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Australia’s tale of Roland Garros woe has plumbed new depths with Max Purcell missing out on six match points before finally losing his first-round match in bewildering fashion following a stirring comeback. But the shattered Purcell, who defended how he delivered an underarm serve on… Read More »‘What a shit sport tennis can be’: Purcell fuming after blowing six match points as Aussie misery in Paris continues

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey will miss up to another month of football and Mason Cox is out for at least six weeks as the reigning premiers count the cost of their mounting injury toll. Versatile tall Jeremy Howe (groin) and Jack Bytel (concussion) are… Read More »AFL News: Injury setbacks for Pies star duo, Parker fails with appeal, Aka lays down challenge to Rayner

There has been no hotter AFL property than Luke Beveridge in terms of media interest this season – with the exception of probably Harley Reid. There have been countless articles, radio segments, television discussions, interviews and podcast rants about whether he is the right man… Read More »Luke Beveridge’s lonely post-game experience begs the question: are press conferences still relevant?

The Crusaders and Hurricanes provided timely reminders of why most of us are interested in rugby. I’ll freely admit I didn’t tip either to beat the Blues and Chiefs, in their respective Super Rugby Pacific clashes last weekend. Both performances were of considerable merit and… Read More »COMMENT: Breathtaking arrogance threatens to tarnish legacy of sacred All Blacks jersey

The selection of Dylan Edwards has the potential to transform NSW and be the icing on the cake for Michael Maguire’s strategy that worked so well for New Zealand last year when they upset the Kangaroos.  I see the battle of the fullbacks as being… Read More »MICHAEL HAGAN: The silent assassin who can tear Maroons apart – and how Madge’s Kiwi blueprint can shake up Origin