Arsenal may not be involved in the FA Cup until the third round, and their attention may be mostly on the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, but today they will know the first steps they must take to defend their trophy. The Gunners ended their trophy drought last season, and today the first round draw was made, meaning Arsenal can start to pin-point who they will face in two rounds time. Check out the full first-round draw: Read More »
Three years ago, George Groves and James DeGale were newcomers-turned-novices in the boxing world, but now they're two of the biggest and well known fighters on the entire planet. These two are both working through bouts, hoping to capture world titles in 2015, and they've revealed that after that, they could have a rematch- three years after Groves beat his domestic rival. They will both fight on Nov. 22, with the pair hoping 2015 is all about them and their world title ambitions. First up, Groves has to beat American boxer Denis Douglin, then he looks set to fight Anthony Dirrell, and possibly DeGale. Read More »
Three years ago, George Groves and James DeGale were newcomers-turned-novices in the boxing world, but now they're two of the biggest and well known fighters on the entire planet. These two are both working through bouts, hoping to capture world titles in 2015, and they've revealed that after that, they could have a rematch- three years after Groves beat his domestic rival. They will both fight on Nov. 22, with the pair hoping 2015 is all about them and their world title ambitions. First up, Groves has to beat American boxer Denis Douglin, then he looks set to fight Anthony Dirrell, and possibly DeGale. Read More »
Matthew Stafford and Jim Caldwell would be forgiven for thinking they had a long flight home from London, but a miraculous, second-half comeback soon changed that. The Atlanta Falcons had a 21-0 lead and looked to be heading for a Wembley Stadium win, but the Detroit Lions pulled 22 points back, grabbing the 22-21 win. But it was bad news for Nick Fairley. Read More »
The idea of the Detroit Lions trading Calvin Johnson at one time seemed impossible, but rumors are suggesting, fresh off their Wembley Stadium NFL win, they are close to agreeing to a deal to send their star receiver to another team. The Lions are furious with his constant injuries and big salary, and they've realized they can win without him, meaning now's the time to move on. Will a deal be finalized, and where should he go? Could this be the end of an NFL legend's career? Read More »
Carl Froch delivered a devastating knockout to George Groves at Wembley Stadium, and it's safe to say he has earned the right to do whatever he wants, and he's living by that right. The world champion boxer has laughed off the idea of a rematch with Groves and he has laughed off the idea of fighting James DeGale. He'll retire if he fails to get a bout against Gennady Golovkin or Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The British boxer wants a Las Vegas showdown, and if not it appears he'll walk away before risking his legacy in a domestic battle. Read More »
This Sunday the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons will go head-to-head in an NFL regular season game, the second of their 3 Wembley Stadium games this season, but is it enough? London, the NFL, and the UK fans are desperate to bring their very own franchise to the capital. Many have suggested it's possible, and chancellor George Osborne has backed the push, stating the importance in bringing regular football to England, but will that be enough to make this fantasy a reality? Read More »
The NFL have revealed their sensational plans to 'attempt' to bring American Football back to Los Angeles, and possibly London. Just days ahead of the Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons Wembley Stadium, London, game, the NFL are looking in to making many changes. They are starting a survey on the L.A. market to see if they can bring the city their first football team in more than two decades. Will the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers or St. Louis Rams, who just beat defending Super Bowl champions the Seattle Seahawks, make way for possible London and L.A. teams, or will their be two new teams? Read More »
Amir Khan has been desperately trying to get Floyd Mayweather Jr in to the ring for well over a year now, and with many believing he can trouble, and possibly beat, 'The Money Team' leader, could Floyd be running scared? Now, with yet more delays, Amir has booked in an end of 2014 fight against Devon Alexander, and he will look to once again prove to the world, and Money Mayweather, that he deserves a shot to take his belts and break his unbeaten record. Read More »
Carl Froch and James DeGale could of stepped in to the ring with one another, but it seems Froch has little to no interest in the boxing bout. The IBF and WBA super-middleweight champion has ripped in to his domestic rival, insulting him, and ruling out their possible showdown in the process. Froch has revealed he'd retire before bothering to get out of bed to train for a DeGale bout. The champion wasn't coy, either. Read More »
The boxing world is set to explode, and it's got little to do with money. Carl Froch, Amir Khan, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Floyd Mayweather Jr all have millions of dollars to spare, as proven with Floyd's recent trip to a L.A. strip club, however, it seems for once, their fights are about their opponents, and the locations only. Floyd wants a Las Vegas MGM showdown with British boxer Amir Khan, while Chavez is being tempted in to fighting Carl Froch. Will these blockbuster bouts take place, and if not, will champions Froch and Mayweather simply accept that they'd rather face retirement than another meaningless fight? Read More »
Los Angeles have been insisting they deserve an NFL team ever since there's were sent packing, becoming the Oakland Raiders. Now more than ever, with the NFL looking in to expansion teams, or relocating teams, LA and Hollywood legend Louis Gossett Jr are insisting they 'need' an LA football franchise. Rumours are suggesting Derek Carr and his Raiders could end up in LA, but it's more likely for them to be sent to London. How can the NFL resolve this matter, and can they please everyone? Read More »
Floyd Mayweather Jr is closing in on his retirement, and the glamorous, unbeaten boxer is preparing to go out in style. He's currently on vacation, and resting, before what's likely to be his last year of boxing. However, he has added Russell Wilson, Marshawn Lynch and Richard Sherman, of the Seattle Seahawks, to his 'Money Team'. On top of those NFL stars he's added Prince Michael Jackson, the son of Michael Jackson, to his team. The boxer has been feuding with 50 Cent, and toying with the idea of fighting British boxer Amir Khan. They'd better watch out, as Super Bowl champions and the son of a legend have joined the likes of Justin Bieber and Lil Wayne. Read More »