When a team is up by two with precisely four minutes left and gets a penalty right in front, pop quiz hot shot – what do you do? Cronulla were faced with this scenario last Saturday at Magic Round against the Roosters, clinging to their… Read More »NRL doesn’t need any more rule changes but a tweak required for unintended consequences of seven-tackle set
Departing Eels coach Brad Arthur publicly thanked fullback and team leader Clint Gutherson for his efforts during his time at the Eels. This was a fitting tribute for King Gutho who Arthur leaned on more than any other player during his 11-year tenure with the… Read More »‘Providing maximum contribution with minimal coaching’: Who are the NRL’s most ‘coachable’ players?
As Australian international Riley McGree continues his recuperation from a season-ending foot injury and operation, he watched his Championship club Middlesbrough fall short of the Premiership playoffs. Meanwhile, another midfield Riley – Matt O’Riley of Celtic – is winning pennants and trophies with Celtic and… Read More »The two lives of Riley: A Sliding Doors moment that is yielding two completely different footballing stories
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has soaked up the “special” experience of bringing the Premier League giants to his hometown Melbourne despite a friendly loss on penalties to Newcastle United. James Maddison’s goal in the 31st minute, after a sustained period of dominance from Spurs, broke… Read More »Aussie Ange soaks up special MCG homecoming despite Spurs losing post-season friendly on penalties
San Diego Padres outlook after Second Baseman Xander Bogaerts was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder fracture. Bogaerts injured himself when he was diving for a ground ball against the Braves on Monday. Newly acquired Luis Arraez is set to cover… Read More »Padres Outlook: 2B Xander Bogaerts Out for Months