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![Paul Lewis: Nappies be next for potty-mouthed Aussie?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: Nappies be next for potty-mouthed Aussie?
I think I have Nick Kyrgios figured out - he's really Benjamin Button., Paul Lewis writes.
![Paul Lewis: Ranking rises as fourth-round woes beaten](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: Ranking rises as fourth-round woes beaten
Danny Lee might have found the missing link holding his career in check, Paul Lewis writes.
![Paul Lewis: The Conrad conundrum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: The Conrad conundrum
Is doubt creeping in over Conrad Smith's place in the All Blacks centres?
![Paul Lewis: Expansion plans a Super screw-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: Expansion plans a Super screw-up
It was only last year the Japanese national team were beaten 61-21 by the Maori All Blacks - with none of the 30-odd top All Blacks available for selection, writes Paul Lewis.
![Paul Lewis: Good odds T20's days may be numbered](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: Good odds T20's days may be numbered
Maybe cricket should give the Indian Premier League the boot and T20 as a whole. Both are becoming increasingly irrelevant, Paul Lewis writes.
![Paul Lewis: Lima Sopoaga likely to lay old first-five myth to rest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: Lima Sopoaga likely to lay old first-five myth to rest
I can't wait for Lima Sopoaga's first All Blacks game, because he'll likely lay to rest one of rugby's most enduring and racism-tinged myths, writes Paul Lewis.
![Is Rafa's service broken?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Is Rafa's service broken?
There are few things sadder than a great champion on the downward curve and, after his Wimbledon exit, that is exactly where Rafael Nadal is, Paul Lewis writes.
![Paul Lewis: Fix 'big ask' for next in line](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: Fix 'big ask' for next in line
In today's short-attention-span, reality TV world, results are everything and it cannot be denied Kirwan did not bring them in.
![Benaud's passing a turning point in game](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Benaud's passing a turning point in game
Richie Benaud's passing marks not only the loss of a great man of cricket but possibly the point of no return for Australia's Channel Nine coverage of the game.
![Paul Lewis: U-turn sinks Team NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: U-turn sinks Team NZ
Paul Lewis writes: Oracle's motive is not clear. Reducing costs, yes - everyone agrees with that. But why now?
![Paul Lewis: Sri Lankan star's last hurrah](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: Sri Lankan star's last hurrah
Few Kiwis realise just what a star has passed with Kumar Sangakkara's exit from this Cricket World Cup into retirement, writes Paul Lewis.
![Paul Lewis: Six reasons why Blues should keep Sir John Kirwan as coach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: Six reasons why Blues should keep Sir John Kirwan as coach
Paul Lewis explains why Sir John Kirwan should stay as coach of the Blues, even after what happened against the Hurricanes.
![Paul Lewis: Knights' friendship a shining example for stars of today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: Knights' friendship a shining example for stars of today
In this era of professional sport, when money and ego often reign supreme, it is welcome that one of sport's greatest friendships - and rivalries - will soon be reprised in NZ.
![Paul Lewis: Spotlight falls on the CWC five](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: Spotlight falls on the CWC five
Six more matches to go. The build-up to the Cricket World Cup is almost as fascinating as the tournament itself.
![Paul Lewis: A tired excuse is indefensible](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: A tired excuse is indefensible
Isner gave a rather astonishing (and late) reason for not defending his title in Auckland this week. Tired? I mean, we're all tired, aren't we?
![Paul Lewis: TNZ campaign sailing into a swell of cooling enthusiasm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: TNZ campaign sailing into a swell of cooling enthusiasm
It will be fascinating to see whether the event or events Team New Zealand might bring to Auckland under the banner of the America's Cup are enough.
![Paul Lewis: Demand for runs leaves batsmen exposed to increased dangers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: Demand for runs leaves batsmen exposed to increased dangers
The tragedy of Australian batsman Phil Hughes has prompted cries to make cricket safer - some have called for the banning of the bouncer - but generally not from anyone who really understands the....
![Paul Lewis: Foreign legion silence claims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: Foreign legion silence claims
The droning chorus of English misanthropes crying "hypocrisy" and claiming yet again NZ rugby has pillaged the Pacific Islands may finally be quelled.
![Paul Lewis: Ryder recall not worth the risk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: Ryder recall not worth the risk
Jesse Ryder might well be named in the Black Caps' 30-man squad in Dec but maybe it's best he doesn't make the final team for the World Cup.
![Paul Lewis: Majesty in the manner borne](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paul Lewis: Majesty in the manner borne
Few in the sporting world have that almost indefinable quality: majesty.