The 2010 World Cup ship is well and truly sinking and whilst Fikile and company hang on for dear life, others are inflating the lifeboats. Tokyo first, women and children next.
Happy Friday everybody! We have a pot of coffee on the go which should be ready any second now. Go get yourself a cuppa. But don’t choke on it whilst you’re laughing at this.
So who has really brought home the bacon these past 12 months? These guys are making some serious dosh and the numbers are staggering.
You know your fingers may have become too sticky when you’re trying to solicit bribes from just about everyone in the footballing world. Yep, more damning allegations against FIFA.
This afternoon’s press conference saw Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula stick to his guns and condemn the allegations of corruption during the 2010 World Cup bid.
Football fans around the world breathed a collective sigh of relief yesterday as Sepp Blatter abandoned ship and resigned as president of FIFA. You’re not getting away that easily.
As scrutiny around the conduct of FIFA and its corrupt officials rages on today’s congress in Zurich saw violent threats made against the organisation. People are angry.
It’s embarrassing enough being caught in the midst of a massive corruption scandal, but it’s even worse when you need help to pay your own bribes.
You would expect most professional sportsmen are well-versed in the high fives department. That still can’t prevent the odd shocker, like this gem from the weekend.
We would never advocate breaking the law, being stand up kind of people, but there really is no need to fork over your money for a TV licence any longer.
Everyone loves a good UFO video, although I’ve yet to hear of a possible alien sighting during a televised golf broadcast. Here’s the video breakdown.
You’ve just won your fourth Italian open title, beating one of the world’s greatest in the final and picking up a fat pay cheque along the way. Here’s the bit you don’t want.
Well we knew this fight was going to set some records (most hours of sleep lost for no reason being one), but these numbers show just how big an event the bout was.
Strap on your thinking caps folks, this one takes some real sleuthing. Unless you know anything about Tiger, of course, in which case it’s pretty easy to guess.
This weekend saw a tragic end to the Kaiser Chiefs match in Port Elizabeth, with one man being fatally wounded. Here’s the fan footage which shows the incident.
Anyone who has dabbled in a bit of table-tennis should be able to appreciate the skill on display in this rally. Take a bow gents, you’ve done well.
Every football fan has dreamt of doing it, but sometimes the funds necessary to buy an English Premier League team are hard to come by. Not if you’re this guy.
Do you like your boxing with a side of conspiracy? Well come on in then, do we have a treat for you. It seems there may have been something fishy going on in Las Vegas.
Whilst millions across the US paid whopping amounts to watch the ‘fight of the century’ some Twitter users were more creative. We may have another battle on our hands.
Ah the world of sports and celebrities and private planes. The Mayweather-Pacquiao sure drew in the crowds, as was expected, but is this not exactly the thing these people are trying to avoid?
You have to hand it to these two, they sure know how to line their pockets. The numbers Floyd dropped at yesterday’s press conference are pretty staggering though.
Last night saw the final press conference ahead of the big fight, and the boxers took the opportunity to square off in a stare-down contest.
Just when you thought you had heard it all regarding the Mayweather – Pacquiao fight this comes along. Yes, Justin Bieber has entered the fray.
As the world gears up for what will hopefully be a fight for the ages there is some confusion as to when the long-awaited boxing match will actually start. Here’s the lowdown.
When you’ve blown the majority of your career earnings on drugs, mansions and lawyers it’s difficult to turn down easy money. Cue Mike Tyson and this performance.
The finish line is in sight, the crowd are cheering your name, this is your moment son. Until you botch it and look like a complete tosser, of course.
Weekend golfers, this one’s for you. We’ve all suffered our fair share of horror shots so enjoy one from a tour professional and feel better about your game.
It’s not my place to tell you who to root for in the upcoming boxing super-bout, but what you read here might sway your views somewhat.
No one is saying it isn’t important to eat right before the biggest fight of your career but Floyd Mayweather’s expenditure just seems a little excessive.
The man known as Iron Mike was the poster boy for boxing in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, his brutal annihilation of his opponents quickly becoming legendary. Enjoy his knockouts here.