Canada’s sporting achievements are often dwarfed by their southern neighbour, the US, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been some top athletes to make their statement on the world stage. Canada is probably best known for Ice Hockey and the Winter Olympics but the North American nation has also produced stars in other sports. We’ve […]
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Today’s best NFL commentator/analyst pairings
The NFL off-season has been a wild one to date with blockbuster trades galore and the return of one Tom Brady after his very brief retirement. But the headline moves are not just limited to those who are out on the field every Sunday with significant changes coming in the commentary booths too. Joe Buck […]
Top 5 Man United Managers of All Time
Whether they are still the ‘Biggest Club in the World’ is perhaps up for debate but there is no doubt that Manchester United have enjoyed their fair share of success. Any great team needs an equally talented manager and with 20 English titles, 12 FA Cups and three European Cups, the Red Devils have undoubtedly […]
Five Greatest ‘Super Subs’ in Premier League History
While none of the best Premier League strikers spent much time on the bench, substitute forwards still play a pivotal role at the highest level. With fixture lists busier than ever, Premier League managers need to be smart with their planning and those with bigger squads have reaped the rewards over the years. When fans […]
Sports Stars Who Turned Their Hand to Fiction
We’ve all read our share of sporting autobiographies but how many athletes went on to demonstrate literary prowess by having a go at fiction writing – and actually got published. Here’s a few who managed it. The Kareem of the Crop You’re a sports star coming to the end of your career and the choices […]
Rugby League – 5 Best Rugby League Players Ever
The great sport of rugby league is hoping to have a breakthrough year in 2022, with the Rugby League World Cup on the horizon this winter. The 13-man code is predominately played in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, and we take a look at the five best players to play the game. Andrew Johns […]
The 5 Oldest Stadia in the Premier League
As square, four-sided stadia slowly become a relic of a bygone era, the approaching swansong of one of England’s most recognisable grounds – Everton’s Goodison Park – has been well-documented over past seasons. But did you know that five current Premier League arenas are even longer in the tooth than the Toffees’ 130-year-old home? Though […]
Evolution of the Tennis Racket
Tennis rackets have come a long way since the game was first widely played towards the end of the 19th century. Here, we take a look at how the equipment used for the most popular of the various racket sports has changed and developed over time. Basic Early Models When the game first started to […]
Goalkeepers That Love Saving Penalties
The goalkeepers on this list are mainly made up of players from the 21st century, as there are no firm records for how many penalty saves the likes of Lev Yashin and Gordon Banks made during their distinguished careers. One thing that is not in doubt, is any penalty taker coming up against these goalkeepers […]
Harry Maguire in Profile
Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire is one of the country’s best-known footballers, and we have taken a closer look at his career to date. The 29-year-old’s form at Old Trafford this season may have been called into question in some quarters, but there is no doubting his qualities, while he has certainly come […]
Five Most Expensive Clubs of All Time
Takeovers of the big footballing powerhouses are usually long-winded affairs with plenty of intense speculation surrounding the would-be new owners. They are also not exactly cheap deals which adds to the time to reach a conclusion. Here are the top five most expensive deals of all time. 5 – Paris Saint Germain – 80million Euros […]
5 Best West Indies Players of All Time
The Caribbean has produced some of the most legendary cricketers in the history of the game so ranking the best West Indies stars of all time is a tough task, but here is our top five: George Headley Before the great West Indies teams of the 1970s and 1980s or the 1950s side featuring the […]
Types of Bowling in Cricket
Bowling is an art in cricket and, much like in baseball, the result of the team very much depends on the individual duels between bowler and batter. Although bowlers can take wickets with just one particular type of delivery, the varying conditions of the pitches around the world mean that to achieve sustained success, bowlers […]
5 Best Female Footballers of All Time
The women’s game has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, and the likes of Lucy Bronze, Pernille Harder, Sam Kerr and Wendie Renard are the current stars of the modern game. But in order for the current crop to thrive on the big stage, so many players had to pave the way when […]
5 Best UFC Fighters of All Time
Since the UFC first emerged in 1993, many highly-talented athletes have stepped into the octagon, but who are the greatest to have ever competed? It’s a source of endless debate and if you asked 10 people you’d probably get a different list from each. That’s due to the make-up of the sport with fans often […]
5 NBA Stars That Changed the Game
The NBA has had its fair share of superstar players over the years, but only a select few can be defined as real gamechangers. These players have not only dominated in terms of points scored and Championships won, but their influence has also stretched off court as they have helped redefine a sport that remains […]
Baseball’s Pitching Variations
Baseball is a sport characterised by the duel between batter and pitcher and the thrower’s biggest weapon is the range of different pitches he has at his disposal. Four-Seam Fastball The fastball is a pitcher’s go-to and is split into two categories, the two-seam and the four-seam. A four-seam is designed to be thrown for […]
Five Best Spanish Players to Play in Premier League
The Premier League has been lucky to have a number of top-level Spaniards in its ranks over the years, from the 1990s to the current day. We have narrowed the best to a top-five list and see if you agree with the selection of Spanish players that have shone in the English top-flight. David Silva […]
Five of the Biggest Heavyweight Boxing Upsets
Things are rarely straightforward in the world of boxing with controversy in and out of the ring a regular occurence. Here we take a look at some of the biggest boxing upsets inside the ropes. Muhammad Ali v George Foreman – 1974 Boxing history is littered with iconic moments but the Rumble In The Jungle, […]
The Rules That Changed the Way Football Has Been Played
It’s hard to remember a time before VAR, so how about a time before crossbars, referees and penalty kicks. Here are some of the rule changes over the decades that have helped turn the game of football into the one we love today. It was way back in 1863 that the first laws of the […]