The Dugout – Hot Curry & King James
Would you rather four All-Stars with home court advantage… or one superstar with a hobble?
The Dugout – Lotteries, Chokes & Russ' Lucky Shirt
Russell Westbrook wore his lucky shirt to the Lottery. It didn't work.
The Dugout – Deflations, Elations & Buzzer Beating Salvations
DEFLATE-GATE! Yeah, that’s right, we’re still talking about it.
The Dugout – Drafts, Awards & Psychobabble
Steph Curry, take a bow. You are the 2014/15 NBA MVP.
The Dugout - Empty Parks, Duct Tape & The Truth
If a ball lands in the outfield and there’s nobody there to cheer it, is it still registered as a Major League hit?
So… What Happened To Rajon Rondo In Dallas?
The next time you see Rajon Rondo on a pro basketball court, expect him to be wearing purple and gold.
The Dugout – Timmy's Back, Benches Clear & Popcorn, Lots of Popcorn
"I'm dreadfully sorry to disagree with you, Mr Umpire, it's just that I happen to be of a contrary opinion to your previous decision is all. Do please reconsider, it'd mean ever so much to me."
The Wildcard’s 2014/15 NBA Awards Ballot
As the curtains are drawn on the regular season, thoughts turn towards the impending playoffs. But first, there’s paperwork to be filed.
The Dugout – Farewell Troy, Hello NBA Playoffs
The NFL is slightly less hairy and slightly less friendly now.
The Dugout – It's Good To Be Gronk (Or Kawhi)
"If you want to be a chiseled six foot six inch All-Pro football player who makes big money to score touchdowns and win Super Bowls, and if you like to have just as much fun with your family and enjoying life, then this book is for you!"
The Dugout – Baseball Season & Point Guards Breezin’
The bats are all polished, the balls hand stitched. Trucks full of chewing tobacco are currently backing up noisily to Major League stadiums all over America.
Who's Winning the NBA MVP Award? The Top 10 Contenders
There’s no greater legitimiser of NBA superstardom than winning an MVP award.
The Dugout – Birthdays, Bad Blood and So Long Steve Nash
Farewell Steve Nash, you were one of the greats.
The Dugout – NFL Musical Chairs, Anchorman & Mascot Torture
From unexpected retirements, to expected signings, to unexpected signings. And Will Ferrell's burgeoning pro baseball career.
The Dugout - NFL Players For Sale, Any Takers?
Did someone spike the waters of 32 separate NFL headquarters?
Funaki Returns: What’s Changed For Steven Adams While He’s Been Injured?
Four weeks ago Steven Adams fractured his right hand.
Fast Break Championship Report
Two years removed from an iconic third straight title, one year removed from missing the playoffs altogether… the New Zealand Breakers are ANBL Champions once more!
Fast Break Report: Grand Final #1
Oh man, how good was that!? If the systematic demolishings of Adelaide were impressive then this reaches on a whole new level.
What You Need To Know: Jarryd Hayne Signs With the San Francisco 49ers
It caused quite a stir last year. Multiple Dally M Award winner Jarryd Hayne walking away from the NRL and from Rugby League to follow a childhood dream to the NFL.
The Dugout - Busted Rusty, Beware The Beard & LeSean For Sale
Ok. Still processing this one, but The Buffalo Bills have somehow convinced the Philadelphia Eagles to trade their star RB LeSean McCoy for LB Kiko Alonso.