A six used to mean more. It just did. Cricket matches now have so many that they have much less significance. When you look at some of the mediocre batters who are able to clear the rope with their souped-up batters these days, you can… Read More »Bats hit crazy distances: Joy of six diminishes as modern chunks of willow turn average batters into master blasters
The weekend started with Melbourne City getting a much-needed three points. There was everything from controversy to a seven-goal game and plenty of points of interest with the fans back in numbers for the Original Rivalry. Check out the one player from each team who… Read More »The A-League players who were the difference for their teams in Round 3
Minnesota Vikings updated Team Outlook after Running Back Cam Akers suffered a torn achilles that will end his season. The Vikings acquired Akers in a trade with the Rams earlier this season and he got 49 touches across 6 games with the team. With Akers… Read More »Vikings Updated Outlook: RB Cam Akers Torn Achilles
We saw the season’s first coaching change, plenty of goals and entertaining football across a busy week. Lots to discuss so let’s not delay. Here are your A-League Round 3 talking points. New coach bump for City – but was punting Rado right call? A… Read More »A-League Round 3 talking points: City’s ruthless call, Victory reborn, King gets it wrong
Pakistan’s remarkable victory in their do-or-die World Cup clash with New Zealand has ensured the tournament will have the grandstand group stage finish many thought unlikely. With one game each left to play, Babar Azam’s men are only net run rate behind the Black Caps,… Read More »COMMENT: It’s great for the World Cup – but Pakistan’s DLS-assisted win over NZ proves the system needs a rethink