered the illness on holiday with wife Lyndall and his three children late last week, forcing him to spent Christmas in New York University Hospital and delaying his return to Australia. While the 41-year old […]