They can never again say I don’t make the big calls, says Larry Ryan.

Take it again. Tim Smyczek’s simple act of sportsmanship in his Australian Open match with Rafa Nadal won’t endure in sporting folklore, says Larry Ryan.

One of the country’s most controversial retired television watchers has slammed the launch of TV3’s new Garda soap Red Rock, warning that viewers are becoming indentured slaves to the medium, writes Larry Ryan.

For many years, England worried about squeezing Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard into the same midfield. Now America frets about getting them into the same league, writes Larry Ryan.

Two years ago, during my annual check of the bunker, I earmarked the giants of the oche as the men to lead us when armageddon eventually arrives.

Turn away now if you are of a squeamish disposition — or suffer from DTS (dicky tummy syndrome).

"What a load of tripe."

Earn A Million During Breakfast Every Day.

The time has come for this page to lead an investigation. To blow a lid off. The problem had grown too insidious. The gains too insane.

Our appetite for sporting controvassy might not yet rival our friends across the water. But when the opportunity arises, we tend to give it 100%.