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Aussies to fall to hometown Lankans

In perhaps the most important group match of the Cricket World Cup so far, Ben Waterworth believes a confident Sri Lankan side – spurred on by a vocal home crowd – should be too good for Australia.

Bombers to upset Saints?

Only four teams remain in the NAB Cup and Ben Waterworth believes the in-form Bombers have enough momentum to upset the Saints in the first semi-final tonight.

From the grandstand: Settle down Bombers fans

Essendon fans are very excited about their team’s 2011 chances. But as Ben Waterworth explains in his column ‘From the Grandstand’, they need to calm down.

Anthony trade to benefit Knicks

NBA star Carmelo Anthony has just signed a multi-million dollar contract to play with New York and Liam Quinn believes the epic signing is exactly what the Knicks need.

From the grandstand: Voss under siege

Brisbane has started the 2011 AFL season disastrously. But as Ben Waterworth explains in his new weekly column ‘From the grandstand’, the worst is yet to come for coach Michael Voss and his team.

Australia: ICC Cricket World Cup preview

On Monday Australia plays Zimbabwe in their first match in this year’s Cricket World Cup. Ben Waterworth considers the Aussies tournament prospects four years after they last emerged victorious.

Twenty20 Big Bash Final preview

Can South Australia topple New South Wales to make it two on the trot in Saturday’s Twenty20 Big Bash final? Ben Waterworth previews the match, which will be held at the Adelaide Oval.

Lamenting Lleyton: the unpopular Aussie battler

Despite another early exit from the Australian Open, Lleyton Hewitt again displayed the qualities that both endear and ostracise his fans. Evan Harding takes a look at the dichomtomy.

The Ashes: Australia vs England – 5th Test preview

With another crushing of the Australians in Melbourne, England ensured they would at least retain the Ashes. The tourists now look to close out a series victory, while the Aussies look to retain some pride with one eye on the future. Ben Waterworth previews the Fifth Test from the SCG.

Poms deserve more praise

While it’s inevitable that many of us are focussing on the problems facing the Australian cricket team, it’s England’s incredible achievements on the field that are the real story of the current Ashes series, says Ben Waterworth.

Twenty20 Big Bash preview

In upstart’s final post for 2010, Ben Waterworth previews the Twenty20 cricket summer spectacle. And after the 4th Test, this could turn out to be the diversion we all so badly need. Happy New Year everyone.

The Ashes: Australia vs England – 4th Test preview

After a dramatic reversal of fortune in the Third Test, the Aussies are back in the running for the Ashes series. But can they maintain their momentum in the Fourth Test showdown at the MCG? Ben Waterworth weighs up their chances.

The Ashes: Australia v England 1st Test preview

The world’s foremost series of test cricket has returned to Australian soil, but, unlike many recent editions, it is the hosts with major question marks hanging over their heads. Ben Waterworth previews the opening salvo in Australia’s quest to regain the urn.

Sandown Classic Day: Preview

Can racing’s greatest nine year-old horse make it a fourth Sandown Classic in a row? With his brolly and binoculars at the ready, Ben Asgari previews the final day of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.