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Michael Johnson - Footballer to Estate Agent at Just 26

Michael Johnson - Footballer to Estate Agent at Just 26

The Tragic Case of Michael Johnson: From Footballing Superstar to Estate Agent at Just 26 Michael Johnson was called a more complete midfielder than Steven Gerrard and Michael Ballack at a young age, but he’s now a forgotten name in football after failing to reach his potential. He was

Lord of the Rings: Bill Russell and His 11 NBA Titles

Lord of the Rings: Bill Russell and His 11 NBA Titles

Bill Russell: 11 Championships and a Huge Impact Off Court Before the shot clock, 3-pointer, and slam dunk eras, there was Bill. Longtime Boston Celtics legend and Hall Of Famer, Bill Russell is the most decorated NBA player to ever play the game. [caption id="" align="

The 10 Fastest-Ever Premier League Goals

The 10 Fastest-Ever Premier League Goals

The 10 Fastest Goals in Premier League History Ledley King scored the fastest Premier League goal in 2000 and held the crown for nearly twenty years - until his record was broken twice in four years. But what are the fastest-ever goals in the Premier League? And who scored them?

The 10 Tallest Football Players of All-Time

The 10 Tallest Football Players of All-Time

The 10 Tallest Football (Soccer) Players in History Tall football players have used their height advantage to dominate aspects of the game for years. But who are the tallest football players of all time? Read on to find out! [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="640&

The 8 Most Popular Sports in Germany

The 8 Most Popular Sports in Germany

The 8 Most Popular Sports in Germany We all know Germans love football - but what are the other most popular sports in Germany? The Sporting Blog tells all - read on for the latest facts and figures about Germany’s most popular sports! [caption id="" align="alignnone"

Falling For Fenway... My Long-Term Relationship with Baseball and the Boston Red Sox

Baseball Stories: How the Red Sox and I Found Each Other and Why I Fell in Love with Baseball In March 2006 I happened to find myself in Boston, competing (attending with a racket) in the US Open of Rackets at the T&R on Boylston Street. For those

Football Manager: More Than a Game

Football Manager - Stories From 3 People Whose Lives Were Changed By the Game Sometimes it’s right to use a cliché. Football Manager really is more than a game. The ambition, the hope, the pure passion that FM provokes in players is unmatched by any other career-mode football game.