There were fireworks for Melbourne as they proved superior with a 34-28 win at their AAMI park fortress, but it wasn’t without a real scare from a Knights outfit who knuckled down until the final whistle. The rollercoaster 80 minutes was a quality contest, showcasing… Read More »Storm sizzle late as Wishart and Hughes fire despite a gallant Newcastle performance
The AFL have conceded the free kick paid against Gold Coast defender Mac Andrew to St Kilda’s Max King in the dying minutes of the Suns’ Saturday night loss, that allowed the Saints forward to snap the winning goal, was incorrect. Andrew reacted furiously after… Read More »‘Better call is no call’: AFL concedes error in Saints’ winning goal free, tick off other controversial late decisions
With a ruthlessness that echoed Rafa Nadal in his Roland Garros heyday, “Queen of Clay” Iga Swiatek has blasted her way to a fourth French Open singles title, dismantling Jasmine Paolini quite mercilessly on Court Philippe Chatrier. At just 23, Swiatek’s current domination of women’s… Read More »‘I’m a perfectionist so there’s always pressure’: Queen of Clay Swiatek dismantles Paolini in lopsided final
Stephen Larkham is building a dog-eat-dog culture at the ACT Brumbies with players desperate to win his favour with intense training ground battles – and it’s paying off big time as they target a Super Rugby Grand Final. The team overcame serious struggles with their… Read More »Bernie’s big ‘bash’: The hunger games fuelling Brumbies’ Super Rugby finals charge
A whirlwind opening partnership from David Warner and Travis Head and a miserly spell from Adam Zampa have led Australia to a commanding 36-run victory over England in Barbados, to leave the old enemy’s T20 World Cup precariously placed. Having shaken off the cobwebs with… Read More »Opener onslaught, Zampa suffocation earns Aussies clinical win to leave England’s WC in sticky situation