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UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal preview

Some of Europe’s football giants go head-to-head, as the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals kick off this week. Will title-favourites Barcelona continue their great form? Who will triumph in the all-English clash between Manchester United and Chelsea? Liam Quinn gives us his take on each tie.

The NBA MVP Race

As the NBA season slowly comes to a close, elite players are in the running to claim the competition’s Most Valuable Player award. Liam Quinn shares his top picks.

Round 2 Preview: Blues to ruin Suns’ debut?

The Gold Coast Suns play their first official match against Carlton on Saturday night in Brisbane. However, Ben Waterworth believes the Blues will be too strong and experienced for the young Suns as he previews all of the AFL action for Round Two.

upstart footy tipping: Round 2

Our editorial team here at upstart is putting their respective reputations on the line and will publish their weekly AFL tips for the upcoming round. What do the ‘experts’ predict will happen in Round 2?

From the grandstand: Thomas and Giants a perfect match

Collingwood’s Dale Thomas is allegedly the player the AFL’s newest team, Greater Western Sydney, wants the most prior to its 2012 debut. And according to Ben Waterworth, a Thomas-Giants combination would work well.

Germany-Australia Friendly Preview: Socceroos want revenge

After their mauling by Germany at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, can the Socceroos gain some revenge by winning on German soil? Upstart’s soccer guru John Takemura thinks it will be an uphill battle as he previews the Germany-Australia friendly match.

A cheer in Provence

In France, matches between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille are among the most fiercely contested in European football. Evan Harding was at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille to witness their latest clash.

F1 Season Preview: Red Bull to dominate again?

The Formula 1 season kicks off this weekend with the first day of racing in the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park. Joel Peterson previews the race, as well as the rest of the 2011 season.

Aussies’ World Cup dream to end tonight?

Australia has won the past three ICC World Cup’s in emphatic style. But Ben Waterworth believes India will end the Aussies’ trophy aspirations tonight in the tournament’s second quarter-final match.

Round 1 AFL Preview: Saints to bounce back?

The 2011 AFL seasons kicks off tonight with the traditional Carlton-Richmond clash at the MCG. But Ben Waterworth believes the match to watch will be the St Kilda-Geelong encounter, which the Saints should win.

upstart kicks off the AFL season

Can the Pies go back-to-back? upstart’s AFL experts think they can as we give our predictions for the 2011 season.

Ricky should have walked

Despite clearly edging a delivery to wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal on Saturday night, Ricky Ponting refused to head back to the pavilion. But Jake D’Amato believes the Australian skipper should’ve walked and shown some honesty at a time where cricket seems to be losing its sense of sportsmanship.

Collingwood Magpies: Back-to-back?

Collingwood won its first premiership in 20 years in 2010, but can the Pies go back-to-back for the first time since 1935-36? Dylan Maxwell previews their chances as upstart concludes its series of AFL team preview’s for the 2011 season.

From the Grandstand: Start of something special for Suns

For the first time in 14 years, a new club will compete in the AFL. But while the Gold Coast Suns are set to struggle in 2011, Ben Waterworth believes their inaugural season will be the beginning of a wonderful journey.

Essendon Bombers: Seen, not just Hird?

There is an air of expectation over Essendon with new coach James Hird at the helm. Michael Pell previews the Bombers’ chances as upstart continues its countdown to the 2011 AFL season.

Hawthorn Hawks: Top four favourites

With an exciting and talented list, the Hawks have failed to impress since winning the 2008 premiership. But Merryn Sherwood believes they can turn it around in 2011 as upstart continues its series of AFL team previews.

Port Adelaide Power: Youth is the key

With the majority of its match-winning players coming to the end of their careers, Mathew Farmakis believes Port Adelaide must rebuild and focus on developing its youth.

Sydney Swans: Final solo flight

With the debut of Greater Western Sydney in 2012, the Swans will not only be fighting for finals this year – they’ll be fighting to keep their fans. Merryn Sherwood looks at how Sydney should perform in 2011.

Aussies to remain undefeated?

Australia hasn’t lost a cricket World Cup match since 1999 and Ben Waterworth believes that winning streak will continue on Saturday night against an unpredictable Pakistan outfit.

Ready for a showdown

With just days until the ANZ Championship’s ‘Netball’s Festival of Stars’ celebrity charity match, Sarah Baker talks dietary regimes, defence and male haircuts with captain Adam Spencer.