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The Top Athletes Never to Have Won the Big One – Part Two

Earlier I posted Part one of the list, featuring numbers 10 through 6, but now it’s time to get to the nitty-gritty (is that still a word?) If you missed them...
Top 10 Athletes NEVER to Have Won the Big One! Part One

We all have our list of players who have outstanding ability, but became lost due to playing for mediocre teams. While this is in no way a complete list, I am...
Q & A With the Gridiron Chef; vol. 1

I would like to welcome you all to the first of a very special weekly column, “Q & A With the Gridiron Chef“. We from LWS are honoured to be joined...
The Premier League’s “Penthouse and Basement”

I really don’t give too much credence to what people predict for the premier league season. So naturally I thought I’d offer yet one more prediction to go with the other...
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A Pint of NFL: Andrew Luck Rides in on a White Horse

I went with my wife to a 40th anniversary that was being held for her parents at a local German restaurant late last week. Before being seated I had to use...
Man City and Chelsea in an Ugly Affair

The Community Shield isn’t something that I get particularly excited about, but given I haven’t had my dose of footy in months I suppose I can’t afford to be picky. This...
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Update: Dolphins Release Chad Johnson following Arrest

Update: The Miami Dolphins have released Chad Johnson following his arrest. Chad Johnson, Dolphins receiver, has been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for domestic violence. Reports indicate that Johnson headbutted...
Is the Robin van Persie Saga Decided, Finally?

It appears the Robin van Persie, the disgruntled Arsenal striker, is set to leave the club’s training in Germany to fly back to England to hold talks with Manchester United according...
A Pint of NFL: Comparing the Seahawks and T.O. to That “Rocky Mountain” Beer

Far be it from me to act like a beer snob and shun the big brand beers that come in gigantic boxes complete with a free t-shirt or baseball cap. Just...
A Pint of NFL: The Two Sides of Ben Roethlisberger

I picked up today’s beer on the way to a family gathering. I don’t usually buy on a whim because seldom can I walk into neighborhood store and find a quality...
A Pint of NFL: The Ever-Spicy Jerry Jones

There’s a little-known spicy beer called, “13th Century Grut Bier” that I thought I’d give a try. It was first crafted by German Professor, Fritz Briem. I seldom drink straight from...
English Footballers Round-up: Bale and Carroll

Right, it’s Tuesday and most of the world’s eyes are locked on London. Not for football, really, for the Olympics. Yes, of course there is football to be played, but there...
Comparing Loyalty: Robin van Persie vs. Thierry Henry

Who wouldn’t want to have one of the all-time greatest players in Arsenal’s storied history return to the club, in whatever capacity? That was rhetorical, of course. With the news that...
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Rick Nash Traded to Rangers, instant analysis.

We have learned through various sources (ie: Darren Dreger) that Rick Nash has been dealt to the New York Rangers. The deal includes NHL forwards Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov, defence prospect...
Are the Red Wings Still the Gold Standard in the NHL?

While I usually see the cup half-empty, I am faced with quite the conundrum when I consider the Red Wings’ situation. As a long time fan of the Motor City team,...
Persie Watch – Where will he land?

I feel weird joining the van Persie circus at this point. I know everyone and his grandmum has already written about it so much you want to smack your head against...
Andy Carroll – Alive and Well in Liverpool?

If I had a ha’penny for every time someone told me how awful Andy Carroll is and how ridiculous Roy Hodgson would be if he played him during the Euros, I’d...
Discussing the Possibility of the English Premier League Opening its Doors to Rangers and Celtic

Okay, before you all cast your first stones, please, hear me out… As you undoubtedly already know, Rangers have been demoted to play in the 17th division of the Scottish Premier...
What is Jermain Defoe’s Worth?

Morning, all. Admittedly I feel a little rushed with so much to get done today, I hope I do this story some justice. I am off in just a while to...
Football at Night or During the Day?

Having grown up watching live football, for me I love watching games at night. I’ll take it one step further – I love watching night games late in the season, when...