Nikita Tszyu has overcome a nasty mid-fight moment to score a unanimous points win over Danilo Creati and retain his Australian super welterweight title at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. Tszyu (9-0, 8 KOs) caught Creati (8-2-1, 1 KO), with some powerful left hand shots in the first round in Wednesday’s clash, and the Italian-born challenger had […]
Queensland Maroons 2024 State of Origin predicted team: Slater set to make changes after injuries sideline certain selections
The only real selection debate for Billy Slater has been settled by Kalyn Ponga’s untimely foot injury. Newcastle’s captain was probably unlikely to get the nod ahead of Reece Walsh for the Queensland fullback jersey in Origin I but Slater was keeping his options open heading into this year’s series. Ponga is likely to miss […]
Australia’s brightest rising T20 star JMK may have to wait his turn for World Cup selection, despite already setting IPL alight
Another year and another ICC World Cup is upon us in a couple of months. After the excitement of the 50-over World Cup last year, this time it’s the World Cup of the crash and bang – the ICC World T20 Sports are what dreams are made of – but it goes without saying that […]
The crucial cogs of AFL’s Round 7: Which players need to be the difference makers?
There’s no disputing that season 2024 has been entertaining and tough to predict. Coming into Round 7 Geelong are the only team that’s undefeated, while at the other end of the ladder, North Melbourne is the solitary team that’s failed to win a game. All 18 teams are once again featuring across nine games, with […]
Chinese Grand Prix talking points: Stroll has become the most hated F1 driver in a long time – but that’s simply an unfair call!
It’s been an interesting couple of days in the world of Formula 1 since the chequered flag fell on the Chinese Grand Prix last Sunday. That means it’s a perfect time to bring you the latest edition of The Roar’s F1 talking points – let’s get to it. Lance Stroll may (unfairly) be the most […]