Sport

SPORT: Ted Ryan’s racing column

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Some bookies have listed betting on the All- Star-Mile to be run at Flemington on March 8, prior to first nominations.They have put the ultra-consistent horse Mr Brightside on top and rightly so, despite some smart horses around him, if they all go around.Mr Brightside is ideally suited over the mile, and is one of…

SPORT: Harness Racing with Len Baker

Welcome to a new year of harness news. 2025 saw the ‘Summer Of Country Cups’ commence in January going all the way through to the Mildura Cup in April. Gem of a raceJanuary 4: It was Garrards Horse & Hound Bendigo Pacing Cup night, a 2650 metre Group 2 event carrying a stake of $75,000…

SPORT: Storm v Cowboys at Casey

Rugby League powerhouse Melbourne Storm is heading to Casey Fields for a pre-season match against the North Queensland Cowboys.To be held at 5.15pm on Sunday, February 23, Storm fans can also watch three curtain raisers before the kick-off.The Storm Under 17s will play at 1pm, followed by the Storm Under 19s at 2.30 pm. Both…

SPORT: All the latest local cricket results

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Premer CricketPremier Firsts. Round 18. Two Day. Saturdays, January 25-February 1. Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI 1/12 v St Kilda 1st XI 5-d/405. Melbourne 1st XI 6/378 v Footscray 1st XI 10/375. Geelong 1st XI 10/214 v Prahran 1st XI 10/182. Kingston Hawthorn 1st XI 9/205 v Fitzroy Doncaster 1st XI 10/204. Melbourne University 1st XI…

SPORT: Yea Gender Trophy contest heats up

Sunday, January 26, 2025

Wednesday (Jan. 22) saw 22 golfers contest a stableford round (6) in the gender challenge. With the weather much cooler and some gusting wind, conditions were a little different to the hot summer golf of recent weeks. Winner of the day on CB was Di Elliott (27) from Penny Britton (31) both with 39 points….

SPORT: Premier Cricket scoreboard

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Premier Cricket Firsts. Round 18. Sat., Jan. 25. First day of two day round, next on Sat., Feb. 1. Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI 1/12 v St Kilda 1st XI 5-d/405. Melbourne 1st XI v Footscray 1st XI 10/375. Geelong 1st XI 2/30 v Prahran 1st XI 10/182. Kingston Hawthorn 1st XI v Fitzroy Doncaster 1st…

STATEWIDE: Rugby World Cup final lost to Sydney

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Victoria’s reputation as the events capital of the nation has been further harmed as reports indicate Sydney is set to secure hosting rights for the 2027 Rugby World Cup final, according to Deputy Liberal Party Leader Sam Groth. The Rugby World Cup is the third-largest sporting event in the world, and hosting the final brings…

MELBOURNEWIDE: Saturday cricket results

Men’s Premier. Round 17. Two-Day: Sat., Jan. 17 and Sun. Jan. 18. First Day. Casey South Melbourne 1st XI 2/117 v Geelong 1st XI 10/175. Richmond 1st XI v Ringwood 1st XI. St Kilda 1st XI 9/169 v Fitzroy Doncaster 1st XI. Frankston Peninsula 1st XI 0/9 v Northcote 1st XI 7-d/291 Melbourne 1st X…