Nothing scientific per se about this, but the current Australian Open is incredible: six of the eight semifinalists are over 30. That may be a first, or it must be very rare. And we are just four results away from a possible Federer-Nadal, Williams-Williams finals weekend. Chew on that.
Meanwhile…
CRICKET
Two pioneers, two very different stories. Tymal Mills: the accidental T20 specialist. And Rachael Heyhoe Flint, the reluctant feminist who did so much for women’s cricket.
TENNIS
Attack attack attaaacckk! Fortune is favouring the bold at the Australian Open.
BASKETBALL
A good read, and a fun game: tanking.
FOOTBALL
Fergie Time still exists!
Valencia is on the brink of collapse.
F1
I’m not so sure about the ‘loved’ bit about Bernie Ecclestone.
That’s it – ciao.