Nathan Walker, the only Australian to play in the National Hockey League (NHL), has inked a new 2-year contract extension with the St. Louis Blues this week, seeing his future secured until the end of the 2026-27 NHL season.
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Jake Fraser-McGurk’s horror show of an international career needs to be put on hold, possibly forever, after yet another insipid performance this morning (AEST) in the first T20I against the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Japanese baseball stands as a testament to the nation’s ability to take a foreign sport, refine it, and elevate it to a level that rivals—and in some ways surpasses—its American counterpart. While Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States often dominates global conversations about the sport, Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), Japan’s top league, has … Read moreJapanese Baseball – A Blend of History, Discipline and Brilliance
Major League Baseball (MLB) has thrived as a 30-team league since adding the Tampa Bay Rays and Arizona Diamondbacks in 1998. However, calls for further expansion—potentially to 32 teams or beyond—have gained traction in recent years, with cities like Nashville, Portland, and Charlotte often cited as candidates. While the idea of growing the game’s footprint … Read moreWhy MLB Expansion Is a Bad Idea
Trailblazing Australian hockey star, Nathan Walker, is on pace for a career-best NHL season in 2024-25, having solidified his spot with the St. Louis Blues. His ongoing success has been a testament to his perseverance and value as a depth player. The 31-year-old Welsh-born Australian forward, now in his sixth season with the Blues organization, … Read moreNathan Walker, a Gritty Contributor in a Challenging Year
Trevor Bauer, the 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner, remains one of baseball’s most polarizing figures as we approach the 2025 MLB season. Despite his undeniable talent and a track record of excellence, Bauer has been absent from Major League Baseball since 2021, sidelined by a controversial suspension and subsequent ostracization. While his off-field … Read moreTrevor Bauer Deserves a Second Chance in MLB
In the modern era of baseball, few debates spark as much passion as the comparison between Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. Both players are titans of the sport, but when it comes to overall impact, versatility, and sheer uniqueness, Ohtani stands head and shoulders above Judge. While Judge is a phenomenal hitter and outfielder, Ohtani’s … Read moreWhy Shohei Ohtani Outshines Aaron Judge
After legendary leg-spin bowler Shane Warne played his final game for Australia in early-2007, cricket fans around the globe curiously pondered one question more than any other – how will the Australian cricket team ever replace such an iconic, charismatic, controversial, yet truly brilliant cricketer? Warne, an (almost) automatic selection for his entire international career, … Read more18 years on, how well has Australia replaced Shane Warne?
As the warm weather of summer nears, the’re something else heating up in North America – the exciting, young Baltimore Orioles.
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After a Spring Training full of free agent drama and off-field controversies, the opening week of the 2024 MLB season certainly hasn’t disappointed baseball fans around the globe, with some fascinating stories already developing. Here are my Top 5… Is The Miami Marlins’ Season Already Over? The adage, “You can’t win a pennant in one … Read moreTop 5 Talking Points of Opening Week