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SPORTS - Sports better days

SPORTS - Sports better days

It was my privilege to be of the guest list for the launch of former Australian cricket captain and Olympic hockey player Brian Booth, titled "Booth to Bat" in the early '80s held at the Sydney Cricket Ground. .

  • One step closer to DayNight test cricket

    The International Cricket Council is one step closer to approving the introduction of day/night test cricket following its decision to trial a pink ball in a series of first class matches.

  • Battle of the Codes backfires for big spending AFL

    It was supposed to be one of the great marketing ploys of this generation; a bold move into the West of Sydney, needed some bold marketing ploys.

  • Great Ocean Road Marathon

    Fancy a journey along Victoria\'s famous Great Ocean Road? How about on foot? This Sunday, over 1000 runners will travel 45km on this section of road.

  • United almost crowned champions!!

    Manchester United hosted Chelsea in the deciding fixture of the Championship and it was United's day as they took the lead within 30 seconds. United doubled their advantage before half time and only a late Lampard strike made the scoreline look close. United should have been out of sight with many chances, but in the end it didn't matter as they now only need a point in their last 2 matches to be crowned champions of England again.

  • NBA Playoffs - A premonition becomes reality

    Six months ago, I began writing comment pieces on the greatest sport on earth, the NBA. After years of observation on the finer points of the game, I decided to go against the grain and make what some higher profile commentators of the game would call a little adventurous.

  • Australia vs. New Zealand ANZAC test match preview

    For the 122nd time since 1908, Australia will clash with its Trans-Tasman rival on the Gold Coast tonight.

  • Friday night footy: Port Adelaide v Hawthorn

    The 2011 AFL Season has thrown up some great contests. Tomorrow's game could bring one of the biggest upsets. Will the underdogs, Port, get up at home over an in-form Hawks outfit?

  • Arsenal blow race wide open!

    Manchester United missed the chance to almost certainly lift the premiership after losing 1-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates. Arsenal started the strongest, having many chances to take the lead. Vidic also nearly gifted the gunners the lead with a blatant handball however the referee missed it. Arsenal eventually scored and nearly gave away the win with a late United shout for a penalty that was turned down. United now face a tough tough home game against Chelsea to decide the premiership title.

  • Competition and the Bible

    From Genesis to Revelation the concept of competition reigns as part of the economy of God as the unfolding story of the Salvation of men and women takes us on a journey from Adam and Eve through the final triumph of righteousness in The Revelation.

  • NBA Playoffs - The best race in twenty years

    Well the masses have been waiting and hoping all years and were now on the cusp of it. The Miami Heat are about to face arch nemesis the Boston Celtics.

  • AFL media deal a breakthrough in sports coverage

    The AFL has announced a massive $1.3billion television, internet and telephone coverage deal for the next five years, marking its self as the leading national sport in the country.