By Andrew Dunford Durham’s first-ever match as a first-class cricket county was a Sunday League fixture against Lancashire at the Racecourse ground at Durham University on 19 April 1992. They[…]
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Obituaries are tough
And when someone passes away it is appropriate to focus on the positives. Andy Haden had a rich and varied life, with a lot of attached controversy, but also left[…]
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Kobe and Sports Envy
By Ryan Nixon If you’d asked me before the Kobe Bryant tragedy occurred how I might react to his passing, I’m not sure I could have come up with an[…]
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Sir Peter Snell- Iconic NZ Sum of Many Parts
By Paul Montague When we farewelled Sir Peter Snell, we weren’t of course saying goodbye to just a good athlete, but a legendary one. And Snell was certainly Track and Field’s gain.[…]
Bob Willis
By Martin Hearnden Bob Willis died on Wednesday, another victim of the hideous prostate cancer. He was 70 years old and still a vital part of Sky TVs cricket coverage in[…]
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Lochore; a True Rugby Great
By The Spotter Sir Brian Lochore was revered and loved by the NZ rugby public. Undoubtedly a major reason for this was his enduring humility, even though he had a pile of[…]
