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Wheeler down but Phils rolling
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 16/09/2025
» Last MLB season, the Philadelphia Phillies jumped off to an extremely fast start to build up a huge lead in the National League East race. In the second half, they faltered badly and barely hung on to win their division.
Familiar foes all set to top charts again
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 17/08/2025
» For all the things wrong about NCAA football nowadays -- Name and Image Licensing (which enables colleges to legally pay players), the transfer portal (creating player free agency) mega conferences, etc -- the governing body of American college ball finally got something right:
From rust to rebuild: Five NFL teams that nailed the offseason
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 09/07/2025
» The NFL offseason is now complete. The teams have all made coaching changes (where needed), drafted collegiate players, signed free agents and completed mini camps.
Red Sox v the 'Mookie Curse'
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 28/05/2025
» For 84 years the Boston Red Sox and their fans had formerly suffered through "The Curse of the Bambino."
Laker loot! Mavericks trade future for fragile AD
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 19/02/2025
» NBA history was made in the controversial trade that saw the Dallas Mavericks ship Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Never before had there been such a superstar-for-superstar swap.
Big men: Scoring centres are still the NBA's secret sauce
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 22/11/2024
» The more things change in the NBA -- in-season tournament, ever-changing all star game format, etc -- the more things stay the same.
From love of game to chasing bucks: The fall of NCAA football
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 21/08/2024
» Time was when NCAA college football was Wiggins' World's favourite sport.
Atlanta Braves' blueprint for success: A culture of excellence
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 03/05/2024
» For the past three decades, no Major League Baseball team has ruled their division like the Atlanta Braves have commanded the National League East.
Prolific hitter Alonso, Bader and manager Mendoza hold the key to Mets' success
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 17/03/2024
» The New York Mets were one of the biggest disappointments of the 2023 Major League baseball season. Predicted by many to contend in the National League East race and beyond, they finished fourth of five clubs in their division.
Don't blame McCarthy, Boys paid the price for lethargy
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 19/01/2024
» The Super wildcard round of the NFL's postseason play-offs provided a media pundit's dream scenario.