Tag Archives: sports

Dream (2024) reviewed

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Topher

Last weekend, my friend asked me what I had in store. Probably reading, I retorted. I’m fighting with this 2,000 page ebook by Murakami. He’s Japanese. I like the plan, he said. It’s cold and very rainy. Perfect for staying … Continue reading →

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Latest reads

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Topher

This will be the year’s first reading list. Finishing books is like placing an order online. Turning the final page carries a feeling of finality. Months ago, I started off the season with another hoops eBook. DeMar Derozan is one … Continue reading →

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Four Tons

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Topher

This marks my 400th career WordPress entry. I’ve written on a diverse range of subjects. Love and loss. Basketball and movies. Tennis and Netflix. The annual New Year’s post. The changing weather in Sydney. Poetry samples. Book reviews and story … Continue reading →

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Being Steph Curry

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Topher

If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? I’ve given that question some serious thought. The three stars would have to be long-form writers, thespians, or basketball phenoms. No offence, but my favourite … Continue reading →

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Through The Years: Sakuragi’s All-NBA

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Topher

This Yuletide, we reconcile the fictional Slam Dunk character with his NBA counterparts. In high school, among my peers, the anime production was the biggest hit. In the past, I’ve sketched the series’s main roles. Hanamichi is the star of … Continue reading →

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