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Australian Open 2013 – Results and Summary

| January 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

Day 12: The semifinal match between second seed Roger Federer and third seed Andy Murray could have gone either way. What ensued was an epic five setter that lasted over four hours at the end of which the third seed emerged victorious with the scoreboard reading,  6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-7 (2-7), 6-2. Murray dominated for [...]

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EPL: Top 4 Referee Controversies of 2012

| December 27, 2012 | 0 Comments

What is it about EPL referees and controversy? Apparently they can never do without each other! The year 2012 had its fair share of EPL referee controversies. Here’s my list of the top four: 1. Mark Clattenburg – Chelsea Vs Man United On October 28, Chelsea hosted Man United at Stamford Bridge; the visitors won [...]

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League Cup 2012-13 Quarter-final Preview: Leeds United Vs Chelsea

| December 19, 2012 | 0 Comments

On Wednesday, December 19, Chelsea travel to Elland Road to take on Leeds United to decide a place in the semi-finals of the League Cup in a match that instills interest less on account of football than an old rivalry between the sides that goes back to the seventies. This will also be a game [...]

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Capital One Cup 2012 Preview: Chelsea Vs Manchester United

| October 30, 2012 | 0 Comments

Chelsea are set to host Man United on Wednesday, October 31, for the second time in succession, barely three days after a contentious league game between the Premier League giants. That match saw some controversial refereeing decisions that went in Man United’s favour including the sending off of Ivanovic and Torres to reduce the Stamford [...]

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EPL 2012-13 Match Preview: Liverpool Vs Manchester United

| September 17, 2012 | 0 Comments

Liverpool are due to host Manchester United on Sunday, September 23, in what is likely to be a stiff test for the Anfield side and its manager Brendan Rodgers, alike. But ahead of the game, Liverpool will take comfort from an honourable come from behind draw earned away at Sunderland in the previous match week. [...]

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Premier League 2012-13 Preview: Liverpool Vs Manchester City

| August 21, 2012 | 0 Comments

Liverpool, yet to find their feet under new manager Brendan Rodgers, are set to host champions Man City on August 26. Rodgers had a nightmare start to his career at Liverpool’s helm when his wards came unraveled — losing 3-0 to West Brom — in their league opener. Admittedly, Rodgers had a lot to moan [...]

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Hot Controversies of London Olympics 2012

| July 30, 2012 | 0 Comments
Hot Controversies of London Olympics 2012

The London Olympic Games are finally underway after a spectacular opening ceremony and with every passing day new controversies are being unearthed. Here’s a list of the top controversies of the Games: Medals Controversy: Gold medals awarded at the Games are not really gold but contain 92.5% silver and 6.5% copper; the gold component is [...]

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Euro 2012 Semi-final Preview : Spain Vs Portugal

| June 24, 2012 | 0 Comments

Defending champions Spain are set to meet their Iberian neighbours Portugal in the semi-finals of Euro 2012 at Donbass Arena Stadium, on Wednesday, June 27. On Saturday, Spain prevailed over France, 2-0, on the back of a brace of goals by Xabi Alonso, in the third quarterfinals, and will be aiming to reach the final [...]

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Euro 2012 Team Profile: Spain

| May 21, 2012 | 0 Comments
Euro 2012 Team Profile: Spain

Breaking News: Spain have emerged Euro 2012 champions after thrashing Italy 4-0 in the final on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Spain got their deserved reward for their self-belief in their unconventional methods and in the end were the better team by a country mile. Vicente del Bosque showed there was method to his madness when [...]

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Champions League Spot At Stake For Newcastle Against Arsenal

| March 11, 2012 | 0 Comments

Arsenal host Newcastle in match week 28, on Sunday, March 11, 2012, in a game that’s crucial to the Magpies’ Champions League ambitions. To find out what time the match between Arsenal and Newcastle is dues to begin, take a look at the EPL schedule. In match week 27, Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1, away at [...]

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