Month: July 2021
MLB rumors: Cubs never gave Braves a chance to trade for Craig Kimbrel
There was no talks of Craig Kimbrel involved in the trade with Joc Pederson between the Cubs and Braves on Thursday. Of all the current Cubs on the trading block for the upcoming July 30 deadline, All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel has arguably the most value not just on the team, but throughout major league baseball. In […]
France pick rookie playmaker for deciding Test
A first France cap was handed to five-eighth Antoine Hastoy for the decisive rugby Test against Australia on Saturday.
What Joc Pederson trade means for Anthony Rizzo and Cubs core
The recent Cubs trade involving Joc Pederson could signal what’s to come for Anthony Rizzo and other core pieces of the roster. The first domino in the impending Cubs fire sale has fallen, and it likely won’t be the last. Chicago sent outfielder Joc Pederson to the Braves in exchange for 23-year old first baseman […]
Major feud brewing as doubt hangs over World Cup
Organisers of the Rugby League World Cup confirmed the tournament will go ahead in England despite concerns in Australia about sending a Kangaroos team abroad to compete.
Prodigy's 'extraordinary' link to F1 stars
Formula One great Mark Webber doesn't hand out compliments lightly, so when he describes Melbourne's Oscar Piastri as "one of the best three juniors in the world" it's an indication Australia has another future star on its hands.
The Open: Is Jordan Spieth poised to win a second Claret Jug?
Jordan Spieth is looking like his vintage self at this year’s Open Championship, the last major he won back in 2017, now sitting one point from the lead. Jordan Spieth finished the first day at The Open with an elegant 65. It is the same score he started with on Day One when he collected […]
Olympics in chaos as de Minaur tests positive
Australia's preparations for the Tokyo Olympics have been thrown into chaos, with confirmation tennis player Alex de Minaur has tested positive to COVID-19.