Beckham’s American dream on halt

David Beckham is having what can only be described as his worst year ever! After a successful and at times turbulent career in European soccer pitches, he decided to cross the Atlantic ocean and play in America for the Major League Soccer team Los Angeles Galaxy.
Galaxy owner Philip Anschutz placed much hope on [...]

NBA Betting Scandal

So along with MLB, the NBA can now be included in a major betting scandal. Mr. Tim Donaghy, a former NBA referee pleaded guilty to conspiracy to engage in wire fraud and transmitting of wagering information through interstate commerce, both are felony charges. At this time no other NBA players or NBA officials have been [...]

Barry Bonds hits home run number 756

Giants slugger Barry Bonds is now the all time home run king after hitting home run number 756 during a game against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. He has now hit more home runs that Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth who are in second and third place respectively. Previously, Aaron held the number one [...]

English Premier League soccer kick off

I can’t believe it but the English Premier League 2007/08 season is about to start again! The kick off is this Saturday, August 11th. It feels like yesterday when the 2006/07 season was still in full swing. Sometimes, it feels like soccer teams, players, coaches and managers never rest.
English soccer clubs had a couple of [...]

The impact of a major sporting event to a local economy

Ever wondered what the economic impact of a major sporting event such as the final game for an international competition is for the organizing city? Last Wednesday, Athens, Greece, hosted the Champions League final game which is the most important soccer match in Europe. Liverpool FC from England and AC Milan from Italy were the [...]

February was not a forgiving month for Brendan Shanahan

On February 15, the top scorer for the New York Rangers caught a puck in the mouth-spitting out a tooth as he skated toward the bench. Seated there with a trainer hovering and a crimson-stained towel around his neck, Brendan Shanahan, 38, looked like he had just sat down to a plate of pasta and [...]

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