The inaugural season of the Overwatch League is finally underway, and is already shaping up to be one of the most ambitious esports championships in recent memory. The seven-month tournament has a packed schedule, with players competing for $3.5 million worth of bonuses across four stages made up of five game-weeks each. Things kicked off …
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Pharaohs hold excellent chance in World Cup 2018
The management of the Egyptian national team claims they feel certain that they will make it through the group stages in Russia, conjecturing that the team holds a great chance to surprise fans during the competition. Coincidentally, the Pharaohs have managed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. Moreover, …
North Korea: Historic phone line opened with South Korea
North Korea and South Korea opened a direct phone line between their two respective leaders on Friday, in preparation for a summit between the president of the South, Moon Jae In, and North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un next week. It’s the first time in history the leaders of the two nations have been directly connected and …
The 1987 NFL Players Strike Created The Modern NFL
The darkest day in NFL history began with several Philadelphia Eagles players arriving at Veterans Stadium at midnight, some 13 hours before the scheduled kickoff of a game against the Chicago Bears. They weren’t there to play; they were there precisely not to play. More specifically, they were there to stand sentry at all of …
North Korea Reopens Hotline to South: Breakthrough or Another Ploy?
A South Korean government official checks the hotline to talk with North Korea in the border village of Panmunjom on January 3, 2018. Photo: South Korean Unification Ministry/Getty Images The mixed signals North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un sent in his New Year’s Day address have sparked dramatic developments over the past 48 hours. First, President …
Super League team-by-team preview, predictions and players to watch ahead of big kick-off
Super League stands at yet another crossroads – rudderless, looking more baffled than usual and with the warm glow of the greatest ever World Cup in the distant past. The RFL’s chief executive and chief commercial officer have both gone and there are no signs of replacements. The structure of the 2019 competition is still …
New year celebrations: How the world welcomed in 2018
From spectacular fireworks in Hong Kong and Australia to a huge LED light show at the world’s tallest building in Dubai, here is a look at how revellers around the world have welcomed in 2018: With a burst of confetti and fireworks, throngs of revellers ushered in 2018 in a frigid Times Square as the …
Martin Guptill Bludgeons New Zealand To Win Over Pakistan In Rain-Affected 2nd ODI
Martin Guptill starred with the bat as New Zealand beat Pakistan in the 2nd ODI. © AFP Martin Guptill was at his belligerent best as New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by eight wickets in Nelson on Tuesday, although captain Kane Williamson admitted a rain delay had done the hosts a favour. The second one-day international was …
January transfer news & rumours: Alexis Sanchez signs for Man Utd for £35m
Goal Published on Jan. 20, 2018 Jan. 20, 2018 Alexis Sanchez signs for Man Utd Alexis Sanchez has signed for Manchester United after agreeing terms on his new contract, according to the Daily Mail. The Chilean forward, who will earn £450,000 per week at Old Trafford, will complete his medical on Saturday evening and be revealed as …
January transfer news & rumours: Man Utd behind Barcelona in race to sign Griezmann
Goal Published on Jan. 8, 2018 Jan. 8, 2018 Barca ahead of Man Utd in Griezmann chase Manchester United face a battle to convince Antoine Griezmann to join them, with Barcelona considered favourites to land the Atletico Madrid star, according to ESPN. The Red Devils retain an interest in the France international but he would …