Australia drew tamely (not drew aggressively or sexily) with Sussex and it has convinced some that the apocalypse is coming. But practice matches on tours are not what they once were, says Jarrod Kimber.
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Psychoanalysis and cricket: view from the couch
Former England cricket captain Mike Brearley is now a psychoanalyst. And, argues Edward Marriott, that’s not such a stretch. Both need patience in an age where the quick-fix is king.
Why Wimbledon grass is greener for Hewitt
There is a frantic grace to Hewitt on grass and he never looked like losing the third set, writes Mikey Stafford of Lley Lley’s third-round Wimbledon win.
NBA Draft: best and worst dressed
When you spend most of your life in tracksuits and singlets, it can be a big ask to scrub up for a big media call when fame comes knocking. Check out the rookies from this year’s NBA draft who got it right — and those who got it oh so wrong.
AFL coaches 2010
More AFL clubs might change coaches from the start of the ‘09 season to the start of the ‘10 season than we have seen in ages. Scott Shepherd looks at who might be coaching where.
Cricket takes on the Taliban
Pakistan’s Twenty20 World Cup cricket win has given a monumental boost to a nation drained of all morale, says Tunku Varadarajan. Can the sport offer an alternative vision for the country to militant Islam?
Federer’s fashion faux pas
Federer’s clothing line, all showy embossed gold, is at odds with the understated nature of the man until, that is, the game begins.
The pride of Yuendemu takes centre stage in the AFL
Tonight’s AFL game between Essendon and Melbourne means everything to the residents of Yuendemu.
Hot Form Charts: A tough week for tipsters
A tough week for tipsters last week and round 15 won’t get any easier with state of origin duties impacting heavily on the abbreviated series of matches.
F1 breaks up
F1 has moved a step closer to splitting in two as the eight FOTA teams have announced they are to form their own racing series.
Washington’s inner sanctum: shooting hoops with Obama
“What’s the hottest invite in Washington?” former Clinton press secretary Dee Dee Myers asks. “It’s a pickup game with Obama. That’s the inner, inner, inner sanctum.”
This year’s US Open could be a real tear-jerker
Bring handkerchiefs. Stock up on Kleenex. Supplies of tissues to wipe away tears, to blow noses or dab at tearful eyes may be in short supply out on Long Island.
Obama backs Chicago Olympics 2016
U.S. President Barack Obama announced the creation of the White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport on Tuesday, which could provide a boost to Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Games.
Tim Cahill kicks a goal against News Limited too
Last time I checked, getting drunk was not a crime, writes Anthony Stavrinos.
MCG vs. Stadium Australia: a FIFA World Cup final showdown
Despite the love in the room for the G last night, there are serious questions over the suitability of the ground for hosting the FIFA World Cup.
Iran’s soccer team back Mousavi?
Members of Iran’s soccer team wore green armbands during their World Cup qualifying match against South Korea, in an apparent display of support for Mir Hussein Mousavi.
Video flyover of the US Open’s Bethpage Black
Take a computer-generated aerial ride over Bethpage Black, site of the 2009 U.S. Open.
Choice! Kiwis propose a faster, nine hole golf format
New Zealand golf officials believe a shortened form of the game will attract more players to the sport.
The greatest ever Ashes quotes
The Independent provides cricket fans with a countdown of the greatest ever Ashes quotes.
Should its fans buy Newcastle United?
Should Newcastle supporters ride to the rescue by joining forces to buy the club themselves?
Ugh! Tennis officials to crack down on grunters
International tennis officials are considering a ban on players grunting too loudly during matches.
Tour de France: sport’s ultimate enfant terrible faces doping chaos
The Tour de France is now beset by more drug controversies in its lead-up than ever before.
The Lowy down on why Rudd Labor just loves the round ball code
It’s always unwise to get between an Australian politician and some sportsmen.
Jumps racing resumes so where’s the high horse?
A big feature double of hurdle and steeplechase racing returned to metropolitan Melbourne on Saturday — and to the great disappointment of the anti-jumps racing fraternity, no horse was killed or euthanised from a fall, writes Ralph Horowitz.
Tour de France winner’s cancer to ignite drugs debate?
Fignon’s cancer is bound to reignite debate about the potential grave medical consequences from the taking of performance enhancing drugs, writes Ross Stapleton.
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