New report charges major match-fixing scandal at highest levels The major talk at the first day of the Australian Open was not the play on the court, but the scandal swirling above it. A new report by BuzzFeed and the BBC charges "widespread match-fixing by players at the upper level of world tennis." The report charges that a collection of 16 players, all of whom have reached the world Top … [Read more...]
BDL’s Most Interesting Power Rankings: Spurs of the moment
BDL's Most Interesting Power Rankings: Spurs of the moment Let's face it — the best and most powerful teams in the NBA don't really change from week to week. A handful of results in the middle of winter can only mean so much to a franchise's championship hopes. What does shift regularly, though, is how much interest a squad can hold over the course of a season. Every Monday, BDL's Most … [Read more...]
EPL gameweek 22 review show; World Soccer Talk Podcast
EPL gameweek 22 review show; World Soccer Talk Podcast On this weekend’s edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, hosts Richard Farley and pundits Kartik Krishnaiyer and Laurence McKenna look back on action from the Premier League’s 22nd round of the season, featuring draws by the league’s co-leaders, Arsenal and Leicester, and a goal-filled Saturday that included Manchester City’s […] On … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Chicago wins 11 straight; Williams gets a hatty; Miller’s 47 save victory
NHL Three Stars: Chicago wins 11 straight; Williams gets a hatty; Miller's 47 save victory No. 1 Star: Ryan Miller, Vancouver Canucks Miller had a monster night in net stopping 47 shots in regulation and overtime. He continued the brick wall act in the shoot-out making all three saves. No. 2 Star: Justin Williams, Washington Capitals Shortly after Williams scored his first goal of the … [Read more...]
LIVE: City lead Oxford race; Reds eye striker
LIVE: City lead Oxford race; Reds eye striker 10:43 AM GMT The winter window opened Jan. 2. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to all the latest rumours and gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Man City lead Prem giants in race for Reece Oxford Reece Oxford rose to prominence earlier this season with a seasoned display as West Ham beat Arsenal 2-0 at the … [Read more...]
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Championship Games Set
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Championship Games Set Just three games remain in the NFL postseason, as the final four squads are set to square off in conference championship games next Sunday. The football world will be treated to matchups featuring four stellar quarterbacks as Carson Palmer and Cam Newton do battle in the NFC, while old rivals Tom Brady and Peyton Manning enter the ring one more … [Read more...]
Arsenal on top again despite Stoke stalemate; Match highlights [VIDEO]
Arsenal on top again despite Stoke stalemate; Match highlights [VIDEO] Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League but their Britannia Stadium hoodoo was extended with a goalless draw against Stoke City on Sunday. A point was enough to take Arsene Wenger’s side clear of Leicester City on goal difference but it was another afternoon of frustration in the […] Photo credit: AFP Arsenal … [Read more...]
Anaheim Ducks stay away from ‘woe is me’ attitude in loss to Kings
Anaheim Ducks stay away from 'woe is me' attitude in loss to Kings ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks tried not to take too much disappointment from their 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The Ducks know if they suffer with every defeat they won’t climb in the standings and eventually back into the NHL playoff picture. It’s an attitude that’s helped them from a 1-7-2 start to their … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Uh Oh, Not Oladipo!
The Daily Dose: Dose: Uh Oh, Not Oladipo! Just when you thought that the injuries would slow down around the NBA, Victor Oladipo was diagnosed with a knee sprain and has already been ruled out of Monday’s game vs. the Hawks. The worst part about this injury is that Dipo was playing the best basketball of his season, averaging 20.4 points, 6.0 boards, 4.2 assists, 1.8 steals and 3.6 3-pointers over … [Read more...]
NFL Winners and Losers: Oh, those poor Green Bay Packers fans
NFL Winners and Losers: Oh, those poor Green Bay Packers fans Green Bay Packers fans won’t get any sympathy from Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills or Detroit Lions fans, or any fan base that hasn’t won a Super Bowl this decade like Green Bay has. But unless you’re from Illinois or Minnesota, you have to at least feel a little bad for the brutal nature of the Packers' playoff losses lately. A … [Read more...]