Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has produced a gladiatorial 179 not out to steer India to a commanding 6-336 on day one of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam. The 22-year-old smacked five sixes and 17 fours in his career-best knock, seemingly unfazed by his batting… Read More »Jaiswal, not Bazball: Indian opener’s blistering century brings England back down to earth
A set of six individual Air Jordan sneakers worn by Michael Jordan during NBA finals have sold for $US8 million ($A12 million) at an auction in New York, setting a new global auction record for game-worn basketball shoes. The shoes, worn by one of basketball’s… Read More »How much? Jordan’s old sneakers rake in EIGHT-figure sum to shatter global auction record
In a complete shift from Eddie Jones’ bullish approach, new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has tempered expectations by saying he’s “not expecting miracles” and doesn’t have a “magic formula” to turn the rugby nation around overnight. Schmidt, who was appointed as Jones’ successor last month,… Read More »‘Not expecting miracles’: Schmidt tempers Wallabies hopes as coach outlines No.1 priority
The Socceroos have crashed out of the Asian Cup in heartbreaking fashion, suffering a dramatic 2-1 extra-time loss to South Korea after throwing away a 1-0 lead. The irrepressible Craig Goodwin gave Australia the lead on Friday (Saturday AEDT) when he volleyed home in the… Read More »Unfortunate Son: Socceroos OUT after defender’s two moments of madness allow Korea to strike
If you walk through NRL training facilities, you’ll usually catch a few big motivational posters that give you an insight into what the team’s mottos are for the year. At Manly’s Brookvale base, one phrase jumps out: ‘live attack’. Anthony Seibold’s side were very unusual… Read More »‘We don’t want to do what everyone else does’: How ‘live attack’ became Manly’s mantra for 2024