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The most dubious distinctions and unwanted records in sport
The New Jersey Nets’ descent into potentially precedent-setting ignominy is just one of many dubious distinctions in sport. From the NFL and MLB to the English Premier League, Formula 1 and boxing, the owners of such unwanted records become part of the folklore of their respective sports and, in the case of some, almost a comical euphemism for continued miserable failure and bad luck. Read on as the Sports Bloke examines 10 of the most dubious distinctions in sport. Continue reading
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Basketball in Britain mirrors soccer in the States
In two short hours, the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz will tip-off at London’s 02 Arena in front of a sell-out crowd. It’s the third successive year that an NBA pre-season game has taken place in London and, for … Continue reading
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Fabio Capello gives England every reason to believe
The dust has settled on England’s excellent performance against a disappointing Croatia at Wembley seven days ago. England’s five-star, five goal effort against a team who, less than two years ago, were considered the Three Lions’ nemesis-in-chief, secured World Cup … Continue reading
