An interactive audio representation of the – sometimes very tight – finishes to some of the events at the recent Winter Olympics.
In some cases judges had to work out who crossed the finish line, and in what order, from a field of ten or more competitors, within the space of a second.
The individual silver [...]

Overall bronze medalists are happier with their prize than are silver medalists, who have a much greater sense of having just missed out on the top award, the gold medal.
“On average, bronze medalists are happier than silver medalists,” said Victoria Medvec, a psychologist and professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in Illinois. [...]

Apparently the “English” sports game cricket originated in Belgium not England, according to (and the plot thickens) an Australian researcher.
Experts believe the game was introduced by northern Europeans who settled in England from the 14th century. It may even have been resisted by the local population at first. And to add insult to England’s injury, [...]

A Big Picture photo collection featuring the recent Asian Beach Games held in Bali, Indonesia.
About a month ago in Bali, Indonesia, the inaugural 2008 Asian Beach Games came to its conclusion. Intended to promote sports and culture, the games (held every two years) encourage tourism, support local economies and allow host countries like Indonesia to [...]

Australian radio station Triple J won’t be quite the same with news that long-time sports funny guys “Rampaging” Roy Slaven and HG Nelson will be leaving at the end of the year.
Triple J confirmed in a statement last night that after 22 years of presenting iconic programs such as This Sporting Life, Festival Of The [...]

A little sporting trivia.
It’s almost 20 years since local rugby club Randwick RFC played the mighty All Blacks at Coogee Oval.
Despite overtones of the infamous All Blacks verses Munster clash, the All Blacks went on to win the match 25 to 9.
In a small nod to Randwick RFC however, the All Blacks have apparently [...]

Day Six… Well another Ashes Cricket series winds to an end, and what a PATHETIC performance by England. Sorry to say it, but can these guys PLAY cricket?
While it’s nice to see the home side win the series, I think many would have enjoyed a slightly more COMPETITIVE tussle, but alas these sorts of events [...]