The football equivalent of the Oscars came to London on Tuesday as the first FIFpro awards were announced in front of big-name stars from the worlds of sport, music, screen and even our own Marc Duffy (but the legality of how the ticket was won still is under suspicion!) More than 38,000 players from 40 …
Calcio – A story of corruption and scandal
Italy, a country associated with good wine, exquisite cuisine, beautiful women and, above all, Calcio. The Italians are very passionate when it comes to the latter, but unfortunately their beloved game has a harsh history of corruption and scandal. The recent Calciopli scandal that shocked the soccer world in the summer of 2006 is just …
3 Amazing Slow Cooker Recipes to Try Now
Slow cooking is a great way to prepare incomparable home-cooked meals without too much work. Everyone wants to come home to a warm dinner and enjoy it as a family. So ditch the microwaveable meals or order fast food, get out your crock pot and try these awesome slow cooker recipes! Tasty tropical BBQ meatballs …
bye bye bye
Bye weeks are a thing of the past in NFL betting starting in week 11, as there will be a full 16-game card this week for the first time since week three. NFL betting begins on Thursday with an interesting battle of teams that win SU. Chicago beat Minnesota at home last week, while Miami …
Hemorrhoids: a lighter side
If you currently suffer from hemorrhoids, you probably can’t believe that someone can see a lighter side! At this time, these embarrassing, rather unpleasant, very uncomfortable and often painful swollen veins can only be very bad! Right now, being the butt of a hemorrhoids joke only adds insult to injury. It is said that you …
Basketball – History and How to Play
how to play basketball Basketball is a game that is enjoyed by many different types of people. We see the sport played all over the world. Any age group can participate in the sport. It’s not terribly difficult to understand. The basics of the game are easy, but people may find some of the rules …
Teaching English in Colombia: dealing with grammar, gold, weapons and guava
Americans avoid Columbia for good reasons. A virtual civil war has been raging for almost 40 years. Crime and violence rates are among the highest in the world. And then there is the “drug problem.” Why would anyone consider coming here to teach English? “I came here because a friend who was working in Cali …
Top 10 Most Popular College Sports Logos for Custom Jewelry Ideas
Do you love sports? Are you proud of your alma mater? If you answered yes to both, you should customize your college jewelry to display your team colors and logo. It’s the best way to express your love for your favorite college sports team, whether on or off campus! Below are some of the top …
One Day Cricket: A Brief Introduction
Cricketers in one day cricket matches usually appear in brightly colored clothes to create more interest for the spectators. It further enhances the appeal to the television networks that broadcast the matches. As for the history of one day matches, it all started between English county teams sometime in the 1960s. The first one day …
Florida Sports Trivia: How Much Do You Know?
So, you think you’re a sports fan. Your wardrobe consists of T-shirts, caps, and giant foam fingers. His diet consists of pizza, beer, and French fries. You watch games, memorize statistics and practice your victory dance in front of the mirror. You may know a lot about sports, but how much do you know about …