The natural enemy: Serena Williams and the sporting umpire
Should it matter this much? A wealthy, successful individual expressed fury at the most popular object of vitriol in any sport.
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Putin’s football gambit: How the World Cup paid off
Even before the single ball was kicked at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, there were threats, promises and suggestions from various governments about how best to cope with Vladimir Putin and his designated fiendish circle of authoritarians.
The woes of Luka Modrić: Croatia, nationalism and football
Juraj Vrdoljak of Telesport was convinced. “I think half the population didn’t show up to work on the morning after the win against England.”
Giant-killing heroes and teams at the 2018 World Cup
They have been falling like ninepins at one of the most unpredictable World Cups in generations. Even before the kick-off in the tournament, Italy’s absence was conspicuous.
Defeat in Sochi: Australia’s World Cup campaign ends
“Disappointing is the word. Empty is the other word.” Mile Jedenak, Jun 26, 2018.
The unintentional extremist: Israel Folau, the Bible and Homophobia
What limits opinions? Especially by sportspeople, who are often confused for geniuses of the mind and ambassadors of tact outside their very limited field of endeavour.
The temptations of ball tampering: Steve Smith’s Australia in South Africa
There was an audacity about it, carried out with amateurish callowness.
Djokovic, tennis and player unions: Crying poor or about time?
Novak Djokovic, on returning to competitive tennis at the Australian Open, caused something of a stir that a revolt in the game was brewing.
Neutral athletes: Russia, drugs and the Olympics
Being a moralist in the Olympics doesn’t carry you very far. Turn one way and there are enterprising drug cheats, turn the other and there are wads of cash in envelopes.
A tale of two teams: Australia, Italy and the World Cup
Australia chose a rather roundabout, and dangerous, way of getting to the finals of the FIFA World Cup.
Spinning triumphs: Bangladesh’s victory over Australia
The cricket punter will be delighted by this result. Those favouring the status quo and sides with long stretches of dominance will not.
The passing of Mr Football: Les Murray, Australia and the World Game
“The growth, popularity and success of football in Australia today is absolutely a reflection of [Les Murray’s] passion and advocacy for the game he loved.” – SBS statement, Jul 31, 2017
Rise and fall: Boxing, Horn and Pacquiao
“Every round on the bag, hold the dream. Don’t lose sight of what we set out to do ten years ago. Hold the dream.”
Hillsborough: Holding the police to account
“It is also a story of deceit and lies, of institutional defensiveness defeating truth and justice. It is evidence of a culture of denial within South Yorkshire Police.” Anne Burkett, BBC, Apr 27, 2016.
The demon drink and cricket sponsorship
A strong tone of temperance has characterised discussions about Australian cricket of late.
Beguiling the hosts: India’s fall to spin bowling
It defies the belief of recent memory. Not even the Sheikh of Tweak, Shane Warne, managed such feats on the dry, square-turning pitches on the subcontinent.
Sports and security: Manchester United appoint counter-terrorism chief
It seemed an unnecessarily grand gesture, but the English Premier League discovered last week that Manchester United had appointed its own counterterrorism manager.
When teams perish: Death and football
The pain is hard to take. Chapecoense was the biggest source of happiness in the city. Many in the town are crying.
Baggy green woes: The crisis of Australian cricket
“Get the game back in the dressing room and in time, like those before them, the elite of Australian cricket will be capable of a high performance in a purer sense.” – Mike Coward, Fox Sports, Nov 17, 2016.
Risk, danger and cricket: The death of Phillip Hughes
“It is abundantly clear that once the tragic accident had occurred, there was nothing that could have been done to prevent Phillip’s [Hughes’] death.” – Kristina Stern SC, ABC News, Oct 14, 2016.
Thanks for your remarks, Vas. Well stated and I fear that, as brilliant as Indian cricketers can be – deft, remarkable stunning strokers of the ball – Dravid had a quality otherwise lacking in the overall team. Flashiness is a fine quality, provided you have the capital and deep pockets to back it up…
Missing the Wall: The legacy of Rahul Dravid
The new design is apparently made to ensure that strangulation is avoided. Nor, it seems, are there any previous recorded instances of it. Thanks, Nathan, for the note on ‘snoods’.
FIFA moves: Headscarves and technology