Franz Beckenbauer, a legend of German soccer and one of the world game’s most influential figures as a player, coach and administrator, has died at the age of 78. The Bavarian is one of only three men – along with Brazil’s Mario Zagallo, who in… Read More »Vale, Franz Beckenbauer: Tributes flow for ‘Der Kaiser’, one of football’s most influential figures
It’s easy to start descending into the five stages of grief if you believe all that’s being said about Test cricket’s potentially grisly demise looming on the horizon. Cricket nuffies need to revolt against the T20 revolution. The alternative is the Kubler-Ross model of dealing… Read More »How Test cricket can shake off five stages of grief to not only survive but soldier on for another 150 years
We were hoping for a great contest, and we got one! Dave Warner might have gone out a winner, but there were many moments in that final Test at the SCG where Pakistan showed that they have a lot of good cricketers on the horizon… Read More »COMMENT: Whitewash or not, was Pakistan’s entertaining fight worthy of more than three Tests?
As part of a series profiling the expected Round 1 sides for all 17 NRL clubs in 2024, it’s time to see if the latest salary cap hits will affect Penrith’s plans for a fourth straight premiership. The good news for the rest of the… Read More »NRL Round 1 predicted teams: Penrith Panthers – premiers lose more stars yet again but young talent ready to step up
Memphis Grizzlies Team Outlook after superstar Point Guard Ja Morant was ruled out for the season with a torn labrum. The Grizzlies’ star missed the first 25 games of the season and will now miss the last 3 months in a lost season for Memphis.… Read More »Grizzlies Outlook: Ja Morant Out for Season (Labrum)