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Exclusive Interview: Sir Geoff Hurst Talks Technology In Football And Labels VAR “A Joke”

We sit down with England’s 1966 World Cup final hat-trick hero, Sir Geoff Hurst, to discuss how technology has changed football, some of the worst calls that have been made using VAR this season, and whether his infamous World Cup hat-trick goal would have counted had...

June 7, 2021 5 min read
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Exclusive Sir Geoff Hurst Interview: West Ham Legend Discusses This Season’s Success And The Important Of Keeping Moyes And Rice Next Season

With this year’s Premier League season coming to a close, we sit down with West Ham hero, Sir Geoff Hurst to discuss the club’s recent success in the 20/21 season, how David Moyes has changed the team, and the importance of holding on to Declan Rice...

June 3, 2021 7 min read
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Exclusive Sir Geoff Hurst Interview: England Legend Discusses Three Lions’ Euro 2020 Hopes and Names The Team Gareth Southgate Should Pick

With this summer’s European Championships fast approaching, we sit down with England’s 1966 World Cup final hat-trick hero, Sir Geoff...
May 20, 2021 12 min read
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Top 10 Richest MMA Fighters Ever

Who are the richest MMA fighters in the world? 10. Randy Couture - $17 Million9. Wanderlei Silva - $18 Million8....
May 19, 2021 4 min read
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Foul Play: Football Decisions That Upset Fans The Most

When elite European football clubs dreamt up the idea of a breakaway European Super League (ESL) - and then tried...
May 13, 2021 4 min read
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Sports

The Odds Of Making It To The NFL

May means NFL draft time - typically one of the most watched offseason sports events, as teams hoover up talent...
May 4, 2021 3 min read
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10 Sports Stars Who Have Been Knighted

For a sports star in the UK, being recognized and rewarded with a knighthood for contributions to the sporting world...
April 5, 2021 5 min read
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The Odds Of Making It To MLB

The 2021 Major League Baseball (MLB) season is about to get underway with Opening Day today, on April 1, as...
April 1, 2021 2 min read
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Which Sports Teams Have The Most Women In Leadership?

The world’s biggest companies have been being urged to make their boardrooms more diverse for years, and while things may...
March 29, 2021 3 min read
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The Most Expensive NBA Top Shot Moments (So Far)

Sporting memorabilia has always been a popular market. Plenty of fans are willing to fork out huge sums to own...
March 24, 2021 4 min read
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Infographics, Sports

The World’s Most Expensive Pieces Of Sporting Memorabilia

Sporting memorabilia comes in all shapes and sizes, from signed shirts and photos to the winning ball or stick. The...
March 23, 2021 3 min read
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Analysis Reveals COVID-19 Cost MLB $5.13 Billion In 2020

2020 was a disastrous year for sport. COVID-19 caused the shutdowns of all major leagues throughout the world, including the...
March 20, 2021 2 min read
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Sports

The Most Outrageous Dennis Rodman Stories Ever

Ah, Dennis Rodman. For NBA fans and beyond, the blockbuster basketball superstar is a gift that keeps on giving. Now...
February 17, 2021 4 min read
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Sports

Match Made In Heaven: Patrick Mahomes & Brittany Matthews’s Epic Love Story

In the uncertain times of Covid it seems that the escapism of fairy tales is more necessary than ever. How...
February 6, 2021 3 min read
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Infographics, Sports

We Analyzed 400k Social Media Posts About Women’s Soccer (And Found Out Men Prefer It)

New social media research reveals a 354 percent increase in men talking about NSWL since last year  Attitudes to women’s soccer becoming more favourable...
January 22, 2021 4 min read
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Celebrities & Poker Pros, Sports

9 Stars Who Refused The Super Bowl Halftime Show

Once upon a time, a Super Bowl halftime performance was one of the most sought-after slots in the world for...
January 14, 2021 4 min read
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Sports, Top 10s

The Top 10 Female Horse Jockeys Of All Time

A University of Liverpool study found in 2018 that female jockeys made up just over five percent of all rides...
January 11, 2021 6 min read
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Top 10 Richest Esports Players Ever

The world of Esports seems to grow every year. From its origins as a niche hobby, it has now turned...
December 16, 2020 4 min read
Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Boxers Ever

Boxing is as much of a business as it is a sport. From its early days to modern times, there...
December 2, 2020 4 min read
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Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Racing Drivers Ever

Racing comes in many different shapes and sizes, from Formula One through to drag racing. The best drivers in the...
November 15, 2020 4 min read
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Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Golfers Ever

The prizes earned by the best golfers in the world are huge, often worth millions. What’s more, they also earn...
October 20, 2020 4 min read
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Sports

Bubble Or No Bubble? That Is The Question…

The 2020 NBA Finals are upon us, with basketball big guns LA Lakers and Miami Heat battling it out. But...
October 6, 2020 4 min read
Sports, Top 10s

10 Sports Stars Who Went Broke

Sports stars can earn ridiculous amounts of money - like those on our lists of the richest NFL players and...
September 16, 2020 5 min read
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Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Greatest British Boxers Of All Time

10. Jim Driscoll9. Chris Eubank Snr8. Ricky Hatton7. Joe Calzaghe6. Ken Buchanan5. Randolph Turpin4. Ted Lewis3. Lennox Lewis2. Jimmy Wilde1. Bob Fitzsimmons There’s an...
September 11, 2020 4 min read
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Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Greatest Boxers Never To Win World Titles

World titles are viewed as the pinnacle achievement in boxing. Every fighter with ambitions coming into the sport has their...
August 24, 2020 5 min read
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Sports, Top 10s

10 Sports Stars Who Died Young

Tragically, there are some sports stars who don’t get to finish their careers, passing away while still in their prime....
August 15, 2020 5 min read
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Sports, Top 10s

10 Boxers Who Started Late

Not all fighters have been learning their craft from a young age. Many combatants do first step into boxing gyms...
August 9, 2020 5 min read
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Infographics, Sports

41% Of Football Fans Won’t Attend Games Due To Concerns Of Contracting Coronavirus

Even for non-football fans, the NFL's 2020 season represented a glimmering light of hope amidst the pandemic. While other professional...
August 6, 2020 5 min read
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The Most Vulgar NBA Fan Bases

Tensions tend to run high on gameday in the NBA. We all know that. But while on-court action gets heated,...
July 22, 2020 3 min read
Guides, Sports

Everything You Need To Know About Prop Betting

You may have heard the term 'prop bets' or 'props' in relation to gambling on sports events. What does it...
July 12, 2020 6 min read
Secretariat
Sports, Top 10s

The Top 10 Most Famous Racehorses Of All Time

Famous racehorses live on through the ages. Memorable names conjure up images of the biggest horse races, dominant performances, and...
July 7, 2020 6 min read
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Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Horse Racing Tracks In The World

There are few things in life that match the experience of going to a horse race track for a big...
July 3, 2020 8 min read
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Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Greatest Female Boxers Ever

Here we take a look back and rank the pound-for-pound greatest ever female fighters in history. Let us know if...
June 29, 2020 3 min read
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Guides, Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Worst (and Funniest) Doping Excuses In History

You only need to look at Russia for proof that we’re entering a new “no-nonsense” era when it comes to...
June 25, 2020 7 min read
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Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Gay NFL Players Who Are Truly Inspirational

Every year, 32 teams compete in the NFL, with each team having 53 players. That’s a total of 1,696 players...
June 20, 2020 4 min read
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Sports, Top 10s

Boxing’s Top 10 All-Time Greatest Fighters – Do You Agree?

Determining a list of top all-time greats from any sport brings with it a certain backlash. It causes controversy and...
June 16, 2020 4 min read
Guides, Sports, Top 10s

The Top 10 Horse Jockeys Of All Time

Famous jockeys are part and parcel of horse racing. Measuring their success is extremely subjective, however. There are different ways...
June 12, 2020 6 min read
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Sports

Why Are There 12 Rounds In Boxing?

Nowadays in boxing the final bell sounds once the 12th round comes to an end in top level and world...
June 5, 2020 5 min read
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Sports, Top 10s

10 Of The Most Influential LGBTQ Sports Stars Of All Time

The LGBTQ community has been historically under-represented in the sporting world. Nowadays - and while there’s still a long way...
June 1, 2020 4 min read
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How-To, Sports

Boxing at Home: How To Keep Fit During Lockdown

These are testing times for everyone. The ongoing global pandemic has affected everyday life and caused countries worldwide to go...
May 21, 2020 4 min read

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