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This is the place to discuss the films that you love, and to discover new favourites. http://www.sbs.com.au/films/blog/ Party poopers Japan should be banned from the 2010 World Cup, writes Matthew Hall. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/114467/Come-blow-your-horn-in-South-Africa http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/114467/Come-blow-your-horn-in-South-Africa Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +1100 As the United States economy begins to think about a recession recovery, many college football coaches are sitting pretty. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/114432/Who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/114432/Who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1100 The last nine teams to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be decided over the next week, but Australia won't be one of them. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/114347/Misty-eyes-for-World-Cup-play-offs http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/114347/Misty-eyes-for-World-Cup-play-offs Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +1100 David Haye is heavyweight boxing's new hot property, opening up several lucrative opportunities, writes Matthew Hall. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/114282/Haye-meets-the-Klitschko-brothers-boxing-s-new-rich-vein http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/114282/Haye-meets-the-Klitschko-brothers-boxing-s-new-rich-vein Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +1100 Women's football has kicked some goals in Jordan and Lebanon recently, but there is still much to be done, writes Matthew Hall. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/114231/In-the-Middle-East-you-win-and-you-lose http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/114231/In-the-Middle-East-you-win-and-you-lose Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1100 This week, a brave and heroic footballer called Marlon King will launch his campaign for personal justice. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/114141/Football-s-moral-compass-does-not-point-straight http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/114141/Football-s-moral-compass-does-not-point-straight Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1100 Matthew Hall pulls out his old glove, dons the pinstripes and prepares for Major League Baseball's grand finale. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/114027/World-Series-Yankees-Phils-Baambaata-and-no-John-Farnham http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/114027/World-Series-Yankees-Phils-Baambaata-and-no-John-Farnham Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +1100 An Australian supporters group brings apartheid back to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113932/Nelson-Mandela-amp-the-Aussie-backyard-BBQ-invite-only http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113932/Nelson-Mandela-amp-the-Aussie-backyard-BBQ-invite-only Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +1100 Australia's geographical location could be a hindrance when it comes to hosting the World Cup, writes Matthew Hall. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113886/Why-Frank-Lowy-s-World-Cup-bid-is-Mickey-Mouse http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113886/Why-Frank-Lowy-s-World-Cup-bid-is-Mickey-Mouse Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +1100 Authorities in Rio plan to provide bandaid solutions to their problems of crime and violence rather than resolving the causes. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113826/Why-the-IOC-and-FIFA-owe-the-people-of-Rio http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113826/Why-the-IOC-and-FIFA-owe-the-people-of-Rio Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +1100 What would happen if a right-wing radio host bought into one of America's biggest sports? http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113716/Rush-Don-t-meet-me-in-St-Louis http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113716/Rush-Don-t-meet-me-in-St-Louis Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +1100 The United States has assembled an all-star cast to campaign for the 2018/2022 FIFA World Cups. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113661/USA-lines-up-Arnie-to-terminate-rival-World-Cup-bidders http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113661/USA-lines-up-Arnie-to-terminate-rival-World-Cup-bidders Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +1100 The 21st FIFA World Cup is expected to be hosted by a UEFA nation, but nothing is certain as lobbying continues, writes Matthew Hall. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113561/England-s-2018-World-Cup-bid-beaten-by-an-Aussie-show-bag http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113561/England-s-2018-World-Cup-bid-beaten-by-an-Aussie-show-bag Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +1100 The Olympic Games aims to take on the digital revolution, and the revenue that comes with it. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113522/Olympic-Spirit-Rio-favelas-amp-Kyle-Sandilands http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113522/Olympic-Spirit-Rio-favelas-amp-Kyle-Sandilands Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +1100 At a time of war and recession should the US President be lobbying for the Olympic Games? http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113447/Obama-and-the-Chicago-blues http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113447/Obama-and-the-Chicago-blues Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +1000 When the peloton takes over the highway, remember he's on your side. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113387/Mad-Max-amp-Cadel-Evans-against-the-world http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113387/Mad-Max-amp-Cadel-Evans-against-the-world Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +1000 Having conquered British football, Russian billionaires are now getting out their wallets to buy up basketball. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113232/Russian-billionaire-nets-a-basketball-team-and-Brooklyn http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113232/Russian-billionaire-nets-a-basketball-team-and-Brooklyn Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +1000 Renault F1's breaches of "unparalleled severity" go unpunished, writes Matthew Hall. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113172/Formula-One-applies-the-spin http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113172/Formula-One-applies-the-spin Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +1000 The use of words lilke "hero" and "heroics" are misused when refering to sport, writes Matthew Hall. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113057/The-real-sports-hero http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113057/The-real-sports-hero Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +1000 Sport stars are only human and are more than capable of spitting the dummy, writes Matthew Hall. http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113002/Serena-s-love-match-a-win-for-all http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/single/113002/Serena-s-love-match-a-win-for-all Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +1000