One of the absolute joys that makes test cricket unique is there is no other sport where records set, whether by intent or by accident over 100 years ago can survive. The first test set a record that 2522 tests later still hasn’t been broken… Read More »Plenty of Test cricket’s records look safe, but which ones can still be broken?
It is now officially 2024, so that means one thing – NRL prediction season. When it comes to top 8 predictions, the safe option is to stick with last year’s teams, but history says otherwise. As the below table shows, there is an average of… Read More »The great NRL 2024 top 8 swap… Who’s moving into the finals – and who’s out?
In sport there is nothing sadder than wasted potential. Sometimes it can be due to constant injury issues, other times it can be down to mentality. In the case of Nick Kyrgios, his failure to reach the heights he was capable of are a result… Read More »Injuries, attitude and wasted potential – Is it too late for Nick Kyrgios to ever reach the top?
The 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games is already proving controversial. Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner quit the delivery forum in December, opposing a $2.7 billion Gabba stadium rebuild and outraging cynics and corporates looking for ways to capitalise on the event. But while the politicians argued,… Read More »While the politicians argue, Australia’s young sporting leaders look at how the Olympics use sport for positive change
While serious doubts remain over the Socceroos’ ability to scale the heights of 2015 and win the Asian Cup, they have cleared the first hurdle by progressing through Group B with a game to spare in Qatar. A 1-0 win over Syria, via Jackson Irvine’s… Read More »Syria killers: Irvine strike sends Socceroos into Asian Cup knockout stages