The new LIV Golf has certainly captured a lot of headlines since starting in early June, with some of the world’s top players taking their place in the new set up. Golf fans have had a lot of questions about the International Series, asking where the tournaments will take place, who will feature and how […]
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Top Five World Cup 2022 Stars
The World Cup takes place in Qatar this winter and the tournament is usually a festival for celebrating the best footballers on the planet. Here are the top five stars to look out for in the Gulf state. Lionel Messi – Argentina Messi may have just turned 35 but he is arguably still the brightest […]
Rule Changes That Would Make the 22/23 Premier League Better
But there are always methods that could be explored that could make Premier League football faster and an even more entertaining watch if they were applied to the 2022/23 season. Keep an Eye on the Clock Football remains the only sport where match time is not fixed. Sure, we are told that the game is […]
History of the British Grand Prix
The 2022 Formula One season starts in Bahrain on March 20, but for many the highlight of the season will come on July 3 at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Here we take a look at the history of the oldest race in the Formula One calendar and celebrate some of its most famous […]
5 of the Greatest Upsets in Wimbledon History
Lori McNeil v Steffi Graf (1994) Steffi Graf, one of the most dominant performers in tennis history, captured her first Wimbledon singles crown in 1988. That was the year she notched an incredible Golden Slam by emerging victorious at all four majors as well as in the Seoul Olympics. Six years later, Graf was still […]
5 Best All British Fights of the Past 50 Years
British boxing has a long and storied history and down through the years there have been plenty major ‘all-British’ encounters that left lasting memories. Here are our top five from the last 50 years. Frank Bruno vs Lennox Lewis (1993) Frank Bruno and Lennox Lewis clashed in the Battle of Britain at Cardiff Arms Park […]
5 Greatest Penalty Shoot-Outs in International Football History
Knockout football keeps fans on the edge of their seats and nothing provides more drama than when a match is decided on penalties. There have been some memorable spot kick duels down the years, many painful to England supporters, and here we take a look at the five greatest ever shootouts. Cameroon v Ivory Coast […]
Greatest Batter v Bowler Rivalries in Test Cricket
Although a team sport, individual battles are crucial in cricket and the sport’s history is peppered with some iconic rivalries between batter and bowler. Here is a look at five of the greatest… Sachin Tendulkar v Glenn McGrath India legend Sachin Tendulkar could strike fear into the most accomplished bowlers but it appeared he may […]
Top Five US Open Courses
A total of 52 courses have hosted the prestigious US Open since the first tournament was played in Newport, Rhode Island in 1895. Here is a list of five tracks that have really left their mark on the Major’s history. Oakmont Country Club Oakmont can be found in the suburbs of Pittsburgh in western Pennsylvania […]
5 of the Biggest Outsiders to Win the Stanley Cup
The underdog has been backed into a corner in this season’s Stanley Cup playoffs with the New York Rangers the last outsiders left standing. With pre-season favourite Colorado having eased to the Western Conference title, those hoping for an unlikely recipient of Stanley’s Mug are pinning their hopes on the Rangers edging out the two-time […]
5 Most Successful Teams in Champions League History
Real Madrid further enhanced their stature as the most decorated team in European history last month, extending their tally of titles to 14. Fresh from Real’s success over Liverpool at the Stade de France, we’ve taken a look at the five most successful teams in the history of the Champions League. 5) Barcelona Barcelona first […]
Top Five Most Controversial Moments In NBA Play-Off History
With the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors ready to get underway on Thursday evening, we take a look back at some of the most jaw-dropping moments in the history of the playoffs. 5. 1998 Final – Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz A moment that has already been encapsulated in […]
Top 5 Premier League Champions
We’ve all got our views on which teams became the greatest Premier League champions. Here’s our five of the best. 1. Manchester City (2017-18) This was the season when City set the bar insanely high under Pep Guardiola. It was their third Premier League title, clinched with five rounds of matches to go, with Vincent […]
5 Greatest All-British Heavyweight Fights
British heavyweight boxing is in a good place at the moment, with WBC world champion Tyson Fury at the top of the tree. Anthony Joshua will attempt to regain his WBA, WBO and IBF world titles against Oleksandr Usyk later this year, while Dillian Whyte will no doubt be looking to get back in contention […]
Greatest Free-Kick Takers of All Time
Football is known as the beautiful game for umpteen reasons but not many skills catch the eye more than a well-taken free-kick. Whether it is a curling effort into the top corner or a belter from 40 yards, bagging a set-piece goal can be one of the most satisfying ways to get on the scoresheet. […]
Most Successful PL Team Promoted Through the Play-Offs
The Championship playoffs always provide excitement but those who come through them arguably fall into two camps. Some sides carry their momentum into the Premier League, while others perhaps get caught up in their planning and overcomplicate things, often resulting in relegation. Last season’s playoff winners Brentford look like they could fall into the former […]
The Greatest Cyclists to Never Win the Tour de France
Last year, Mathieu van der Poel became the 295th man to don the jersey after winning Stage 2 on the Mur-de-Bretagne but despite his brilliance, his style and physique mean he is unlikely ever to win the race overall. In a similar vein, it may come as a surprise that Fabian Cancellara wore the yellow […]
Five Biggest French Open Shocks
With the 2022 French Open set to get underway on Sunday, we take a look at the biggest shocks to have happened at the second Grand Slam tournament of the year. Robin Soderling’s Famous Fourth-Round Win Over Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal has only tasted defeat on three occasions during 17 appearances at the French Open […]
5 Biggest Outsiders to Win the FA Cup
It was Wanderers who won the FA Cup for the first time in 1872, beating the Royal Engineers 1-0 in the final at Kennington Oval, while Leicester City won the most recent edition in 2021 when defeating Chelsea by the same score. Before we get into our top five biggest outsiders to win the competition, […]
Best Terrace Football Chants
Mischievous football fans have never been shy of revering (or berating) their heroes in song, but terrace songsmiths have definitely developed their repertoire as the years have gone by. We’ve come a long way since Georgie Best, Superstar, or Nice One Cyril, or Careless Hands, The Kop’s famous paean to accident-prone Leeds’ keeper, Gary Sprake. Many are downright […]