Just 24 hours after collecting a third successive Premier League manager of the month award, the chances of Ange Postecoglou making it four in a row have effectively evaporated. Suddenly, it feels as if the Tottenham boss’s luck may be deserting him as he had to witness a resolute performance from his hastily-assembled, makeshift side […]
Smart Signings: The Roosters do need a winger – but is Nawaqanitawase what they are looking for?
With the Finals over and the November 1 contract deadline passed, we can officially declare the NRL’s silly season open. Into the morass of gossip and conjecture, we will bring sanity, with the relaunch of Smart Signings, our dissection of where clubs are weak, what they need to improve and where they might find it. […]
Lest we Forget: Paying tribute to three fallen cricket war heroes for Armistice Day
If you ever happened to find yourself in Gaffargaon in the Mymensingh district of southern Bangladesh, you might for a moment gaze at the rushing Brahmaputra River, but it is unlikely that your thoughts would turn to a long-dead Australian cricketer. It was here in June 1942 that Pilot Officer Ross Gregory of the RAAF […]
Simmons’ shooting phobia set to cost him tens of millions of dollars but at least he’s restoring some of his lost value
Ben Simmons has taken a large step towards restoring his NBA value but just when you thought he was getting back on track, another injury has stalled his redemption season. The Australian 27-year-old has been sidelined for Brooklyn’s last two matches due to a hip injury he suffered in an innocuous drive to the hoop […]
Ufuk-ing beauty: Sydney FC’s new boss strikes as Lolley downs Adelaide United
Sydney FC recorded their victory of the A-League Men season with 5-1 demolition of Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium on Saturday. The clash was Ufuk Talay’s first in charge of Sydney since replacing Steve Corica during the week and the Sky Blues turned on the style for their new coach. “I just wanted a good […]