Criticism of Australian Open crowds has flown thick and fast among the players at the 2024 tournament, with everything from antics at the Court 6 ‘Courtside bar’ to a laxing of rules allowing fans to enter and exit arenas in between points without needing to… Read More »‘What the f–k are you doing?’ Aussie Purcell slams strange Aus Open uniform choice after first-round win
Living the quiet country life in New Zealand meant I missed the bright lights of London and the cultural change to rock and pop music with bands including the Beatles, Rolling Stones and the Kinks. In later years I wondered what it would have been… Read More »‘Stands beyond rivalry’: Passing the story of Wallabies icon Ken Catchpole through the generations
Australians in recent years have greatly enjoyed Ange Postecoglou’s coaching successes with premierships at Brisbane Roar, where they were undefeated for 36 games and were given the nickname Roarcelona, in Japan with City Group’s Yokohama Marinos, at Scottish giants Celtic, and now in the English… Read More »It’s bigger than Ange – from England to Thailand, there’s a rising Aussie coaching influence in world football
German star Alexander Zverev has defended his position on the ATP council and hit out at reporting over his upcoming appearance in court over domestic abuse allegations. Media in Germany reported this week the 26-year old will face trial in May over alleged bodily harm… Read More »‘More about the clicks’: Zverev in tense presser exchange with reporter as star faces trial over alleged domestic abuse
Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has helped his team avert a late disaster and secure the coveted BBL finals double-chance, beating the Perth Scorchers in a last-ball thriller at Optus Stadium. After English import Laurie Evans’ swashbuckling 72 off 34 balls steered the Scorchers to… Read More »Heroic Henriques prevents Sixers’ all-time meltdown with clutch final over to sink Scorchers, secure top-two finish