Analysis
EPL
Why Ange’s Spurs still have a role to play in Premier League ‘title race’
Spurs are in a unique position: they have the chance to severely dent Arsenal’s title hopes, but also need their fiercest rivals to go as deep as possible in Europe for their own sake.
- by Vince Rugari
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Swans overcome scare to fend off Harley Reid-inspired Eagles
The West Coast Eagles turned back the clock on Saturday, even if they were still not quite good enough to beat the Swans.
- by Vince Rugari
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Paris 2024
‘We don’t want to damage him’: Vidmar explains Irankunda Olympic snub
He’s coming off a record-breaking hat-trick and is bound for Bayern Munich – but the hottest talent in Australia won’t be part of this month’s qualifiers.
- by Vince Rugari
‘Too tough for his own good’: Why Tszyu’s warrior spirit may have cost him Crawford
Jeff Horn, the only Australian to have fought boxing’s pound-for-pound king Terence Crawford, says Tim Tszyu should have “swallowed his ego” against Sebastian Fundora.
- by Vince Rugari
The mystery of baseball’s billion-dollar man, his interpreter and the betting scandal that rocked US sport
Shohei Ohtani’s perfect image has been besmirched by allegations of a $US4.5 million bank transfer to an illegal bookmaker in California.
- by Vince Rugari
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Media & marketing
‘Embarrassing disaster’: A-Leagues narrowly avoid Easter TV blackout
A-Leagues organisers have signed a new broadcast deal two hours before the first match in the competition’s weekend fixtures kicks off, after its existing television production partner went bust.
- by Vince Rugari and Calum Jaspan
Why two ‘dead rubbers’ in June could shape Socceroos’ 2026 World Cup hopes
Australia has reached the next round of qualifying with two games to spare – but with precious FIFA ranking points on offer, that is not to say they are meaningless fixtures.
- by Vince Rugari
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Australian soccer
Craig Goodwin stars in very good win for Socceroos in Canberra
The South Australian scored two goals, and would have four assists if his teammates – Harry Souttar in particular – converted more of his exquisite left-footed crosses.
- by Vince Rugari
‘I’m a confident kid’: Socceroos newcomer backs himself as the next Tim Cahill
Ever since Tim Cahill’s retirement in 2018, Australia have been searching for a dependable replacement up front.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
AFL 2024
Sydney’s AFL teams are both 3-0. Now they’re disappearing for a month
The prospect of an all-Sydney grand final or, at the very least, a first non-Victorian premiership winner in six years, is becoming increasingly real.
- by Vince Rugari
How Messi’s ‘crazy’ mate is lending a hand to Socceroos’ goalkeeping heir
Joe Gauci is not even two months into life at Aston Villa, one of the Premier League’s rising powers, and says he can already feel the growth in his game – thanks, in large part, to Emiliano Martinez.
- by Vince Rugari