Key details revealed on Australia’s hosting of the 2027 RWC – and draw timing shapes as issue again

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PARIS – The next men’s Rugby World Cup, in Australia in 2027, will have record number of teams with World Rugby expanding to 24 – but it will also be a week shorter. That will have the impact of decreasing the length of the tournament, removing the bye round from the current tournament which began […]

One year ago in Melbourne, Virat Kohli resurrected his cricket career and broke Pakistan’s heart

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23 October 2022. The MCG was roaring with 90,293 fans supporting arch rivals India and Pakistan as they kicked off their 2022 ICC T20 World Cup campaign. There was plenty of talk on whether India had the edge over Pakistan anymore in World Cups, after losing comprehensively in Dubai by 10 wickets 12 months prior […]

Dominations and snoozefests – Where are all the close games at the Cricket World Cup?

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As I watched Afghanistan chasing 283 to win their World Cup match against Pakistan, in the 38th over a man seated next to me threw up his hands and declared the match would not going to be close. I was getting similar messages from friends on WhatsApp, and other folks posting on X were lamenting […]

The A-League players who were the difference for their teams in Round 1

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It’s great to have the A-League back. In Round 1 we saw some new signings, new coaches and players ready to make an impact in the new season. Check out my choice of player from each team who made a difference. Adelaide United (3) v Central Coast Mariners (0) Adelaide United Zach Clough helped Adelaide […]

Lions Updated Outlook: WR Marvin Jones Released

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Detroit Lions updated Team Outlook after veteran Wide Receiver Marvin Jones was released after he announced his absence from the team. The Lions utilized the veteran as a depth piece, but the return of Jameson Williams from suspension and the emergence of Josh Reynolds has given them other options at receiver. Jones announced that he […]