Tag Archives: Cricket
Role reversal makes England Ashes favourites
Whisper it quietly but, the way this Ashes series seems to be developing, Andrew Strauss’ England team look like strong favourites to record a series win in Australia for the first time in 24 years. Continue reading
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The lamest excuses in sport
After turning in one of their worst performances of the season, the New York Knicks blamed staying in a haunted hotel for their 106-88 loss to the blossoming Oklahoma City Thunder. Odd excuses have been a staple of defending poor sporting performances for many years. So much so that the Sports Bloke decided to list his own particular favourites. Continue reading
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The most dubious distinctions and unwanted records in sport
The New Jersey Nets’ descent into potentially precedent-setting ignominy is just one of many dubious distinctions in sport. From the NFL and MLB to the English Premier League, Formula 1 and boxing, the owners of such unwanted records become part of the folklore of their respective sports and, in the case of some, almost a comical euphemism for continued miserable failure and bad luck. Read on as the Sports Bloke examines 10 of the most dubious distinctions in sport. Continue reading
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England expects: the return of Kevin Pietersen
Will we see a rejuvenated and reinvigorated Kevin Pietersen when England’s star batsman returns to action in South Africa? Continue reading
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The end of the enigmatic Steve Harmison era
Durham fast bowler Steve Harmison has been left out of the squad for the England team’s tour of South Africa this winter. The omission of the Geordie paceman will, in all probability, result in him announcing his retirement from international cricket. If Harmison does choose to retire from the international game, he will leave a bewildering legacy. Continue reading
How England can still win the Ashes
Believe it or not, it is still possible for England to win this Ashes series. Or at least I think it’s still possible. Here’s how they can do it. Continue reading
