Revealed: The curious stats from Wallaby losses in 2016 Test season
THE Wallabies are just two from eight in the 2016 Test season.But Fox Sports Lab has uncovered some curious stats that show they’re not such a bad team — at least not in some statistical attacking categories.Sunday’s 18-10 defeat to South Africa in Pretoria was the third time the Wallabies have lost this season despite scoring more tries than their opposition.Prop Scott Sio crossed the chalk at Loftus Versfeld for his first Test try while the Springboks’ points all came via the boot of five-eigh..>> view originalFFA reveals A-League commission not on agenda - SBS
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Cowboys young gun is set to commit his future to Queensland and Australia according to teammate Johnathan Thurston. Copyright: NRL Photos. Australia and Queensland appear to have won a tug of war for the services of rugby league's hottest young property, Kalyn Ponga.The 18-year-old has resisted overtures from New Zealand to pledge his allegiance to Australia, according to North Queensland teammate Johnathan Thurston.Born to a New Zealand fath..>> view originalMelbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne banned by Racing NSW over dual licence
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In 2006, scans showed the then 17-year-old had an abnormal heart yet he was allowed to sign a professional contract before collapsing and suffering a cardiac arrest in his next appearance. The young striker's father claimed the injuries were a result of the negligence of Spurs' sports physicians, prompting a 10-year court battle. Hamed was finally granted compensation in the region of $11.7 million on Tuesday, with a solicitor, working on behalf of his family, then issuing a statement outside t..>> view originalNBL bosses hail Australian first as all games live streamed into China
Every NBL game will be live streamed into China this season.NBL managing director Larry Kestelman and general manager Jeremy Loeliger announced the deal on the eve of the new season, which tips off on Thursday night. NBL games will be live in China this year. Photo: Getty Images Kestelman made it priority No. 1 for the league to extend its digital reach as far as possible this season and his persistence will see Ali Sports, owned by e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and Sina Sports, show e..>> view original
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
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