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[ad_1] An “emotional” Johnathan Thurston believes the NRL’s punishment for Spencer Leniu did not “fit the crime” after the Sydney Roosters star was banned for eight games for labelling Ezra Mam a “monkey.” Thurston, a proud Indigenous man, “was looking at probably 12 weeks” for Leniu and felt let down by the NRL that they … Read more
[ad_1] The Eels were the biggest disappointment of 2023, but there’s a silver lining to their failed season that should make rivals nervous. After challenging the Panthers in the 2022 Grand Final there were expectations that the Eels would be in the premiership mix again last year. But a shaky start to the season – … Read more
[ad_1] Firing head coach Jacque Vaughn may well be part of the solution at Brooklyn but it clearly won’t magically solve all of the Nets’ problems after a 121-93 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Interim coach Kevin Ollie was given a first-hand look into just how much needs to change at Brooklyn as … Read more
[ad_1] The final act of Angus Brayshaw’s career typified the character with which he played footy. The Demon, who has retired due to concussion after undergoing extensive neurological examinations, charged through the middle of the MCG before kicking long into attack during last September’s qualifying final against subsequent premiers Collingwood. It was the most direct … Read more
[ad_1] England’s ‘Bazball’ approach is once again under the microscope after a historic loss to India and while some of the nation’s most respected cricket voices are calling for change, it seems to be falling on deaf ears inside the touring dressing room. In fact, Ben Stokes said England does not need to “temper anything” … Read more
[ad_1] Ben Simmons made two trips to Philadelphia last season and was booed on both occasions. Even more time has passed since the Australian was traded to Brooklyn but 76ers fans clearly won’t be forgetting about Simmons anytime soon, once again loudly booing every time the three-time All-Star touched the ball at Wells Fargo Center … Read more