Before NBA teams actually begin training camps for the 2012-2013 season, each one has to step up in front of the cameras, microphones and fans on media day. Only after the necessary posing and formalities can they actually begin with their preseason preparations. More
For every Old Trafford, Camp Nou and San Siro, there are also tiny stadiums, relatively, in the same leagues, used by teams like QPR, Rayo Vallecano and Siena, that can fit five and six times into the biggest venues in their nation. Small clubs, with tiny fan bases and narrow resources manage to live side by side with financial giants, although usually not with great success. More
There has to be a reason why referees in big matches, and especially in the Liverpool – Manchester United rivalry usually take the red devils side when it comes to big decision, giving Alex Ferguson the reputation of someone who influences the results with more than just his lineup and in-game decisions. More
Longevity is a rarity in the demanding world of pro sports, and the NBA is a fine example, with only nine head coaches who have been with their current teams for over three years. Most of them are guys who are either three or four season on the team, but Doc Rivers (Boston Celtics), George Karl (Denver Nuggets) and Gregg Popovich stand out by holding on to their currents jobs for over seven years. More
The 2012 Sprint Cup Series has nine races left in the Chase for the Championship, with Bred Keselowski leading the way, hoping to win his first championship, chased from behind by five time champion Jimmie Johnson and three time (and the 2011 champion) champion Tony Stewart, both hoping to equal the 7 wins record of Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty. More
Along with Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso has a chance to become the ninth driver in Formula One history to win at least three championships, just like legend Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost and still driving Michael Schumacher. More
It’s only week 2, but sometimes a short impression is enough. After going 13-3 last season, missing out on the Super Bowl by only 3 points, the San Francisco 49ers under Jim Harbaugh were already very close. In 2012, after two convincing wins against the NFC North’s best (Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions), it seems that a team with Alex Smith at quarterback is the best the NFL has to offer. More
It’s easy to forget that student-athletes, especially the big stars of those student athletes who gain a lot of attention from the NBA and the NFL from the first snap and dribble they take in college uniform, had an actual college life, more or less. Michael Jordan dressed awkwardly, Wilt Chamberlain read books between beginning his 20,000 legacy and Robin & Brook Lopez were always together. More
As we’re writing, the Hillsborough Independent Panel, the body enlisted to bring ‘justice to the 96′, are speaking to the press in the Liverpool Cathedral, but aren’t saying anything new. The moment the report came out, the conclusions are pretty obvious. The fans that dies are not at fault. The police, the emergency services and everyone who tried to cover up what happened, are. More
It seems hard to comprehend and utter the words, even write them down. Andy Murray, US Open Champion, Grand Slam champion. It took four previous Grand Slam final failures, three against Roger Federer and one against Novak Djokovic to get the 25 year old Brit to where he is. It might have taken longer than anticipated, but there’s no doubt he finally earned to be ranked among the world’s top 4. More