Match Fixing
An Ex-Interpol Agent Tells Us What to do About Match-Fixing
An expert talks about the development of the sports betting industry, now worth $2 trillion annually, and how governments can combat match-fixing and betting fraud.
Brian Blickenstaff
11.25.17
Sneakers
The Nazi Sibling Rivalry That Divided A Town And Created Modern Sportswear
By creating Adidas and Puma, the Dassler Brothers divided both their families and their home town, all while changing sports forever.
Brian Blickenstaff
4.26.17
Nazis
The Nazi Sibling Rivalry That Divided a Town and Created Modern Sportswear
By creating Adidas and Puma, the Dassler Brothers divided both their families and their home town, all while changing sports forever.
Brian Blickenstaff
4.24.17
Sports
Ronaldo's Sculptor Speaks: "Even Jesus Did Not Please Everyone."
Ronaldo's Sculptor defends his insane-looking statue, noting that at least Ronaldo himself likes it.
Brian Blickenstaff
4.3.17
soccer
Ronaldo's Sculptor Speaks: "Even Jesus did not please everyone."
Ronaldo's Sculptor defends his insane-looking statue, noting that at least Ronaldo himself likes it.
Brian Blickenstaff
3.30.17
soccer
Messi Says Mean Thing to Ref, Is Banned for Four Games
FIFA handed Messi a four-match suspension for his comments to an assistant ref during Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Chile last week.
Brian Blickenstaff
3.28.17
Bundesliga
Is Barack Obama a Darmstadt Fan?
Obama seems to be a fan of a last-place Bundesliga team from a town called "Gut City."
Brian Blickenstaff
2.16.17
player transfers
Settling In: How Pro Soccer Clubs Make New Players Feel Welcome
Fans love to speculate on whether new player will succeed or fail, but on-field success might have more to do with a player's off-field transition than with adjusting to a new style of play.
Brian Blickenstaff
2.9.17
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant Memorabilia Stolen from High School Alma Mater
The stolen jersey wasn't even Kobe's original high school jersey. It was a replica.
Brian Blickenstaff
2.7.17
russia
IAAF Vote Means Russia Likely To Miss Track and Field World Championships
Part of the teams reinstatement hinges on Russian officials acknowledging the cheating actually happened.
Brian Blickenstaff
2.7.17
Donald Trump
Citing Trump's Immigration Policy, Iran Bars U.S. Wrestlers from Freestyle World Cup
The Men's Freestyle World Cup is scheduled to take place February 16-17 in Kermanshah, Iran. Thanks to Donald Trump's recent policy announcements, U.S. wrestlers won't be welcome.
Brian Blickenstaff
2.3.17
#TBT
Throwback Thursday: College Basketball's Most Brutal Brawl, and the Forgiveness That Followed
A 1972 fight between Ohio State and Minnesota left Luke Witte with lasting damage—but also produced a surprising story of interpersonal healing.
Brian Blickenstaff
2.2.17
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