The number of hobbies kids take up then tire of really is testament to the unyielding patience of parents. But there's something to be said for it, writes Iona Salter. So why not take up something you did as a kid?
Complaints of political bias at the national broadcaster grab headlines, but it's accusations of favouritism at the footy that can most concern the ABC's complaints department.
In this week’s episode of Jock Wrap, hosts Lethal, Cow and First Dog discuss the week’s AFL games, Queensland’s efforts to save Johnathan Thurston and whether it’s “un-Australian” to badmouth Lleyton Hewitt.
For the Queensland government to now express outrage about kickboxing is a joke, writes former Crikey staffer Ruth Brown.
Two very different takes on the NBA finals from The Dallas Morning News and The Miami Herald highlight how local papers depict the polar fortunes of their respective teams, writes Leigh Josey.
In its inaugural edition, the Jock Wrap addresses all the hot button topics, including the AFL hall of fame, Ricky Nixon (yes we know) and North Melbourne’s possible relocation to Hobart – plus all the tips for round 12 of the AFL.
Every commercial News outlet in Melbourne on Thursday 9 June led their bulletins with news that Kim Duthie aka the “St Kilda school girl” got into a street fight. Crikey Sports brings you brings you a shameful mash-up.
Every commercial news outlet in Melbourne on last night led their bulletins with the news that Kim Duthie — aka the St Kilda Schoolgirl –got into a cat fight on a street. Leigh Josey has the video proof.
A second half domination of 10% and an overall domination of just short of 7%, should have been more for the Panthers. But alas, their own game let them down, writes Pat Byrne.
Having a bet on the baseball might be illegal in every American state bar Nevada, but every morning on the sports pages are the odds. It's a reminder to those who would like to outlaw betting on Australian sports.
