Rugby World Cup (Betting) Preview

After long years of waiting we are mere hours away from the first kickoff.  This is not going to be a preview of the games, or the venues, or the All Blacks squad.  Instead, because Centrebet and TAB have really stepped up their game with all sorts of bets available to the punter with no self-restraint, here are some of my favourites:

This photo has no relevance. Hilarious expressions though!

State of Confusion

Here at Kiwi Sports Blog recently there have been a few things I just don't get about my favourite sport in the whole wide world.  Not to say I just don't agree with them - my opinion on league is wrong more often than not - just that I have no idea what on earth people are talking about with these things.  By the way, by 'people' I mean mates, randoms on the Lone Scout facebook page, and randoms on twitter.

The 2012 Warriors Squad (Captions)

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The Squad

1. Glen Fisiiahi

2. Krisnan Inu

Subcontinent Surprise

I have to hand it them, they did it.  They sucked me back in.


Apart from my absolute favourite teams (Warriors, All Blacks), I'm a bit of a temperamental supporter.  Sport is a two way street, where the team has to show you as much love as you put out there for them.  This doesn't just mean they have to perform well, it means they have to care as deeply as you do about the team.  Winning almost isn't as important as knowing that the management has you in mind and the players aren't mailing in their performances just to collect their match fee.

Marcin Gortat, NBA Center?

Have you seen Gortat's first few games for the Suns?  Not bad right?  The high FG% and points totals look good.  And look at those blocks!  There's something the Suns needed.

Musings on Melo

This morning, ESPN reported that Carmelo Anthony will not sign a contract extension unless the Nuggets trade him to the Knicks.  My first thought upon seeing that was, what a fool.

I would say that the Summer of Lebron taught Melo nothing, and point at the Lakers, Spurs, Celtics, and Mavs as examples of where solid rotations and team chemistry turns out to be way better than a bunch of stars thrown together.  But that's not what it is about for Melo.  As he says to Chris Sheridan, he wants to be wanted.  Walking through the Concrete Jungle Where Dreams Are Made Of, people were yelling for him to come.  He is only human.  It is understandable that he wants to have a good time and look out for himself.  But still, what a fool.

Yes I Know This is a Sports Blog

After a number of (probably tongue-in-cheek) requests from the loyal readers of KSB, and a feast over the weekend of five bags, I've decided to review a selection of types of the God-snack, the walking food of champions, the mouthwatering munch.  It's the salty taste that tickles your tongue, the delectable way it breaks apart in your mouth, the complimentary relationship it has with a box of beers, the taste explosion you get when you stuff a bunch in your mouth at the same time.

Without further ado, I'd like to take the opportunity to introduce to you my favourite food, it's now your favourite food - the humble potato chip.