Argentina Wins 2022 World Cup: Lionel’s Legacy No Longer Messy

A couple of friends have messaged me asking if I was going to share my thoughts on the World Cup.  Although I run this humble little website, I’m not so sure it’s my place.  I’m not a huge soccer (football?) Continue reading Argentina Wins 2022 World Cup: Lionel’s Legacy No Longer Messy

What the hell is going on in… ?

What the hell is going on in Philadelphia? Chip Kelly is 51 years old.  He’s been around football a long time.  He’s coached in high school, college and now the pros.  I’m pretty sure if he’s a racist, we would Continue reading What the hell is going on in… ?

A fever-inspired, sports world turned upside-down Chumpservations, Vol. 32

I’ve been bed-ridden lately with a pretty nasty fever so I apologize for not contributing my usual batch of internet clutter.  The good news is that my doctor has ruled out mono, halitosis, gingivitis and chronic tardiness so I got Continue reading A fever-inspired, sports world turned upside-down Chumpservations, Vol. 32

World Cup Fever strikes even in America

I strolled into my bar the other day, five to ten minutes late for lack of sleep but still confident I could set up the place in time to show every customer, from my first to my last, the finest Continue reading World Cup Fever strikes even in America

Eliminator pools, penalty kicks and a bunch of pissed off Portuguese

There are two schools of thought when it comes to NFL eliminator pools. For those of you who don’t know, when it comes to sports betting, eliminator pools are perhaps the most entertaining way to gamble on the NFL season. 

Point: A Scottish football fan talks Manchester United, the Glazer family and ownership in professional sport

Soccer teams, at least in the UK, come under financial threat with worrying regularity. Money turns your club inside out, guts it of its most valuable assets –which are what the fans tend to identify with most –and see what Continue reading Point: A Scottish football fan talks Manchester United, the Glazer family and ownership in professional sport