NBL referees boss Scott Butler has conceded officials “made a mistake” to deny Melbourne United a potential match-winning free throw, even though the decision to reverse the call on review was correct. The frantic conclusion to Monday night’s overtime win by Perth left United coach… Read More »‘A mistake was made’: NBL admits Delly was robbed of potential game-winner in loss to Perth
Without a Fight completed the rare Caulfield Cup-Melbourne Cup double on Tuesday as star jockey Mark Zahra went back-to-back in the big one after jumping off last year’s winner Gold Trip. Without a Fight, which paid $9.10 the win and $3.30 the place, came from… Read More »TWO GOOD! Zahra wins back-to-back Melbourne Cups, and 22-year first, after ditching Gold Trip for Without a Fight
Ian Foster has confirmed reports that his family were confronted by a knife-wielding man at the Rugby World Cup in France. It was rpeorted that Foster’s wife, Leigh, and his daughter – who plays football for the New Zealand national team – were approached by the… Read More »‘Young man with a knife’: Foz confirms scary attack at World Cup
At first glance, Canberra’s Ricky Stuart and Parramatta’s Brad Arthur are two coaches that don’t seem to have that much in common. Stuart was a champion halfback who won three premierships as a player with the Raiders, represented the Blues and the Kangaroos with great… Read More »Two NRL coaches, 20 seasons between them – and bugger all to show for it
As we grind into the 40th or so match of this World Cup, the cricket merry-go-round continues. After India (probably) hoist the World Cup, Australia are due to play a five-match T20 series against them straight after, for reasons only known to Cricket Australia, the… Read More »It’s time for cricket’s ultimate State of Origin grudge match – East vs West instead of ho-hum Tests