In 1992, after a year of press scandals and other misfortunes that plagued the royal family, the late Queen Elizabeth II would come to describe that tumultuous year as her annus horribilis (her horrible year for those of us not versed in Latin). Australian rugby… Read More »The (dis)union of Australian rugby: Does it really get any worse than this?
Chicago Bears updated Team Outlook after newly-acquired Edge Rusher Montez Sweat was extended on a 4-year, $98 million deal. The Bears traded for Sweat at the deadline and will now give their new lineman a contract that will keep him in Chicago for four more… Read More »Bears Updated Outlook: ED Montez Sweat Extended
New Zealand’s Matt Henry has been ruled out of the World Cup in India with a torn right hamstring and replaced in the squad by fellow paceman Kyle Jamieson. Henry sustained the injury during Wednesday’s match against South Africa in Pune, with a scan confirming… Read More »Kiwis ‘gutted’ as Black Caps gun ruled out of remainder of World Cup
Unsung hero Lucy Single has helped Gold Coast book their second AFLW finals appearance with a 14-point win over Essendon. Losing midfield powerhouse Charlie Rowbottom to an ankle injury proved no obstacle in the Suns’ maiden clash with the Bombers, as they finished the regular… Read More »Suns women finals bound after downing Dons to leave Essendon facing nervous wait
The Aurelio Vidmar era at Melbourne City has started with a 2-0 win over Sydney FC thanks to goals from Steven Ugarkovic and Jamie Maclaren. City dispensed with Rado Vidosic this week following their 6-0 thrashing at Adelaide United and saw an instant reaction with… Read More »No shots fired: Corica stares down sack after another disaster as Sydney FC hand Vidmar dream start