Listing all the attributes of the late John Hipwell, as described by fellow players and journalists, I came to the realisation they were describing the quintessential rugby union halfback. A tenacious player who was a dynamic, brisk runner, providing potent defence and acting as an… Read More »Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback
San Francisco Giants Team Outlook after former Cy Young Starting Pitcher Robbie Ray was acquired in a trade with the Seattle Mariners. Ray will join the top of the San Francisco rotation after being acquired from Seattle in exchange for Mitch Haniger and Anthony DeSclafani.… Read More »SF Giants Outlook: SP Robbie Ray Acquired
The teenage sons of some of the Socceroos’ ‘Golden Generation’ – Tim Cahill, Lucas Neil, Scott Chipperfield, Paul Okon to name just a few – are taking their first steps as professional footballers. Time will tell if they can reach the lofty heights of their… Read More »Sons of guns: It’s time for the progeny of Australian football’s golden generation to start to sparkle in their own right
On a beautiful morning, under a flawless blue sky, a massive stadium is filled with spectators eagerly waiting for something to happen. A punch, a punch through mid-wicket or a gentle push, a rush for a single or two, or who knows, going for something… Read More »Thanks for everything, Dave: how Warner forged a name for himself as an Australian champion
Tampa Bay Rays Team Outlook after Infielder José Caballero was acquired in a trade with the Seattle Mariners. Caballero spent last season as a utility man with the Mariners last season and will now attempt to make the Rays roster in a similar role. View… Read More »Rays Outlook: IF José Caballero Acquired