Brazil have lost their second consecutive World Cup qualifier as Colombia fought back to win 2-1 against the five-times champions, who are winless in the last three games and dropped to fifth in the South American standings. It was a cathartic evening for Liverpool forward Luis Diaz who, just a few days after Colombia guerrillas […]
The Springboks’ standard that Proteas ignored to their peril, risky Aussie call that came up trumps
South Africa’s cricket team has been panned at home for taking a risk on injured skipper Temba Bavuma in their thrilling loss to Australia in the World Cup semif-final. Bavuma was slated for taking his place in the game despite having a hamstring injury. He scored a duck and his captaincy decisions were questions. “Failures […]
‘It’s horrific’: Socceroos braced for emotional WCQ – is it ‘bonkers’ that we have to play Palestine right now?
The Socceroos are determined to remain focused on their football as they prepare to face Palestine in a World Cup qualifier set against the backdrop of conflict in the Middle East. After thrashing Bangladesh 7-0 at Melbourne’s AAMI Park in their opening qualifying match on Thursday night to take early control of Group I, Australia […]
Why the ‘wicked-wicket’ lament will forever remain a cry in the cricketing wilderness
It tickles me pink to read articles that suggest there’s something sinister about India “doctoring” pitches at the World Cup before their semi-final. The yesteryear had similar allegations of home umpires’ favouring the hosts. That rang true. In fact, every nation used to be guilty of that. It used to be tit-for-tat tours. That is, […]
Rugby News: England star REJECTED these two NRL clubs, ‘crucial’ breakthrough for Lions tour
Young England winger Henry Arundell has knocked back interest from two NRL clubs, according to his agent. Arundell’s agent, Ryan Shahin, reacted strongly to rumours in the Australian media linking clubs to the 21-year-old. Reports in News Corp media suggested Arundell’s agents had reached out seeking opportunities, rather than the other way around. “Players of […]