The jury is still out on Optus Stadium as a Test venue and the pitch is still very much a work in progress with conditions becoming dangerous for batters as the match wore on. Uneven bounce not only led to a few dismissals with the… Read More »Test-mortem: Jury’s out on ‘treacherous’ Optus as Perth’s best venue, Warner robbed, Marnus slump no big deal … yet
Australian Rugby is in complete turmoil. From what I can see Phil Waugh is doing everything he can to reach a common ground and then The Australian publicises an article with Super Rugby clubs requesting a payout. This is the problem with rugby in Australia:… Read More »Super Rugby clubs want a handout? That’s a disgrace, the game is already broke
A vintage David Warner century, a 500th wicket for Nathan Lyon and a resounding win over Pakistan – things could hardly have gone much better for Australia in the first Test. Challenged at times by a plucky performance from the tourists, headlined by debutant Amir… Read More »Every Aussie rated from first Test vs Pakistan: Brutal Bison, Marnus misery as Warner secures farewell
Defending NBA champions Denver have had their three-game winning streak ended, going down in a thriller 118-117 at home to Oklahoma City. The clash between second and third going into Saturday’s (Sunday AEDT) Western Conference clash promised plenty and delivered. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (25 points) hit… Read More »Aussie NBA wrap: Giddey plays career-low minutes, Exum excellent again and a rare Patty Mills sighting
It’s the first Test of the summer, with the Gabba inexplicably relocated to Perth. No cause for concern, though, as Australia recorded a 360-run win, thanks primarily to batting and bowling magic from local boy and player of the match, Mitchell Marsh. Mitchcraft, if you… Read More »The Liebke Report Card: ‘Full credit to Bazball for teaching Warner how to score quickly in Test cricket’