Novak Djokovic has confidently suggested his biggest Australian Open threat is himself as he looks to reprise the 2023 Melbourne form he rates as good as any. The 24-time major champion has won the last four times he’s visited Melbourne Park, blitzing Stefanos Tsitsipas in last year’s final despite being hampered all tournament by a […]
NBA All-Star selections: Steph, LeBron, Lillard face battle to get a start as new generation takes over
The changing of the guard is taking shape with Steph Curry, LeBron James and Damian Lillard facing the prospect of missing out on being an All-Star starter and James Harden getting snubbed again. Curry and LeBron are no guarantee to make the Western Conference starting five due to the poor records of their Warriors and […]
Players allowed to go at snail’s pace with over rates but fans’ complaints fall on deaf ears at ICC
As cricket grapples with the seemingly never-ending questions about its future, it’s clear that players are now holding too much sway in making big picture decisions. Particularly in the big three nations of India, Australia and England, it appears administrators are often falling in line behind the star players rather than the other way around. […]
Who’s the Bos? Jordy and Jackson see spluttering Socceroos past India in drab Asian Cup opener
Australia have began their quest for the Asian Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over India, though the manner of the win will have done little to answer the questions facing Graham Arnold and his team. Goals from Jackson Irvine and substitute Jordy Bos were enough to deliver the win, but against a massively overmatched […]
Could following football’s lead be key in saving Test cricket?
The recent news that South Africa selected a weakened squad for their upcoming Test series against New Zealand has been the catalyst for a flood of commentary about the demise of Test cricket. Coming largely from players, most of the conversation has been driven by emotional reactions rather than providing practical answers, except to pay […]