The Ashes

Australia is one of a handful of countries that participates in the grand sport of cricket. The Ashes Series between England and Australia is currently being played in England, and from what I'm told, is pretty much the ultimate with respect to cricket competition. The series kicked off in late July and will continue into September, providing weeks of entertainment to those who enjoy staying up all night to watch men in white sweaters play an incomprehensible sport (actually, there are clear similarities with baseball, which seems to have evolved as a version of cricket for those with a short attention span). I must admit, I'm a bit dubious of a sport where the players break for lunch. . .

For more on the history of The Ashes, check: http://www.334notout.com/ashes/ashbegin.htm