Paul Zalunardo

Paul Zalunardo

Paul Zalunardo is a Senior Sports Journalist with Fairfax Media.

Stephen Curry: the NBA's MVP by the numbers

Paul Zalunardo Lies, damned lies and statistics? When it comes to NBA maestro Stephen Curry numbers quickly become a thing of beauty.

Romeo Castelen heads list of six players leaving Western Sydney Wanderers

On the way out:  Romeo Castelen.

Paul Zalunardo Dutchman Romeo Castelen headlines a list of six players to depart the club.

Live: Kobe Bryant's NBA farewell, Golden State Warriors go for a record 73rd season win

One more night out: Kobe Bryant doing what he does best.

Paul Zalunardo Join us for all the action as the NBA farewells a legend, while the Golden State Warriors go for a record-breaking 73rd season win.

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Afghan boy to get chance to meet his hero Lionel Messi in Barcelona

Dream trip in the offing: Afghan boy Murtaza Ahmadi may meet his hero Lionel Messi in Barcelona.

Paul Zalunardo Murtaza Ahmadi, the Afghan boy who won the world's heart when photos emerged of his home-made Lionel Messi shirt, will get to meet his hero in Barcelona.

Indian cricketer scores 1000 in one innings in schoolboy match

What a knock: Pranav Dhanawade after scoring 652 on on day one of the match.

Paul Zalunardo Forget the arrival at three figures as being the ultimate for a batter in cricket, an Indian schoolboy has shocked the world by scoring 1000 runs - in one innings.

NBA preview: Toronto Raptors still best among sad-looking Atlantic bunch

Time to step up: Kyle Lowry and the Raptors want to make it out of the first round of the playoffs for a change.

Paul Zalunardo We certainly haven't saved the best for last. The Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division has one team that should make the play-offs (Toronto), one that might (Boston) and three that probably won't.

NBA preview 2015: Miami Heat seeking a return to the competition's elite

Worth watching: Can Kyle Korver and the Hawks replicate last year's 60-win effort?

Paul Zalunardo Is this the most interesting division in the NBA? If isn't the best (hello Southwest, how you doin?) but it is filled with five teams who all have interesting storylines heading into the new season.

NBA preview: It's all about LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Central Division

Another campaign: Joakim Noah, Pau Gasol, Jimmy Butler  and the Bulls may have already lost the battle against Father Time.

Paul Zalunardo This remains the Cavaliers' division. They aren't just the best team among this group, they're the best in the NBA.

San Francisco 49ers star Jarryd Hayne learning NFL all about opportunity - and control

Teammwork required: Jarryd Hayne.

Paul Zalunardo Hayne may still be learning a new game, but the directional kicking employed by recent opponents suggest he is no longer viewed as some blow-in from across the Pacific.

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Jarryd Hayne coming up against NFL's MVP in Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers

Making a name for himself in a new league: Running back Jarryd Hayne watches from the sidelines during last weekend's loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

Paul Zalunardo Jarryd Hayne left the NRL as a bona fide star. On Monday morning his San Francisco 49ers face a player who could easily be described as the NFL equivalent of what he once was.

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What's next for Jarryd Hayne and the San Francisco 49ers

Paul Zalunardo It just keeps getting tougher for Jarryd Hayne on his NFL journey.

US PGA Championship 2015: How $27 million man John Senden is still flying under the radar

A great career: Australian golfer John Senden will compete in the US PGA Championship.

Paul Zalunardo Over the last 15 years John Senden has won twice in 383 tournaments on the US PGA Tour - and also earned a whopping $27.5 million.

US PGA Championship 2015: A guide to the top players and a look at Whistling Straits

So near, yet so far: Jason Day gets in a practice round at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin.

Paul Zalunardo The final golf major of 2015 sees the world's best converge on Kohler, Winconsin to take on the monster by Lake Michigan

USPGA Championship preview: Can Jordan Spieth win again?

Best in the world: Jordan Spieth is one to watch.

Paul Zalunardo We take a look at the leading contenders from both Australia and abroad for the upcoming USPGA Championship.

Live: NBA Finals Game 5 - Golden State Warriors v Cleveland Cavaliers

NBA Finals - Game 5

Paul Zalunardo Live coverage of game five of the NBA Finals as the Warriors host the Cavaliers with the series poised at 2-2.

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Live: NBA Finals Game 3 - Cleveland Cavaliers v Golden State Warriors

NBA Finals - Game 3.

Paul Zalunardo Live coverage of game three of the NBA Finals with the series heading to Cleveland after the Cavaliers split the first two matches of the series against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland.

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What the NFL draft means for Jarryd Hayne ... and other observations

Top pick: Jameis Winston reacts with his family and friends after being becoming the No.1 pick in the NFL draft.

Paul Zalunardo Who did the 49ers pick? Will it affect Jarryd Hayne's hopes of making the team? 

US baseballer Max Scherzer to sign $US210m, 14-year contract

Getting paid: US baseballer Max Scherzer will sign a US$210 million contract with Washington Nationals.

Paul Zalunardo In 2029, seven years after the playing portion of his reported $US210m contract with the Washington Nationals comes to an end, US baseballer Max Scherzer will get paid $US15m.

NBA season preview: A lot of trash, not much treasure in the Atlantic

Struggle street: New York's Iman Shumpert does his best against Toronto in the pre-season.

Paul Zalunardo Welcome to the Atlantic, the worst division in basketball. One so bad Toronto are clear favourites. The Celtics don't want to win, Philly really don't want to win and the Knicks can't win.

Central division preview: Chicago Bulls have edge over Cleveland Cavaliers

Unquestionable talent: Bulls guard Derrick Rose.

Paul Zalunardo The NBA loves handing out awards. If they had one for most improved division, the Eastern Conference's central division would be paying $1.30 right now.