The Sweet Spot

World News Australia's Robert Grasso analyses the week in sport. Follow @RobertGrasso

The sporting year that was

29 December 2008, 9:32 AM

The opiate of the masses. Bread and Circuses. War without bullets. Sport. Call it what you will. Here are some of the more memorable moments which shaped the past 12 months.

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Sweet science needs sugar

22 December 2008, 9:11 AM

Boxing. The sweet science. Call it what you will.

There once was a time when people use to talk about pugilism. Dissect every jab and right-hand lead. Speak of the awkwardness of fighting a Southpaw or the merits of the Peek-a-Boo style. Read more

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Cricket's no ball

15 December 2008, 8:40 AM

Cricket's no ball

Give me a break. Our cricketers are seeking bigger pay cheques ahead of Wednesday’s First Test against South Africa.

That was my immediate response after reading our cricketers are seeking bigger pay cheques ahead of Wednesday’s First Test against South Africa. Read more

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