Ben McDermott has returned from concussion to steer the Hobart Hurricanes to a confidence-boosting seven-wicket BBL win over the Sydney Thunder. McDermott, who missed two matches after a training mishap, top-scored with an unbeaten 53 from 34 deliveries as his side chased down 8-150 with 11 balls to spare at Blundstone Arena on Monday night. […]
Have we finally reached Peak A-League? Wrong team listed as league leaders after ALM fails to read rules properly
The A-League is known for loveable, if slightly amateurish quirks – and they appear to have made an error that might top the lot. Indeed, it is the top that was the issue, as an eagle-eyed Wellington Phoenix fan appears to have noticed that his side should have been placed first at the turn of […]
Swiatek in must-win match after Spain strike Cup blow
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has edged Team Spain to within sight of the United Cup quarter-finals with a spirited comeback victory over Poland’s world No.9 Hubert Hurkacz. Davidovich Fokina recovered from a set down to prevail 3-6 6-3 6-4 at Perth’s RAC Arena to give Spain a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three-match tie. Already topping Group […]
‘Our greatest ever three-format player’: Warner in retirement shock as opener pulls pin a second time
David Warner has dropped a bombshell on Australian cricket with the announcement that he is to retire from the ODI team as well as the Test team. The opener will play his final game in the longest format this week, retiring on home turf at the SCG, but it had been expected that he would […]
‘Greatest comeback of all time’: McGregor says he’s returning to fight Chandler in UFC
Conor McGregor says he’s returning to the UFC for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas, calling it the “greatest comeback of all time”. McGregor made the announcement in a video posted to one of his social media accounts. A UFC spokesperson did not confirm or deny the fight. The 35-year-old […]