In the days of the Roman Coliseum, they called it “Bread and Circuses” – leaders using the superficial appeal of entertainment to distract citizens from genuine problems. The term today: sportswashing: the use of games and teams and stadiums to cleanse an image and launder a reputation. A country that has never won an Olympic … Read more
A huge match at the bottom of the La Liga standings is set for this weekend, as two of the bottom four in the table lock horns. Valencia will be looking to record a third win in six, while Almeria are hoping to end a four-game winless run in the league. La Liga Preview … Read more
“IT’S a hatchet job,” said Eddie Hearn when asked about Donald McRae’s powerful Guardian investigation into the promoter and his handling of boxers who have failed drug tests. What Hearn makes of Amir Khan failing a test in February last year is unknown, but, given that it’s been 14 months since Khan lost to Kell … Read more
The real kings of MPL ID. ONIC Esports has once again proven that they are the best team in Indonesia after a 4-0 sweep over EVOS Legends in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Indonesia Season 11 (MPL ID Season 11) grand final. This is the fourth MPL ID title for ONIC, which now … Read more
Jamie Carragher says Arsenal’s trip to Anfield on Sunday – live on Sky Sports – is the Gunners’ biggest game since the glory days of Arsene Wenger. Arsenal boast a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table ahead of second-placed Manchester City with nine games left to play, including a trip to … Read more
Atletico Madrid is ending the La Liga season in excellent form, and they could yet make a charge for second place in the standings. They will be on the road this weekend, as they clash with a Rayo Vallecano side that is winless in their previous five. La Liga Preview Atletico Madrid could yet … Read more
YOU may have recently come across a video taken in Bordeaux, France featuring a classically chic couple sipping wine outside a restaurant as a fire burned fifty yards away. Strangely hypnotic, the video managed to capture the pair’s indifference to all that was burning around them, both literally and figuratively, and, in light of how … Read more
Nigma Galaxy has moved ATF to its inactive roster, with Miracle- making a temporary return to the team as a stand-in for DreamLeague Season 19. (Photos: Nigma Galaxy) Western European Dota 2 stalwarts Nigma Galaxy announced on Saturday (7 April) that they have moved Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf to their inactive roster as Amer “Miracle-” Al-Barkawi … Read more
April 6 Boys soccer Edmonds-Woodway defeated Mountlake Terrace 3-0 Edmonds-Woodway goals:Anand RaghuAntony CesarRichard Duncan Edmonds-Woodway assists:Christopher HurEdgar Cabrera Edmonds-Woodway goalkeeper:Gabriel Wilhelm Records (league and overall): Edmonds-Woodway 8-0-0, 8-0-1; Mountlake Terrace 3-4-1, 3-5-1Edmonds-Woodway next game: at Snohomish; Tuesday, April 11; 7:30 p.m.Mountlake Terrace next game: at Cedarcrest; Tuesday, April 11; 7 p.m. Meadowdale defeated Lynnwood 1-0No … Read more
Barcelona can take another step toward the La Liga title on Monday, as they welcome Girona to the Nou Camp. The league leaders come into this fixture after winning each of their previous four, and they will be heavily expected to edge nearer the top prize with victory. La Liga Preview Barcelona could come … Read more
