Fast Break Report #4: Free Throw Woes & Continued Imbalance vs Brisbane
The good news is that Kirk Penney was a lot better after being called out in the last FBR. The bad news is that he needed to be because Corey Webster didn’t get it done.
Fast Break Report #3: Mika’s Miserable Milestone vs Sydney (And We Might Have a Penney Problem)
Raise a glass for Mika Vukona, 300 games for the Breakers... but just sneakily be a little worried about how Kirk Penney is playing (and what that means for Corey Webster as well).
The Wildcard’s NFL Predictions - Week 7
David Johnson, since taking over as the starter mid-2015, has run for 1010 yards in 11 games at almost 5 yards per carry and with 12 touchdowns. He's already got the record of 21 rushing TDs in his first two seasons.
Where Does Steven Adams Rank On All These Top NBA Player Lists?
In New Zealand, it’s a common thing to dwell on how well the big fella Kiwi Steve compares to his NBA comrades, but how do you actually quantify that kinda thing?
Fast Break Report #2: Back and Forth and Just Short vs Perth
So who was the smartass who put the NZ Breakers, Kiwis rugby league team and Wellington Phoenix all in Perth on the same weekend?
The Wildcard’s NFL Predictions - Week 6
Look, you can dismiss the Chargers all you want but the fact remains that come the fourth quarter there is no more exciting (/hilarious) team to watch.
Fast Break Report #1: New Beginnings vs Melbourne Utd
There are plenty of little things to watch with this new Breakers team, plenty of sneaky little factors that could have a big ol’ impact on how things go this season.
Will the Chicago Cubbies Finally Break the Drought?
A century of frustration and a history of futility are on the line as the Chicago Cubs try for their first World Series title since 1908 this MLB postseason.
The Wildcard’s NFL Predictions - Week 5
The Rams have three wins. Case Keenum is their quarterback and Todd Gurley is averaging 2.6 yards per carry. They couldn’t block a defensive line built out of empty moonshine jugs, it’s that bad and yet they have three wins.
Getting Hyped for the 2016-17 NZ Breakers Season
Although several long-serving key players remain – and one returns – it’s definitely tempting to say that this season marks the beginning of a new era for the New Zealand Breakers.
The Wildcard’s NFL Predictions - Week 4
The Jaguars have played Wembley three times already – which is as many times as Queen played the great stadium (only counting when Freddie was fronting, of course) – while the Colts have never been to London.
What We Learned From Steven Adams on 2016 Thunder Media Day
Oh what’s that, New Zealand’s finest sporting ambassador is taking the stand to answer a bunch of abstract questions about basketball and facial hair? Yes, please.
Here’s a bit of Perspective on Paul Lasike Getting Waived
Argh but why did it happen to him!? What did he do wrong?
The Wildcard’s NFL Predictions - Week 3
Look everybody, Carson Wentz can CHANGE THE CALLS! And he THROWS ACCURATELY! And he ISN’T DAUNTED BY THE PROFESSIONAL GAME!
Paul Lasike & Da Bears: Weeks 1-2 in Review
The last time we wrote about New Zealand’s lone representative in the NFL he was crushing suckers in preseason and showing why he deserved a chance in the big time.
Judging Nick Willis’ First Pitch Attempt for the Detroit Tigers
Nick Willis is a bonafide athletic hero in New Zealand, what with two Olympic medals and a trio of Commonwealth Games ones. Can he throw a baseball though?
The Wildcard’s NFL Predictions - Week 2
Of course, Brown snuck in five pumps whereas McCringleberry clearly learns that only two are permitted and the third pump is the one that draws the flag.
Note to the NFL: Stop Letting People Get Hit in the Head
Concussion is a dirty word in the National Football League. Player safety is great, concussion protocol is not.
The Wildcard’s NFL Predictions - Week 1
And we’re back with the 2016 NFL season, which begins… exactly how the last one ended. Panthers vs Broncos.
The Wildcard’s 2016 NFL Quarterback Rankings
Some traditions we take for granted, like standing for the national anthem. Others are as eagerly anticipated today as they were the very first time they occurred.