Sunday sport

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What a fantastic start to the Formula 1 season. There's been so much hype surrounding the negative aspects of this season's rule changes, that it was great just to get to see some racing. And how. After years of dull processions, F1 looked to have made a return to the good old days, based on today's Australian Grand Prix. First corner crash? Check. Exciting overtaking? Check. Dangerous manoeuvres? Check. British driver atop the podium? Check.

▪ ITV don't have much luck with sport. After their farcical coverage of the FA Cup this year (plus a history of poor decisions - from The Premiership to ONdigital - and their involvement with (what will hopefully become known as) the "dull years" of Formula 1, today was the last time they will be showing the Oxford vs Cambridge University Boat Race. In fairness, their coverage of the event has been praised, but what you have to ask is - who cares? There's no other sporting event in the world that has such selective entrance criteria (except, perhaps, the Scottish Football League), or such a small base of genuine supporters (except, perhaps, etc. etc.). How is it still going?

▪ Dartford FC only managed a draw against promotion-chasing Tonbridge Angels yesterday, but the Darts are definitely "still going"; our overall performance this season remains strong. After a poor start, and fleeting fears of a lower-bottom-half finish, the team have cemented their place in the league by setting up camp just outside the play-off places. It's still tight, and with six games to go, nothing can be taken for granted... but it's great to see the club taking steady strides towards where we want to be.


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