Month: June 2020

A touch of class from the Melbourne Storm didn’t go unnoticed after their big win over the Warriors. After their 50-6 drubbing at Kogarah captain Cameron Smith, coach Craig Bellamy, and assistant Ryan Hoffman were seen addressing the Warriors team on Friday night. It’s been rough trot for the New Zealand team after the club … Continue reading Emotional scenes as Storm captain, coach address ‘downcast’ Warriors players Continue Reading →

    Collingwood star Jeremy Howe faces the prospect of months on the sidelines and a complex recovery from two damaged ligaments after suffering a serious injury in Friday night’s AFL clash. Howe’s right knee twisted in horrible fashion when he clashed with a diving Jacob Hopper at Giants Stadium, souring the Magpies’ two-point loss. … Continue reading Collingwood star Jeremy Howe ‘shattered’ after ‘sickening’ knee injury puts season in jeopardy Continue Reading →

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) talks with guard Patrick McCaw (22) as forward Pascal Siakam (43) and centre Marc Gasol (33) look on during the second half of their game against the Brooklyn Nets in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Cole Burston/CP)   The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have finalized plans for the … Continue reading NBA to release schedule for restart’s ‘seeding games’ on Sportsnet Continue Reading →

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Pocono Raceway for a pair of races this weekend, starting on Saturday with the Pocono Organics 325 followed by the Pocono 350 on Sunday afternoon. And following a disappointing outing last weekend, current standings leader Kevin Harvick will take the track for the Pocono Organics 325 on Saturday as a … Continue reading Kevin Harvick set as favourite on Pocono Organics 325 odds Continue Reading →

Warriors players have re-committed to staying in Australia for at least another two weeks, allaying fears some of their stars could return home to New Zealand. ARL Commission chair Peter V’landys and interim chief executive Andrew Abdo spoke to the Warriors playing group on Saturday morning about their concerns. The assurance comes as the team … Continue reading New Zealand Warriors re-commit to Gosford NRL stay Continue Reading →

  Here’s a look back at notable sports news on June 27 through the years: 1988: What’s the most impressive thing you’ve done in 91 seconds? Chances are, Mike Tyson probably has you beat. On this date 32 years ago at Convention Hall in Atlantic City, “Iron Mike” knocked out Michael Spinks in one minute and 31 seconds in what … Continue reading June 27 in sports history: ‘Iron Mike’ makes quick work of ‘People’s Champ’ Continue Reading →

  Not since Geelong gun Joel Selwood set the AFL alight as a teenager can GWS veteran Shane Mumford remember a young teammate showing as much composure as Tom Green. Matt Rowell, the No.1 draft pick who has played a key role in Gold Coast’s recent impressive form, was widely considered a near-certainty to win … Continue reading GWS Giants youngster Tom Green earns Joel Selwood comparisons in win over Magpies Continue Reading →

Manny Franco reacts after winning the 152nd running of the Belmont Stakes horse race with Tiz the Law, Saturday, June 20, 2020, in Elmont, N.Y. (Seth Wenig/AP)   VERSAILLES, Ky. — Belmont winner Tiz the Law will stand at Coolmoore America’s Ashford Stud in Kentucky when his racing career is over. The 3-year-old colt will … Continue reading Belmont winner Tiz the Law lands future stallion deal Continue Reading →

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton condemned Bernie Ecclestone for “ignorant” comments about racism after the sport had distanced itself from the 89-year-old former supremo. Ecclestone had earlier told CNN in an interview that “in lots of cases, Black people are more racist than what white people are”. Formula One, whose chairman Chase Carey announced on … Continue reading F1 champion Lewis Hamilton condemns Continue Reading →

The 22-team model to crown a champion for the 2019-20 NBA season altered by the coronavirus pandemic tips off on July 30 with a pair of intriguing matchups, including one that features same-city rivals.  As noted by The Athletic’s Shams Charania and others, the Utah Jazz face the New Orleans Pelicans in the resumption opener. The Los Angeles Lakers … Continue reading Jazz-Pelicans, Clippers-Lakers to begin NBA resumption on July 30 Continue Reading →