July 1st marks the start of free agency in the United States for the NBA and NHL. In addition, baseball’s trade deadline is just a month away. Across the pond, it marks the start of their own hectic player movement period. The summer transfer window has opened across Europe and the moves have already started… Continue reading Summer Transfer Window Is Wide Open
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Ireland’s Chance For Revenge
It is an image that still haunts Irish fans to this day. They boys in green were on the brink of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. All that stood between them and the tournament was an underwhelming French side. The two were making their way to a penalty shootout when the unthinkable happened… Continue reading Ireland’s Chance For Revenge
Northern Ireland Is A Neutral Darling
Every tournament has their share of underdogs. From the NCAA Tournament to the World Cup, there is the little guy that neutral fans want to root for. The European Championships are no different. This year’s Euro qualifying produced five debuting nations for this summer’s tournament. Each team have their niche entering this competition. Wales have… Continue reading Northern Ireland Is A Neutral Darling
6 Must Watch Matches For The Euros
The group stage of the Copa America Centenario is winding down, but lucky for us football fans another tournament is about to get underway. The European Championships start Friday afternoon in France. The tournament has expanded this year, with 24 teams vying for Euros glory. It all begins with the hosts getting the opening night… Continue reading 6 Must Watch Matches For The Euros
5 Can’t Miss Copa America Centenario Matches
Starting today, Copa America Centenario takes center stage in the football world. While the Euros loom, the first Copa outside of South America is sure to be a spectacle to remember. The USA’s involvement will surely bring more eyes to CONMEBOL and CONCACAF’s centennial tournament, but there is more than just the red, white, and… Continue reading 5 Can’t Miss Copa America Centenario Matches
Domestic Cup Finals Provide Redemption Opportunities
The vast majority of European leagues have finished their schedules. Champions have been crowned and teams have begun preparations for next year. But there are several teams with one final chance at silverware. Several domestic cup competitions conclude this weekend, allowing the participants a chance to put a positive spin on what may have been… Continue reading Domestic Cup Finals Provide Redemption Opportunities
The Next Leicester City?
The Barclays Premier League was turned on its head this year with the greatest underdog story in the history of sport (YES, THE HISTORY OF SPORT), with the meteoric rise of Leicester City. But the Foxes glorious run was more than likely a once in a lifetime run, or at best a reincarnation of the… Continue reading The Next Leicester City?
La Liga’s Three Game, Three Team Title Race
While many other title races across Europe have been all but settled, one that was seemingly wrapped up is anything but now. Barcelona has seen their lead in La Liga disintegrate over the past month and change. With three games to go just goal difference and a single point separate Barca from both Madrid challengers,… Continue reading La Liga’s Three Game, Three Team Title Race
Has Jamie Vardy Cost Leicester City The Title?
It has happened to some of the finest players in any sport. A brief moment of madness in which even the upper echelon of athletics are brought down to the lowest level. In English football, we’ve bore witness to some doozies. From Eric Cantona’s kung-fu kick to Luis Suarez’s strange choice of in-game meals, the… Continue reading Has Jamie Vardy Cost Leicester City The Title?
Champions League Draw Sets Up Dream Finals
UEFA sets up all the rounds of their competitions through random draws. When you get results like we did in Friday morning’s Champions League draw, it seems as if there is a television producer willing those ping pong balls to go a certain way. The two semi-finals are fantastic match-ups in their own right, but… Continue reading Champions League Draw Sets Up Dream Finals