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  • The NBA’s New Direction – Super Teams

    Parity? There’s no parity in the NBA, despite the salary caps and luxury taxes. Steve Nash choosing to leave Phoenix and play for the Los Angeles Lakers was just another example of how: a) The Lakers know how to get players by giving up nothing and b) Players like going to the same teams.

  • All-Time Leading Goalscorers for the Top 20 National Teams

    The end of a major international tournament, like Euro 2012 that just ended, is a good chance for some statistical brushing up. This time? The greatest scorers for the best national teams in history, from Brazil, through Italy and Germany to even Mexico and Austria, with some great names like Gabriel Batistuta and Theirry Henry popping up.

  • Euro 2012 Summary – MVP, First XI and Top Scorers

    Once again, Spain. Some people thought Italy’s improvement during Euro 2012 meant that they would peak in the final, but it wasn’t to be. Many thought Germany, after a perfect group stage and four goals against Greece in the quarterfinals. Italy were in the way. Spain, ”boring” Spain, with the most dominating performance ever in a Euro final, because they simply have the best players, by far.

  • Best Photos of the Euro 2012 Final

    Spain walked all over Italy in the Euro 2012 final, like no one has ever before. The first team to win back to back Euros, the first team to win three major titles in a row. Their first ever win over Italy in a competitive match, the first team ever to score 4 goals in a Euro final. A grand performance, shrouded by the marks of history in the making.

  • The Best of the Mario Balotelli Flexing Celebration Meme

    Mario Balotelli’s flexing celebration meme after scoring the second goal for Italy in their 2-1 win over Germany in the Euro 2012 Semi Final has taken the internet by storm. Balotelli as the Hulk, Balotelli as Gandalf or simply Mario Balotelli dancing like a ballerina – the options are endless, and hilarious.

  • Best Photos of the Euro 2012 Semifinals

    The Euro 2012 semifinals gave us an opposite scenario to what was predicted – The Spain – Portugal match was the tactical, flair-less affair, with both teams drawing the match out to penalty kicks, with Cristiano Ronaldo literally looking on and doing nothing, while Italy played better than anyone else, upsetting Germany 2-0.

  • Beyond Pirlo & Ramos – Best Penalty Kicks Ever Taken

    Sergio Ramos took a page out of the Andrea Pirlo penalty book and officially turned the Panenka into a trendy thing this summer. Although the arrogant chip has its uses and formidable factor due to the guts it shows and the way it humiliates the keeper, there are better penalties out there.

  • Best Photos of Athletes Dancing

    The best athletes in the world, more often than not, have a pretty good sense of rhythm and dance, although not all are at same level. Victor Cruz, with his salsa-touchdown celebrations, is among those on the good side. Tennis players like Novak Djokovic don’t always look as good when they try to dance and entertain the crowd, but it doesn’t stop them from trying.

  • Most Wins of the NBA Finals MVP Award

    28 Players have won the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (a recent change to the name), with LeBron James’ fantastic playoff and finals performance for the Miami Heat making him the latest inductee into what might be the most prestigious club of elite NBA players.

  • Records and Milestones in the 2011-2012 NBA Season

    Is there a way to define the 2011-2012 NBA Season? Short? LeBron James got himself a milestone or two, while NBA coaches like Popovich and Thibodeau set wins milestones as well. Above all was Kobe Bryant, moving up the all-time scoring list, smashing franchise records for the Lakers while putting names like Kareem and West behind him. Even Michael Jordan.