Horse Racing purists and punters are licking their lips at the awesome field assembled for the 2011 Cox Plate. Ben Waterworth and Ben Asgari preview the legendary race, plus the other big races that will be taking place at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
December Draw is set to start as the shortest-priced Caulfield Cup favourite in 45 years. Ben Waterworth and Ben Asgari preview the $2.5 million Group 1 feature, plus the other big races that will be taking place on one of the biggest days on Melbourne’s Spring Racing calendar.
Ben Waterworth recently returned home from working for the Rugby News Service at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. After his experience at the tournament, he believes the news service at major sporting events is crucial to its success.
Horse Racing purists and punters are licking their lips at the awesome field assembled for the 2011 Cox Plate. Ben Waterworth and Ben Asgari preview the legendary race, plus the other big races that will be taking place at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
December Draw is set to start as the shortest-priced Caulfield Cup favourite in 45 years. Ben Waterworth and Ben Asgari preview the $2.5 million Group 1 feature, plus the other big races that will be taking place on one of the biggest days on Melbourne’s Spring Racing calendar.
Ben Waterworth recently returned home from working for the Rugby News Service at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. After his experience at the tournament, he believes the news service at major sporting events is crucial to its success.
After their mauling by Germany at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, can the Socceroos gain some revenge by winning on German soil? Upstart’s soccer guru John Takemura thinks it will be an uphill battle as he previews the Germany-Australia friendly match.
The Formula 1 season kicks off this weekend with the first day of racing in the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park. Joel Peterson previews the race, as well as the rest of the 2011 season.
Australia has won the past three ICC World Cup’s in emphatic style. But Ben Waterworth believes India will end the Aussies’ trophy aspirations tonight in the tournament’s second quarter-final match.
The 2011 AFL seasons kicks off tonight with the traditional Carlton-Richmond clash at the MCG. But Ben Waterworth believes the match to watch will be the St Kilda-Geelong encounter, which the Saints should win.
Can the Pies go back-to-back? upstart’s AFL experts think they can as we give our predictions for the 2011 season.
Despite clearly edging a delivery to wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal on Saturday night, Ricky Ponting refused to head back to the pavilion. But Jake D’Amato believes the Australian skipper should’ve walked and shown some honesty at a time where cricket seems to be losing its sense of sportsmanship.
Collingwood won its first premiership in 20 years in 2010, but can the Pies go back-to-back for the first time since 1935-36? Dylan Maxwell previews their chances as upstart concludes its series of AFL team preview’s for the 2011 season.
For the first time in 14 years, a new club will compete in the AFL. But while the Gold Coast Suns are set to struggle in 2011, Ben Waterworth believes their inaugural season will be the beginning of a wonderful journey.
There is an air of expectation over Essendon with new coach James Hird at the helm. Michael Pell previews the Bombers’ chances as upstart continues its countdown to the 2011 AFL season.
With the majority of its match-winning players coming to the end of their careers, Mathew Farmakis believes Port Adelaide must rebuild and focus on developing its youth.
Australia hasn’t lost a cricket World Cup match since 1999 and Ben Waterworth believes that winning streak will continue on Saturday night against an unpredictable Pakistan outfit.
With rivals Barcelona already advancing, can Real Madrid eliminate French club Lyon and progress through to the final eight of the Champions League? Liam Quinn gives us his prediction.
North Melbourne was one spot away from making the finals in 2010. Can it go one step further this year? Joel Peterson previews the Kangaroos’ chances as upstart continues its countdown to the 2011 AFL season.
In his latest ‘From the grandstand’ column, Ben Waterworth believes the controversial new substitute rule will change the AFL and its players significantly.
After comprehensive losses in recent pre-season games, many predict the Lions will finish on the bottom of the ladder this year. But Dyson Baker believes this young team is being underestimated, as upstart continues its series of team previews for the upcoming AFL season.
As upstart continues its countdown to the 2011 AFL season, Nicholas Ciantar believes St Kilda must win the premiership this year after failing to win three grand finals in two years.
The Pies and the Bombers go head to head in tonight’s NAB Cup final. upstart sports editor Ben Waterworth weighs in on what is sure to be an electrifying game.
After a few years hovering at the bottom of the AFL ladder, Melbourne is finally ready to challenge for a top eight position. Ben Asgari previews the Demons’ prospects for the 2011 season as upstart continues its countdown to the start of the footy season.
In the third of upstart’s AFL team previews for the upcoming season, Liam Quinn believes a young West Coast team can improve on what was a disastrous 2010 campaign.
Plenty of footy experts believed Adelaide significantly underachieved in 2010. But Farhan Shah believes the Crows can turn it around this year, in upstart’s second AFL team preview for the 2011 season.
