Author: OB Staff
Oh boy, this is Germany’s first World Cup qualifying loss in twenty years. There’s a reason everyone adores the qualifying stages of the World Cup. While many results pan out as expected, there’s always an outlier that will shock the world. In this case, Macedonia accomplished what many would deem to be impossible by defeating Germany in Germany in a thrilling 2-1 victory that will be spoken about for years to come. The enigmatic 2-1 victory arrived as Eljif Elmas’s 85th-minute belter earned the Balkan country their greatest win ever. It’s not top say the game was one-sided as Germany…
One viral video and a perfectly manicured moustache later. There are few reasons one might eat at one of Salt Bae’s restaurants. One, they are all for the gram. Two they are carnivorous lovers who will never turn vegan or plant-based, and are willing to pay a high price to show it. Nusret Gökçe, was once a chef who after a viral video became an Instagram sensation all around the world who now entertains the likes of Conor McGregor, Cristiano Ronaldo and the late Diego Maradona. In a world where perception is everything Gökçe aka, Salt Bae has harnessed the…
UFC 259 was a stacked card filled with different narratives. To many, Israel Adesanya is the future of the UFC franchise. To others, UFC 259 may have proved Jon Jones would stop the hype train just as Jan Blachowicz did the past weekend. Leading into the weekend’s fight card conversation revolved around Israel Adesanya’s shocking choice to head into the lightweight heavyweight title bout without putting on any weight and essentially going into the fight physically unchanged. As far as the statistics are concerned, Adesanya fought defensive and distanced from his usual offensive mindset. The question remains, was this a…
It’s one thing to be a sneaker collector,another thing to store them like a celebrity. Sneaker culture first burst on the scene in America during the 1980’s. Sneakerheads sprouted from the streets with the rise of both Michael Jordan and hip hop culture. Fast forward to 2020, sneaker culture or more specifically the sneaker industry is now a billion-dollar industry filled with exclusive kicks, luxury patents and ripe competition. Pop culture figures RUN-D.M.C. flew the Adidas flag while Michael Jordan saw the rise of Air Jordan. Sneakers fast became a religion, not an item of desire. Sneakers emulated the same…
UFC 257 is two days away for all UFC fans, and for Conor,the road to Khabib is two days away. Gone are the days when Mystic Mac would demolish his opponents well before the opening round in the octagon. In 2021 a very humble focused and ‘no trash-talk’ McGregor is ready to put on a ‘masterpiece’ this Sunday on Fight Island against Dustin Poirier. Questions flurried, journalists tried to stoke a Conor fire, yet to no avail did they succeed. Conor looked very much like his Donald Cerrone McGregor, very calm and confident in his ability. Perhaps it has something…
Molto bene, graze,you can never eat enough pizza, pasta or buffalo mozzarella. Melbourne is well-known for its Italian eateries. Given the world’s best Margherita once came from Australia’s 400 Gradi there’s no better place to stop and smell fresh pizza dough, balsamic glaze on a Caprese salad or taste an al dente pasta paired with the perfect drop. The best Italian eateries is a well-contested list with many applicants. We know Melbourne culture revolves around what’s hot and new, however, there are a few Italian spots that are timeless, and deserve the credit they are owed. What makes a great…
We all remember the film, and we most definitely remember the car. Gone In 60 Seconds was a film for those old enough to live out the hype of Fast and the Furious. The 2000s made car films a ‘thing’. Absurd street races, crazy missions with absurd stunts, Fast and the Furious fuelled a serious car culture during the 2000s, and Gone In 60 Seconds was right up there. Other notable famous cars like the Mini Coopers featured in the Italian Job are just some of the other royal fleet belonging to Hollywood royalty. However, while the minis are compact…
He truly doesn’t live an ordinary life… If you’re familiar with the Abel Tesfaye, otherwise known to many as the Weeknd, you’ll understand the pop-star’s music has cemented himself as one of the greatest artists of the new generation. Abel is known for his vast array of pop and RNB, he’s music is melodically pleasing, yet he’s able to channel his inner Michael Jackson and Drake if he has to. Majority of the Weeknd’s albums explore themes of heartbreak, living in sin and the good life. Now, fans of the superstar have been treated to a sneak peak of the…
The former Fiorentina and West Ham United player is destroying his opponents in style. The A-League is the home of Australian football, our version of the EPL, minus the billions of dollars, teenage sensations and coaching royalty. However, nestled in the cracks and creases of the competition lies a diamond in the rough. Alessandro Diamanti is a household name among Western United supporters, his magical ability to score, and set up goals week-in week-out make him a player foes love to hate, yet respect at the same time. At an International level, Diamanti represented Italy at the UEFA European Football…
The man is more than the real deal. He is the deal. Canelo Alvarez unanimously outboxed, outclassed and destroyed a previosuly undefeated Callum Smith to claim the WBA & Ring super-middleweight championships, and the vacant WBC super-middleweight title on Saturday night at the Alamodome. Alvarez (54-1-2, 36 KOs) controlled his only bout this year, punching Smith (27-1, 19 KOs) with lighting-fast straight rights and devastating right hooks to the head over 12 rounds. The judges had the contest scored accordingly, two judges scored the bout 119-109 and the third had the fight at 117-111. If there’s anytime someone will prove…