State of Origin talk can carry on year round, so now is as good a time as any to start discussing who is worthy of selection. Kalyn Ponga has the backing of Cameron Smith for inclusion as a utility for Queensland and Newcastle Knights Coach Nathan Brown would second that backing. Ponga is doing plenty…

The sensational urn of fortune that has been the experience of the New Zealand Warrior in the initial round of the Telstra 2018 NRL Premiership competition encountered a bit of a speedbump when the Melbourne Storm dominated the Warriors in an Anzac Day match. It was a 50 – 10 thrashing dealt to the Warriors,…

As if playing for the Brisbane Lions were not already punishment enough, Dayne Zorko is now under scrutiny for the perception that he lacked the proper display of sportsmanship when his side came up five points short in the recent match with the Gold Coast Suns. Zorko, according to some sources, one being news.com.au, apparently…

The Gold Coast Suns have moved past the Gary Ablett era, thank you very much, and rather than imploding from within, they seem to have emerged stronger, owners of three wins against two losses following the first five rounds of play in the Toyota 2018 AFL Premiership competition. It was a hard fought win for…

Andrew Bogut is back home, his days in the NBA seemingly behind him, although he could make a cameo next season for an NBA club that needs the assistance of an experienced big in the playoffs, but nothing is etched in stone. Bogut seems for the moment to be content to bask in the attention…

Despite having players off in the NBA for the playoffs, the Australian Boomers had no trouble dominating play in the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. They finished up with an 87 – 47 win over Canada to take the gold medal. The Canadians seemed to be a legitimate threat after upsetting the Kiwis in the…

We are well acquainted with the exploits of Australians in the NBA, but one of the lesser-known players who seems to be on the verge of securing a more stable job in the NBA is Columbia, South Carolina native Torrey Craig. Craig was one of the feel-good stories around the 2017 – 2018 Denver Nuggets….

Paceman Pat Cummins has reinjured his back and will not be able to take part in the Indian Premier League season. Cummins is just 24 and the inability to play IPL, due to bone swelling in his spine, will turn out to be a costly proposition. Cummins’ back was bothering him during the recent Test…

Not long ago, when certain rugby players on a certain losing side was involved in a late night adult beverage fueled incident of bad behaviour, it was suggested by some that the players would have been overlooked had their side been winning. The lie was given to that claim when Port Adelaide Power midfielder Sam…

In a remarkable display of leniency, Cricket Australia has not shut the door on a return to captaincy by Steve Smith. CA is forming a committee to further delve into the disgraceful ball-tampering incident in the South African Test series, but CA chairman David Peever said that Smith would have an opportunity to ascend to…