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The problem with referee accountability in England
Chris Kavanagh will not referee in the Premier League this weekend. Three bad decisions in an FA Cup tie cost him his next appointment


Ranking the Top 5 Point Guards of All Time
The point guard position has evolved from traditional floor generals like Magic Johnson and John Stockton who orchestrated offenses through passing to modern revolutionaries like Stephen Curry who've transformed the role into a scoring-first weapon.


The NBA All-Star Weekend Has Lost Its Shine
The All-Star weekend used to be something to look forward to, even non basketball fans were always interested to see the multiple star performances, but right now the interest has declined greatly.


Where Does Bruno Fernandes Rank Among the Best Midfielders in the World?
Bruno Fernandes continues to prove he's among the world's elite midfielders with his goals, creativity and memorable performances


Why Eberechi Eze struggles when Arteta plays him through the middle
Arsenal fans have been left frustrated with what they see as a doomed tactical experiment. Eze looks lost when asked to play from the middle, especially when the game requires physicality and defensive awareness.


Thomas Frank and the reality of managing Tottenham
A look at Thomas Frank’s tenure at Tottenham, exploring results, injuries, fan reactions, and the challenges of managing the North London club.

Latest Football News and Analysis

Africa's record ten World Cup teams and the Italy elimination that answered Gattuso's controversial argument
Gennaro Gattuso said African teams didn't deserve their expanded World Cup slots. On the same night Italy were eliminated by Bosnia, DR Congo secured Africa's tenth spot in history. The qualification numbers tell the real story.


Italy miss the World Cup for the third time in a row: How one of football's great nations lost its way
Bosnia beat Italy on penalties in Zenica to knock the four-time world champions out of the 2026 World Cup, the third consecutive tournament Italy have missed. Here's how it happened and what it means for Italian football.


CAF, Senegal and Morocco's AFCON 2025 final controversy: how it ended up at CAS
Senegal paraded the AFCON trophy two days after filing a CAS appeal, while Morocco insist the case is closed. Here's a full breakdown of how the 2025 AFCON final controversy reached an international arbitration tribunal and what happens next.


David Raya vs Unai Simon: Why Spain's Best Goalkeeper Is Still on the Bench
David Raya has 21 clean sheets this season and is being called the best goalkeeper in the world in England. Unai Simon has seven. Spain are still going to the World Cup with Simon. Luis de la Fuente's reasoning, examined.


Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool: a tribute to nine years of the best football Anfield has seen
Mohamed Salah confirmed he'll leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season. Here's a full look back at nine years, 255 goals, seven trophies and a legacy that will outlast anything still to come


A move to Chelsea might not be the best for Cesc Fabregas.
Chelsea are four defeats in and Cesc Fabregas's name has emerged as a potential replacement for Liam Rosenior. But after Xabi Alonso, Ruben Amorim and Rosenior himself, the dangers of the big step up have never been clearer.

Latest Basketball and NBA News

Shaquille O’Neal: The Most Dominant Force the NBA Has Ever Seen
Shaquille O’Neal was a once-in-a-generation force whose size and skill reshaped the NBA and made him one of the most dominant players the game has ever seen.


Why Tim Duncan Is the Most Underrated Superstar in NBA History
Tim Duncan’s dominance, unmatched consistency, and selfless leadership built a dynasty and won championships but even though, he's still underrated


Match-fixing Crisis: What the NBA Can Learn from Sports Leagues Around the World
How the NBA can learn from the NFL, MLB, and European soccer to better protect its integrity from betting threats.

Greatest NBA Finals performances
The NBA Finals are where legends are truly made, and only a few players have delivered performances that changed history under the greatest pressure. From Jordan and LeBron to Shaq and Giannis, these iconic Finals runs defined careers and reshaped the league’s greatest moments.


NBA Records that are Nearly Impossible to Break
Built across different eras and conditions, these NBA records stand as near impossible feats that modern basketball may never be able to touch.


Nikola Jokic: The Genius That Altered Basketball
Nikola Jokić is a rare basketball genius who rose from an overlooked draft pick to become a multiple-time NBA MVP and champion with the Denver Nuggets.

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For NBA Fanatics: Only True NBA fans will Pass these Trivia
These are easy trivia question on NBA; come here and prove how well you know the basketball teams and their players.


Arsenal Trivia: Show us how deep your Arsenal ties go
Arsenal fans are known for their loyalty; they are also known for being among the best players and team that is always hopeful for a trophy. Prove your loyalty to arsenal by passing this simple Trivia test.

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Dirk Nowitzki Full Highlights vs Spurs 2014 Playoffs
Dirk Nowitzki at his Prime

Draymond Green physically punches teammate Jordan Poole
Draymond Green physically punches teammate Jordan Poole at Warriors practice after a verbal argument

Ben Simmons passes up a wide-open dunk
Ben Simmons passes up a wide-open dunk during the Sixers vs Hawks Game 7

