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‘Beyond soccer’: Incredible moment dad celebrates Luis Diaz beating Brazil with WCQ double days after kidnap drama

Brazil have lost their second consecutive World Cup qualifier as Colombia fought back to win 2-1 against the five-times champions, who are winless in the last three games and dropped to fifth in the South American standings. It was a cathartic evening for Liverpool forward… Read More »‘Beyond soccer’: Incredible moment dad celebrates Luis Diaz beating Brazil with WCQ double days after kidnap drama

The Springboks’ standard that Proteas ignored to their peril, risky Aussie call that came up trumps

South Africa’s cricket team has been panned at home for taking a risk on injured skipper Temba Bavuma in their thrilling loss to Australia in the World Cup semif-final. Bavuma was slated for taking his place in the game despite having a hamstring injury. He… Read More »The Springboks’ standard that Proteas ignored to their peril, risky Aussie call that came up trumps

‘It’s horrific’: Socceroos braced for emotional WCQ – is it ‘bonkers’ that we have to play Palestine right now?

The Socceroos are determined to remain focused on their football as they prepare to face Palestine in a World Cup qualifier set against the backdrop of conflict in the Middle East. After thrashing Bangladesh 7-0 at Melbourne’s AAMI Park in their opening qualifying match on… Read More »‘It’s horrific’: Socceroos braced for emotional WCQ – is it ‘bonkers’ that we have to play Palestine right now?

Why the ‘wicked-wicket’ lament will forever remain a cry in the cricketing wilderness

It tickles me pink to read articles that suggest there’s something sinister about India “doctoring” pitches at the World Cup before their semi-final. The yesteryear had similar allegations of home umpires’ favouring the hosts. That rang true. In fact, every nation used to be guilty… Read More »Why the ‘wicked-wicket’ lament will forever remain a cry in the cricketing wilderness