Sport
Opinion
Sheffield Shield
Sport Thought: Dumping Bushies name robs sport of one of the classics
If you had one of the coolest names ever conceived of, would you head down to the Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages to change it by deed poll?
- by Ronny Lerner
AFL
Crows too strong for waterlogged Dogs
You wouldn't let your dogs out on a night like this, and we found out why.
- by Ashley Porter
Analysis
Essendon
What now for Woosha and the Bombers?
It's hard to see how one decisive move this week will change a whole lot at Essendon.
- by Peter Ryan
Insight & Analysis
What now for Woosha and the Bombers?
It's hard to see how one decisive move this week will change a whole lot at Essendon.
Peter Ryan
Wrong call: Leave cricket's toss of the coin alone
While there is merit in discussing the axing of the traditional coin toss, is change really the answer?
Jon Pierik
The decision to suspend Tom Hawkins may have been the incorrect one
It's worth questioning whether the tribunal got the Hawkins decision right when we consider the issue of making contact with umpires.
Peter Ryan
Cricket
Opinion
Sheffield Shield
Sport Thought: Dumping Bushies name robs sport of one of the classics
- by Ronny Lerner
Soccer
World Cup in touching distance as Socceroos gather in Turkey
The arduous route to Russia is now forgotten. The World Cup is within touching distance for the Socceroos, and the hard work starts in Turkey this weekend.
- by Michael Lynch
All about the Socceroos, by the book
A 'statto's' determination and love of their pursuit ensures they dive ever deeper into a sport's history, lore and traditions.
- by Michael Lynch
Racing
Basketball
Liz Cambage, Erin Phillips in playful mood ahead of WNBA tip-off
Liz Cambage is ready to show the WNBA her best play as her Dallas Wings open the US season in Phoenix on Saturday.
- by Roy Ward
Melbourne United sign four-time NBL champ Alex Pledger
Melbourne coach Dean Vickerman has signed former NZ Breakers championship winner Alex Pledger for next NBL season.
- by Roy Ward
NRL
Also in Sport
Swifts sharpshooter hoping for happy homecoming in Perth
Rookie shooter Sophie Garbin returns to Perth this weekend for the first time as a NSW Swift.
- by James Buckley
Nadal sets up Djokovic semi-final in Rome
Rafa Nadal rallied from a set down before easing past Fabio Fognini 4-6 6-1 6-2 in the Italian Open quarter-finals on Friday to set up a mouth-watering clash against long-time adversary Novak Djokovic.
