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The World Cup Of Corporate Events
It is nearly upon us – the biggest extravaganza for corporate events in recent memory. I refer of course to the world cup. Some say it has something to do with football, but we know better. »
The Osteopath, The Horses Placenta, Viagra And The Faith Healer
The recent injury to Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie, whereby he received treatment involving a horses placenta, again raised the issue of bizarre treatments that injured footballers have had in order to speed up recovery; including the osteopath who recommended removal of wisdom teeth; and prescribed Viagra to, ahem, lift the fortunes of a... »
Can Rogers Shock The MMA World?
This Saturday marks a historic event for MMA fans, particularly those in the States – the UFC’s main competition Strikefoce bring the man that many consider to be the greatest fighter in the world to network television with their latest event. On paper, tomorrow night’s main event between top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko and upstart Brett... »
Sporting Events Vs Corporate Events
This is a contentious argument: on the one hand I really am not a fan of sporting events being whored as corporate events for fat cat ‘fans’ that get wined and dined and sat in the best seats at sporting events that paying customers can’t get a ticket for, for love nor money. As an... »
Barrichello’s Brazilian Dream Would Be Button’s Nightmare
Brawn drivers, Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello head into the penultimate round of the Formula One Championship this weekend with a very realistic chance of claiming their first F1 title, an impressive feat when you consider that the team almost didn’t start the season. After 16 rounds of intense action, the field heads to Interlagos... »
Plater Caps Dream Year With British Supersport Title
Steve Plater roared through the field at the undulating circuit of Oulton Park on Sunday to clinch the 2009 British Supersport Championship from his closest rival Billy McConnell, a title that had eluded him for so long. The 37-year-old racer battled heroically against the charge of his younger adversaries around the tricky Cheshire circuit, which... »
TUF: As Real As It Gets?
There’s no denying that the UFC’s reality show The Ultimate Fighter is at least partially responsible for the promotion’s success. There’s also no denying that the show – the first two seasons especially – has provided the UFC with some extremely solid talent, with Season One and Two winners Forrest Griffin and Rashad Evans... »
Outrage At Online Only England
England fans are unhappy that their next World Cup Qualifier – Ukraine vs England – will be broadcast online only and will cost a minimum of 4.99 pounds to view. What with the TV Licence and Sky/Virgin subscription, English football fans already pay way over the odds to watch the sport they love in their... »
Hamilton Key To Button Title Hopes
Lewis Hamilton could play a vital role in assisting Jenson Button to the 2009 Formula One World Championship this weekend in Japan. Although Lewis is now unable to retain his own World Championship, the resurgence form of his McLaren has meant that the current world champion has finally been able to exhibit the talents that... »
At Last, Some Insightful Analysis
How refreshing it was to be introduced to Clarke Carlisle on Sunday. OK, I didn’t meet him in person but I did get to know a little more about him thanks to the mediums of telly and the father in law’s newspaper. Up until then, all I knew of the Burnley centre half was... »