Category Archives: Sports

England’s new defense system is high risk, high reward – but it’s a gamble worth taking

England’s defense was found wanting in the first 40 minutes in Rome but they passed the test – Getty Images/Giampiero Sposito Growing pains: They can really hurt. And taking a new approach will inevitably lead to ugly moments. Italy’s second try at the Stadio Olimpico was a flowing counter-attack that left Elliot Daly struggling and… Read More »

Zak Crawley is consistent; must be greedy now

Zak Crawley scores 76 from 78 balls but ultimately hits a free throw – Getty Images/Dibyangshu Sarkar Zak Crawley is threatening to do what leading England coach Brendon McCullum never thought he could do: become a consistent Test opener. “He will never be a consistent cricketer,” McCullum said shortly after taking over in 2022. “He… Read More »

Joe McCarthy is Ireland’s wild new star – but his display of brotherly love steals the show

Joe McCarthy joins his brother in the stands in Marseille after the match – Getty Images/Harry Murphy The sight of Ireland’s fierce young star ‘Big’ Joe McCarthy handing his man of the match medal to his brother Andrew after his team’s spectacular defeat against France in Marseille on Friday night was pleasing. It’s a reminder… Read More »