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Vincent Kompany Decides Manchester Derby and Perhaps Title Race (City vs United)

Manchester City haven’t beaten their city rivals twice in the same season since 1970. No team has ever turned an 8 point deficit this late in the season. Vincent Kompany scored the only goal at the Etihad stadium, giving City the edge over Manchester United in the Premiership title race thanks to goal difference.

April 30, 2012
Gloucester Rugby Fans Are the Most Passionate in the Premiership

Science can’t prove who are the best fans in the Aviva Premiership, but it can be, and has been proven that Gloucester fans are the most passionate in the league among all 12 teams during a season long experiment by Premiership Rugby, with psychological and physiological tests carried out by scientists on fans from all 12 clubs.

April 30, 2012
The Brooklyn Nets New Logos

The Brooklyn Nets still don’t have their arena completed, as the Barclays Center is still awaiting completion, but the relocated franchise is taking the next step in shedding its New Jersey past behind it, unveiling two new logos for their new and old fans to behold.

April 30, 2012
Rafael Nadal Back to King of Clay Status On Familiar Ground

Rafael Nadal needed to get the intimidation factor back. He needed his confidence back. And he needed clay surfaces to soften the blows on his troubelsome knees. Two weeks after the beginning of clay season, the World number 2, with two consecutive titles in the bag, is looking like the man to beat once again.

April 30, 2012
Mayweather Just Two Fights Away For Amir Khan?

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao won’t be around forever. I don’t see these two hanging around deep into their 40’s, trying to cling on to their glory days. Pacquiao keeps talking about retiring soon. Mayweather has already taken long breaks from the sport. Boxing needs to looks for its next marquee name. Golden Boy Promotions believe Amir Khan might be it.

April 30, 2012
2012 NBA Playoffs Diary – Day 2

Chris Paul wasn’t having a great, memorable night, but he played well enough while carrying a groin injury to lead the Clippers through one of the franchise’s most incredible playoff wins, coming back from 24 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 99-98, hitting the winning free throws, calm and cold as ice.

April 30, 2012
Messi vs Ronaldo – The Only Race Still Not Over

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo chasing another Pichichi title is pretty much the only thing still remaining for the two Clasico rivals. Barcelona did beat Rayo Vallecano 7-0, staying 7 points behind Real Madrid, who beat Sevilla 3-0. With three matches and nine points left in the bank, there’s not much meat left in the La Liga title race.

April 30, 2012
LeBron James at His Best No Match For Weak Knicks

LeBron James, at his best, is a level above almost everyone in the NBA. Unstoppable, like he was against the New York Knicks in game 1 of the Heat-Knicks first round playoff series, leading Miami to an easy 100-67 win.

April 29, 2012
Aftermath of the Hopkins – Dawson Title Fight

Chad Dawson knew the 12 rounds against Bernard Hopkins were going to be tough and dirty. That’s how Hopkins fights. That’s how Hopkins has remained a Light Heavyweight champion at the age of 47. Dawson did look the bloodier of the two due to a nasty cut above his eye, but there was no doubt about the winner, the better boxer and the new WBC Light Heavyweight champion.

April 29, 2012
2012 NBA Playoffs Diary – Day 1

Derrick Rose went down, and the Chicago Bulls saw a big chunk of their title hopes disappear. LeBron James put on a huge show to open the Heat’s title run. Kevin Durant showed just how clutch he is against the stubborn Dallas Mavericks. The Orlando Magic stunned the Indiana Pacers, but nothing seemed to be as impactful as Rose tearing his ACL.

April 29, 2012