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Four of Australia’s World Cup-winning stars – Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner – are in line to scoop cricket’s biggest individual honours after being shortlisted for the ICC Cricketer of the Year awards. All-conquering captain Cummins and World Cup final batting… Read More »Aussie stars in line for ICC awards as Cummins’ side ends India’s stranglehold on rankings by reclaiming top spot

It’s that time of year when NBA diehards start firing up the trade machine and pondering which star can be plucked from another franchise to disrupt the title race.  New York and Toronto tipped off trade season with the OG Anunoby for RJ Barrett and… Read More »NBA trade season tips off early – Lakers need to make huge move or LeBron’s itchy feet could flare up again

As part of a series profiling the expected Round 1 sides for all 17 NRL clubs in 2024, the Knights are dark horses for the top four.  The Knights went from potentially punting their coach mid-season to storming into the finals in 2023 but the… Read More »NRL Round 1 predicted teams: Newcastle Knights – halves face competition from new recruits but season hinges on Ponga

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