Brisbane Roar have dropped a bombshell on Christmas Eve with the departure of manager Ross Aloisi with strong rumours that he will take up a job in China. Luciano Trani will take charge for the Roar’s game at Melbourne City on Thursday with the long-standing assistant named as interim coach. Aloisi had revitalised the Roar […]
‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
Jai Opetaia has taken his frustrations out on a hapless Ellis Zorro, the unbeaten Australian delivering a brutal first-round knockout in Saudi Arabia. The cruiserweight was forced to vacate his IBF world title belt to take his place on the mega-card in Riyadh early on Sunday morning (AEDT). In a bout reportedly worth $680,000 to […]
Manchester divided as ten Hag pressure mounts after getting Hammered, Ange-ball pays off again as Spurs sink Everton
Goals from West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus extended Manchester United’s miserable run in the English Premier League. Bowen bundled home at the second attempt in the 72nd minute, his 11th league goal this season, and Kudus struck his fourth goal in as many games to settle matters. It was another worrying setback for […]
Wade makes up for worst review in history as Hurricanes roll Renegades, Thunder break duck to continue Stars’ woeful run
Matthew Wade has blasted 82 as the Hobart Hurricanes overcame the Melbourne Renegades and some fielding restriction drama to notch a breakthrough Big Bash League win. After missing a game with back spasms, Wade’s 50-ball knock on Saturday night at Blundstone Arena got his side past Melbourne’s 5-183 with an over to spare and six […]
An action man, a donkey, a Tibetan singing bowl?: What every NRL club wants to get in their Christmas stocking
‘Tis the season for giving, and after receiving so much from the NRL over the last 12 months, it seemed only appropriate that we show our appreciation with a present or two. Rugby league doesn’t lack for big blokes with beards, but we think we can play Santa for a night, with a long list […]