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22/06/2015

If your sports team is obviously going to lose a match, is leaving early ever acceptable?

22/09/2014

Congratulations, Matt Priddis!

31/08/2014

AFL finals are here!

Who are your tips for the opening weekend?

02/06/2014

Should Australia bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup if Qatar is stripped of the event?

23/01/2014

Nadal, Federer, Wawrinka & Berdych...

Who will win the 2014 Australian Open?

22/09/2013

Who will win the 2013 Brownlow Medal?

16/09/2013

"I applaud Richmond for not caving into Dustin Martin's ridiculous financial demands. Can only hope he comes to his senses and realises what's best for his welfare" - Stuart

19/06/2013

"The Spurs have just blown the NBA title. Heat by 15+ in Game 7. Huge mental edge now, winning a close one in which they had everything thrown at them" - Stuart

20/05/2013

If you were starting up an AFL team today and could select ANY player except Gary Ablett as your #1 pick, who would it be?

09/04/2013

The Back Page: "I Know How You Feel"

Here it is guys, Stuart Rogers' latest column on the crisis that is currently engulfing the Melbourne Football Club, and how he feels personally connected to every Dees fan that is hurting right now.

Very honest and raw, this is a must read!

09/04/2013

Cameron Schwab has just become the first casualty of the escalating situation down at the Melbourne Football Club, as he announced his resignation from his position of CEO

09/04/2013

Stuart Rogers' latest piece, entitled "I Know How You Feel" will be up at 7:30 tonight! A must read for any AFL fan, and especially Melbourne Football Club supporters.

08/04/2013

Tomorrow night, Stuart Rogers returns to the writing desk to give his personal take on the crisis that the Melbourne Demons currently face. As a diehard Richmond fan, you can bet he will be feeling the empathy for the supporters!

08/04/2013

We're two rounds into the 2013 AFL season. We ask you; what has been the most surprising thing to happen so far this year?

28/03/2013

The Chicago Bulls have just ended the Miami Heat's 27 game winning streak, with a thrilling 101-97 win at the United Center!

21/03/2013

"Just a thought; if LeBron wins his 4th MVP, his 2nd NBA title, and 2nd Finals MVP this season, I believe he breaks into the Top 10 players of all time. He has one of the best pure skill sets the game has ever seen. Also, he's only just passed halfway through is career, yet his resume is already legendary." - Stuart

Stuart's Current Top 10 is:

10. Hakeem Olajuwon
9. Oscar Robertson
8. Kobe Bryant
7. Tim Duncan
6. Wilt Chamberlain
5. Larry Bird
4. Magic Johnson
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2. Bill Russell
1. Michael Jordan

20/03/2013

Which sport has a bigger claim to being the USA's 'National Sport'; Baseball, or American Football?

19/03/2013

LeBron James Posterizes Jason Terry

R.I.P Jason Terry

LeBron James throws a monster alley-oop dunk down onto Jason Terry.

06/03/2013

"At the end of the day Nani was damned no matter what. If he pulled out (which was never going to happen since he had zero idea Arbeloa was coming), he'd be murdered by Ferguson. He did the right thing by going in, and was just unfortunate he caught Arbeloa with the studs. Very brave of the ref to give the red card at Old Trafford, but it's the way it goes." - Stuart

05/03/2013

"Capping interchanges is even more stupid than the substitute rule. THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE OLD SYSTEM ANDREW DEMETRIOU!" - Stuart

04/03/2013

Super Trav - Cloke goes it alone - AFL

Video of the day:

Collingwood's Travis Cloke shows why he's arguably the strongest player in the AFL, with a great bump + Super-goal against the West Coast Eagles.

Watch this individual brilliance from Travis Cloke . For more video, head to http://afl.com.au

04/03/2013

What do you think of Xavier Doherty replacing Nathan Lyon in the Test squad?

03/03/2013

"LeBron just toys with the rest of the NBA. Not since Michael Jordan himself has someone played to this level" - Stuart

02/03/2013

Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Joe Flacco has just inked the richest NFL contract in history, with a 6 year, $120 million extension.

Did he deserve such a raise?

14/02/2013

Paralympian Oscar Pistorius accidentally shoots girlfriend - Sport - NZ Herald News

"From being a loved and heroic Olympian to being caught up in this... I have no words... so tragic." - Stuart

Double amputee and Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius has reportedly shot and killed his girlfriend, after mistaking her for a burglar.

11/02/2013

The Back Page: The Darkest Week in Australian Sport

In case you missed it last night, here is Stuart Rogers' latest column on the saga that is currently gripping Australian sports. Written with lots of emotion and flare, this is one that you don't want to miss!

10/02/2013

The Back Page: The Darkest Week in Australian Sport

HERE IT IS, Stuart Rogers' take on the events that have engulfed the Australian sporting world over the past week. You can be sure this one is very personal and will reflect the thoughts of many sports fans out there, so make sure to check it out!

10/02/2013

Stuart Rogers' much anticipated column "The Darkest Week in Australian Sport" will be up at 7:30 tonight! Hard hitting, make sure not to miss it!

07/02/2013

On Sunday night, Stuart Rogers will be making his return to the writing desk, giving you his take on the huge investigation currently engulfing the Australian sporting landscape. This one is sure to be full of emotion and flare. Don't miss it!

07/02/2013

http://www.crimecommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/organised-crime-and-drugs-in-sports-feb2

For those who are interested in further reading, here is the link to the ACC's report into organised crime and drug use in sport.

07/02/2013

2013 MLB predictions: National League

Daniel D'Alfonso's MLB season predictions continue tonight with his take on the National League. Very thorough and well written, make sure to check it out!

Heading into season 2013, the National League looks like it is set for a great divide from the teams at the very top to the teams at the bottom. Top end teams such as Atlanta, San Francisco, Washin...

06/02/2013

2013 MLB predictions: American League

One of our readers, Daniel D'Alfonso, has quite the knack for writing about Baseball. So much so that we're more than happy to share will all of you his American League predictions for the upcoming MLB season. A great read, make sure to check it out!

The American League has long been regarded by most baseball scribes and general managers alike as the stronger of the two leagues in baseball; however teams from the AL are struggling to get it don...