AusLaw lessons to be learnt from the European Super League debacle
By Tim Fuller|25 April 2021
It came, it saw and, most certainly, it did not conquer. The reference is arguably the biggest fiasco in football history that was known as the European Super League (ESL), writes Tim Fuller. In one of the most brazen sporting coups ever, the ESL attempted to set up a breakaway competition to the Union of European Football Association (UEFA) Champions League.
Reportedly backed by JP Morgan with £4 billion funding, 12 UK and European clubs set out to change the course of football history forever.
The swift and decisive intervention of UEFA, the Football Association (FA) of England, the British government and even the royal family, along with the ferocious reaction from loyal football fans, thwarted the rebel clubs in their audacious bid.
Apr 26, 2021
There are only three days to go until Day 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft takes place Thursday, April 29, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Brad Holmes and the Detroit Lions possess six total picks, and have been effective in not revealing their plans ahead of an important draft for the organization s future.
“I still think that depth on both sides of the ball is of the utmost importance. I know you can probably take that as a fence answer, but I just can’t be more authentic with that, Holmes said at his pre-draft media session. I look at both sides of the ball, and I just don’t think there’s ever enough depth in certain spots that you can field.
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After a dominating sophomore season (84/1,780/20) at LSU with Joe Burrow behind center, Chase elected to sit out 2020 due to Covid concerns. His best success came in four explosive games (10/229/4, 8/227/3, 7/197/7, and 9/221/2) while also gaining over 100 yards in five other contests (8/147, 7/127/2, 8/123, 6/140/1, and 6/144/2).
He comes to the NFL with some concern with his route running and ability to beat the press vs. top physical cornerbacks. I don’t view either opinion or thought as an issue. Chase will work the short areas of the field to be a chain mover on quick slants, comebacks, and crossing patterns. LSU used him on bubble screens and deep end cuts showing his versatility to make plays in the passing game. He’ll need to fine-tune some areas o
Julius Randle is playing at an All-NBA level. Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
The hottest team in the NBA right now are the New York Knickerbockers. Behind the play of Julius Randle, the Knicks are on an eight-game win streak. The play of Randle in the last month or so has been astounding. His line from last night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks was a total of 40 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists. The group that the Knicks have put together is the most unlikely to be on this run, but with just four weeks until the playoffs, it is time to notice.
Inside Morrisâs heartbreaking farewell to players Axed coach John Morris has told his Sharks players he will be cheering for them for the remainder of the season in a teary farewell speech.
Rugby League by Phil Rothfield, Sports Editor-at-Large 15th Apr 2021 7:09 PM
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Subscriber only Axed coach John Morris has given a teary farewell speech to his Cronulla Sharks players before the team boarded a bus for Newcastle on Thursday to play the Knights. Invited to speak to the team by caretaker coach Josh Hannay, Morris broke down as he wished the players success for the remainder of the season.