It is not often that my mind drifts to the words of nineteenth century Congregationalist clergymen but every now and then, when the stars are in retrograde and the need to reassert one’s self becomes prominent, wise words from yesterday can prove comforting and can get to the nut of your problem. Rummaging for and … Read more
Jack Gibson is considered by many to be the greatest rugby league mentor ever and arguably the greatest Australian coach of any sport. His record is certainly something to behold. The rugged yet highly intelligent Gibson made an impact right away in coaching. In 1967, Gibson took over as head coach from Bert Holcroft at … Read more
Rugby League season is nearly upon us and as the cricket thankfully winds down and the trials start to arc up, we all get that feeling deep down in the loins. It is February, right now, where we start thinking starting line-ups, draws, player moves, fantasy, long-term futures betting and the countdown to round one. … Read more
He liked to be called The Babe and Felipe Ysmael had enough money, made from steel and benefits gained in Filipino politics, that nearly everybody adhered. He had so much scratch that it was often said that $1000 to him had no more meaning than a single cent does to most. And this was the … Read more
So here’s the thing, in my last article I said it couldn’t get any worse for Full Tilt Poker. Well, I was wrong. I keep seeming to underestimate the grand incompetence and ethical flexibility of the morons running the company. This is where we are at: the US Department of Justice (DoJ) has described the Full … Read more