London calling indeed! Three clubs from England's capital, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Arsenal, went 8-9-10 in order on on Forbes' annual rich list. They join three more Premier League clubs: Manchester United #2, Liverpool #4 and Manchester City #5, in the top ten. Of the trio however, only one, Arsenal, competed for major trophies. Let's get fiscal (not physical) and … [Read more...] about Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal Ranked 8, 9 and 10 on Football Club Rich List
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London Calling: flailing Oakland Raiders face a must-win already
After appearing to send the Patriots to overtime while on the road with a game-tying touchdown, the play was called back for holding. The next play was what any Raiders game-ending interception would be like- bobbled off of their own receivers’ hands and into the mitts of a 325 pound defensive tackle. After Charles Woodson noted that his new team “sucks” after losing to the … [Read more...] about London Calling: flailing Oakland Raiders face a must-win already
London 2012: Olympic soccer quarterfinals observations
After nine goals in four women’s Olympic quarterfinal matches, two of the world’s top five teams have fallen, along with host nation Great Britain. As the remaining four teams shift focus towards Monday’s semifinals, let’s take a look back at how a marathon day of soccer shook down. France continues to surprise The most consistent part of France’s squad this tournament … [Read more...] about London 2012: Olympic soccer quarterfinals observations
London 2012 Olympics: Women’s soccer quarterfinals preview
With the group stages behind us, the quarterfinals of women’s Olympic soccer kick off tomorrow featuring several intriguing matchups. Among the eight remaining teams are six of the world’s top seven squads, as well as host-nation Great Britain, composed primarily of players from the world’s No. 9 England. The Olympic knockout stage will also feature six of the eight 2011 … [Read more...] about London 2012 Olympics: Women’s soccer quarterfinals preview
Dwyane Wade does or doesn’t want to be paid for the 2012 Olympics?
Dwyane Wade is in the news, again. But this time, it's not for his performance; rather it's about what he said about competing the Olympics. Wade said on Wednesday that athletes should be "compensated" for their performances in the Olympics. Is competing out of pride and admiration for your country not enough, Dwyane? Thankfully, he retracted his statement on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade does or doesn’t want to be paid for the 2012 Olympics?
London Calling! Stl. Rams to play 3 “home” Games in Britain
Maybe there really is something to the St. Louis Rams possibly leaving for another city. And maybe they will play better on Greenwich Mean Time than they do in the Central time zone. Friday the Rams, who own the second pick in this year's NFL draft, just two years after owning the number one overall draft choice, agreed to play a regular-season NFL game in London in each of the … [Read more...] about London Calling! Stl. Rams to play 3 “home” Games in Britain