Manchester United knew their task: beat Bayern Munich at home. They also knew their limitations, with the other game in the group, requiring a draw between Danish champions FC Copenhagen and Turkish giants Galatasaray to progress. As it happened, they got neither. United lost thanks to a Kingsley Coman goal midway through the second half. […]
‘Disgraceful’, ‘knee jerk’, ‘ill-conceived publicity stunt’: Hagipantelis fires back after Tigers day of drama
There was always little chance that Wests Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis would go quietly after being spectacularly ditched from the club’s board yesterday. The fedora-wearing lawyer, who is also the club’s major sponsor through his role as Principal at Bryden’s Lawyers, has fired back at the Holman Barnes Group (HBG) that controls the club with […]
Demons coach, CEO face the music over star duo, finals failures and building a new base: ‘We’re not living under a rock’
Melbourne fans have been promised their AFL team is not “living under a rock” as the Demons reel from a second successive failed September. As coach Simon Goodwin detailed how the coaches and players plan to improve on another straight-sets finals exit, club chief executive Gary Pert again strongly defended Melbourne’s culture. Pert said the […]
Sangha spins his web but Heat too hot for Thunder as Neser shows he’s a triple threat with catch of the year contender
The Brisbane Heat’s bowlers have delivered them an impressive 20-run win against the Sydney Thunder in Canberra to continue their unbeaten start to the BBL season. A classy 46 from in-form opener Colin Munro and clinical bowling from their disciplined bowling attack saw the Queenslanders cruise to victory on Tuesday night. Only a late flurry […]
‘Stinking nepotism’, ‘bygone era’ or Japan’s saviour? Why Eddie’s mate has risked his rep on Wallaby turncoat
TOKYO: Natto – or fermented soybeans – is the Japanese equivalent of Vegemite in that people generally love it or hate it. Given events of the last few months, the two foods are a good way of starting off a piece on how people currently feel about Eddie Jones, who is expected to be confirmed […]