Archive for the ‘EPL’ Category
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Well-traveled English soccer player Michael Chopra claims $3 million in gambling debts.
I know, peanuts. Charles Barkley lost $10 million gambling. But since you've never heard of Michael Chopra (that is unless you're a Newcastle fan), he can't afford that much red ink.
Per BBC News:
"Your first bet's your worst bet. As ...
Posted in International Soccer, Michael Chopra, Newcastle United, Soccer | No Comments »
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
It's been called the Lawsuit of the Year.
A team owner in the midst of a high-profile breakup that could cost big bucks.
No, I'm not talking about Frank and Jaime McCourt and the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Though who doesn't love limo driver-induced infidelity that brings one of MLB's banner franchises to ...
Posted in Chelsea FC, EPL, International Soccer, Roman Abramovich, Soccer | No Comments »
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Muammar Gaddafi's death this week sparked celebrations as well as outrage - all the while rocking the Liverpool soccer community.
How, you ask?
According to British newspaper, The Mirror, Qaddafi was a big supporter of Everton FC:
"Everton's win against Sunderland will have provided some temporary relief for one of their biggest fans. ...
Posted in EPL, Everton FC, International Soccer, Liverpool FC, Muammar Gaddafi, Soccer | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Striker Carlos Tevez has officially been suspended from Manchester City.
On Tuesday night, in a game against Bayern Munich, manager Roberto Mancini told Tevez to go in the game during the second half, but Tevez didn’t budge from the bench. City lost 2-0.
Shortly after the game, Tevez explained his behavior by ...
Posted in EPL, Soccer | No Comments »
Friday, September 9th, 2011
I hate Uggs. Can't stand them. Think they should be thrown into the Waponi Volcano along with Joe Banks.
I'm no fashion critic (I leave that to my fashion designer brother), but the fluffy boots are aptly named (meaning they're ugly).
I first started seeing these monstrosities while in college. Initially, it ...
Posted in EPL, International Soccer | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
English Premier League club Newcastle United may not be able to sign new star players, but they can sure bring sexy back.
This week, the club launched its own line of women's lingerie, and at the same time, managed to blow a deal for 26-year-old striker Bryan Ruiz.
Newcastle United - owned ...
Posted in Chicks Man, EPL, Newcastle United, Soccer | 6 Comments »
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
...yeah, I didn't think you'd like that. And neither do Leeds United fans.
A decade ago, Leeds United was playing in the Champions League. Now the famed soccer club enters its eighth consecutive season out of England's top flight and is getting more attention for Michael Sheen's masterful performance in "The ...
Posted in EPL, Ken Bates, Leeds United, Soccer | No Comments »
Thursday, April 14th, 2011
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is widely regarded as the greatest coach in all of sports. The self-styled "Special One" has created juggernauts wherever he has gone since his first job at Benfica in 2000. Now, he might be headed back to the place that made him an international superstar.
Fresh ...
Posted in EPL, International Soccer, Soccer, The Special One | No Comments »
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
English Premier League club Portsmouth F.C. is in financial crisis. It can’t pay its players nor its creditors.
On Tuesday, the EPL placed Portsmouth on a transfer embargo for being unable to pay off debts owed on prior transfers. This all the while being owned by billionaire oil-rich Saudis, who claim to have ...
Posted in Cristiano Ronaldo, EPL, International Soccer, Portsmouth FC | No Comments »
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Earlier this year, Oregon football head coach Chip Kelly reimbursed a disgruntled fan after the Ducks were beaten at Boise State. Tony Seminary sent Kelly and e-mail with an invoice of his expenses for his trip to Boise and asked for a refund after Oregon’s embarrassment, which included LaGarrette Blount’s ...
Posted in Cade McNown, Chicago Bears, Chip Kelly, EPL, International Soccer, Tottenham, University of Oregon, Wigan Athletic | 1 Comment »
