Showing posts with label sport. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sport. Show all posts

30 August 2013

Lamar Odom Arrested for DUI

The troubled NBA player, who's alleged drug problem has come to light in the past couple of weeks, was pulled over by cops who observed he was driving in a "serpentine manner" and below the speed limit on a Los Angeles freeway.

Usain Bolt Claims Victory in Zurich Diamond League 100m

Jamaica's Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt recovered from a slow start to power to victory over 100m in the Diamond League meeting in Zurich.

Kaka Wants Out of Real Madrid

Brazilian star Kaka has revealed that he wants to leave Real Madrid. Kaka joined Madrid from AC Milan in a world-record £56million deal in the summer of 2009 but has failed to live up to expectations at the Bernabeu, scoring only 29 goals in four seasons at the club.

Chelsea Signs Striker 'Samuel Eto'o'

The 32-year-old is the second player to arrive at Chelsea from Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala following the acquisition of Willian on Wednesday.

29 August 2013

Lamar Odom's NBA Career May Be in Jeopardy

As rumors of Lamar Odom's drug use intensify, another pillar of his life — his NBA career — appears to be crumbling.

28 August 2013

Tracy McGrady Officially Retires From The NBA, Says Hall Of Fame "Doesn't Matter" To Him

Tracy McGrady has been spending the majority of his time playing in China, and while he joined the Spurs during the playoffs last year, T-Mac has decided to officially retire from the NBA.

21 August 2013

Gareth Bale Turning Into Christiano Ronaldo Ahead Of Real Madrid Move?

As Gareth Bale closes in on a switch to Real Madrid to join some of the world's best in La Liga, he is beginning to look almost identical to Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lakers Owner Says Dwight "Was Never Really A Laker"

Steve Nash and Mike D’Antoni have mentioned how Dwight Howard was not comfortable in the Lakers offense, and hinted that Dwight was not a good fit and never tried to be. This was obvious from a fan’s point of view, still interesting to hear members of the organization chime in.

8 August 2013

Dwyane Wade’s Divorce Reportedly Could Cost $10million

Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade has settled with his ex-wife for $5 million, but the total cost of the legal proceedings could double that figure.

1 August 2013

Real Madrid Want To Sign Bale As Ronaldo’s Replacement

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon believes the club are attempting to sign Gareth Bale to replace the unsettled Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Madrid Bid £85MILLION For Gareth Bale

Real Madrid have made a world record bid of over £85million to Tottenham Hotspur football club for Gareth Bale, Sky Sports reports.

28 July 2013

Reina Dropped As Liverpool's No 1 For Flirting With Barcelona

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says Pepe Reina's flirtation with Barcelona earlier this year ultimately cost him his status as Anfield No 1.

27 July 2013

LeBron James Reportedly Done Playing For Team USA

After winning two Olympic Gold Medals, LeBron James is unlikely to play in the 2016 Summer Olympics, and at this stage in his career is most likely done competing in International play.

24 July 2013

Barcelona Appoints Gerardo Martino As New Manager

Barcelona have confirmed that Gerardo Martino has been appointed as their new head coach on a two-year deal, replacing the outgoing Tito Vilanova. 

17 July 2013

Knicks and Lakers Are NBA's Most Valuable Franchises

Market place is still the most important aspect of owning a profitable NBA team as shown in Forbes latest list of the 50 Most Valuable Sports Franchises. Only three NBA teams cracked the list, and no surprise they are from New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

12 July 2013

Nigerian Football League Suspended Teams For Match-fixing

Four Nigerian football teams were suspended after two of the clubs whose promotion depended on goal difference won 79-0 and 67-0.

11 July 2013

Kobe Behind Dwight Howard's Decision To Leave L.A Lakers

Many believed the writing was on the wall for Dwight Howard’s departure, almost as early back as when the Lakers had a terrible start to the 2012-2013 season.  Mike D’Antoni’s coaching style was cited as one of the main reasons, and it definitely played a factor, in Dwight’s decision to bolt Tinsel Town, but his shaky relationship with the uber-competitive Kobe Bryant was another.

8 July 2013

Kobe Bryant & Gasol Unfollows Dwight Howard on Twitter After His Lakers Exit

Almost immediately after NBA star Dwight Howard announced he was leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for the Houston Rockets, two of his ex-teammates made their displeasure known in perhaps the quietest (but still public) way possible.

6 July 2013

Dwight Howard Breaks Laker's Hearts, Signs With The Houston Rockets

Superstar free-agent center Dwight Howard spurned the L.A Lakers and informed Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey that he plans to sign a four-year, $88 million contract with the Rockets. 

5 July 2013

Greek Federation Condemns RACIST Abuse on Nigerian-born Basketball Player 'Giannis Antetokounmpo'

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the son of Nigerian immigrants and the fifteenth pick in the 2013 NBA Draft (selected by the Milwaukee Bucks), has found himself at the center of a controversy sparked by racist remarks made by Nikolaos Michaloliakos, the leader of the far-right Golden Dawn party in his native country of Greece.