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Sad time for golf as Woods focuses on his birdie »
THE fact that Tiger Woods has taken an indefinite break from the game of sport; the game that he was the champion of, is an unfortunate thing for the game and the sporting world. Woods was a delight on the sporting front that drove thousands to watch him on the golf course. He is the [...]
Tigers’ wife sticks with her man for sake of children »
IT appears to be a common theme in modern society. Husband cheats on wife. Wife stands by her man for the sake of their children. Elin Nordegren will stand by Tiger Woods for the sake of their children, US media reports. Unnamed friends of the 29-year-old told the latest edition of People magazine, out Friday, [...]
Classroom strip leads to end of career »
STRIPPING in public is always going to get you in trouble. Stripping in a classroom is going to be worse consequences particularly in this day and age of internet, phones and YouTube. It had the worst consequences for 57-year-old Martin Rouse, a British teacher. The overweight teacher stripped off his shirt in a classroom in [...]
Tiger Woods follows sports stars trend »
TIGER Woods’ mistresses have made his life misery on and off the golf course. And it is understood more mistresses with whom he has had an affair with are set to be revealed in the coming days. But it’s shattering that yet another sportsperson has given into temptation to tarnish some of his flawless reputation. [...]
Football needs to accept soccer is coming »
THE fact that the World Cup could be coming to Australia in 2018 or 2022 should be exciting for all sports fans, even rival codes the AFL and NRL. Instead, the both codes whinge that they should be compensated by FIFA in that one of its rules is that no top line competition sport can [...]
Black Saturday II beware »
VICTORIANS could be set for another Black Saturday. Some predict the heatwaves, earlier than expected this year, could result in a worse result than last year’s fires that destroyed hundreds of lives and homes. But are Victorians and particularly those in the rural parts really ready for it? It seems some are still content to be [...]
Fans set to shun Britney’s ‘miming’ concert »
SURELY fans deserve more for their hard-earned cash than to watch their apparent stars mime or lip-sync during concerts. The latest being Britney Spears. Reports she will lip-sync many of her concerts has prompted debate whether people should know beforehand that they will be seeing their favourite singers lip-sync before paying top dollar. Of course [...]
Nathan Ablett; returning for money or love of the game? »
NATHAN Ablett’s return to AFL football with the Gold Coast will be viewed by many as greed, leaving Geelong after the 1997 AFL premiership because of money. Geelong fans, particularly, will take this view despite the knowledge of Ablett’s fragile frame of mind. But those who know the former Modewarre young gun would know of [...]
Pokies must become less accessible »
POKIES at sporting clubs or entertainment venues must decrease if Australians’ hard-earned money is to be spent on more productive things. According to economists and analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics data by CommSec shows Australians spend more money on gambling than gas and electricity bills, phone bills and petrol. The average Australian household spent [...]
The age to name and shame »
FOOTBALL clubs have a lot to put up with off the field. It’s a common theme for many with rape allegations hovering over the club’s reputation. Montmorency of the Northern Football League is the latest to come under threat. Three players have been charged after police alleged the women were held prisoner and repeatedly raped [...]