Japan are a difficult team to predict. Last year they beat European champions Greece and earned a credible draw with Brazil in last years Confederations Cup but their qualifying campaign was less than convincing.
World Cup 2006 Preview – Angola
After almost bowing out at the first hurdle, Angola, the smallest of all the African qualifiers, reached Germany at the expense of traditional powerhouses Nigeria.
World Cup 2006 Preview – Mexico
As per usual, Mexico, ranked in the Worlds top 10, had an impossibly easy qualifying path to the finals in Germany.
The Arms Race in the AFC East Takes on a New Look
The quarterback position has always been the most important position for any NFL team.
The NFL Drafts Impact on the Upcoming Fantasy Football Season
Weve had a week to digest the NFL draft. While most observers were looking at which teams drafted the best and which teams dropped out, fantasy footballers were wondering which rookies they might like to have on their team.
Walker’s Word – Premier League Betting Preview 14/16 April 2006
There is value to be found at Craven Cottage and Upton Park and there could be more Midlands derby misery in store for Aston Villa on Sunday at tempting odds writes David Walker.
Walker’s Word – Premier League Betting Preview 29/30 April 2006
Manchester United could delay Chelseas celebrations by a further week while Portsmouth could relegate both West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City this weekend writes David Walker.
Walker’s Word – Premier League Betting Preview 7 May 2006
Home wins will dominate this weekends results, Tottenham will pip Arsenal to fourth spot and Bolton will play in the Intertoto Cup this summer at the expense of Newcastle writes David Walker.
Weather Reports and Sports Handicapping
The single biggest mistake handicappers make is thinking potential weather advantages benefit mostly warm climate teams playing in northern cities. No less of an authority on the subject would be Dan Marino. He played his high school and college ball in Pittsburgh and spent a Hall-of-Fame career in Miami, but with many a road game in New York, Foxborough, Buffalo and many other cold-weather cities.
Premiership Betting Review – 1 May 2006
Chelsea officially clinched the Premiership on Saturday lunchtime with a crushing 3-0 victory over second placed Manchester United.
Premiership Betting Review – 23 April 2006
Tottenham had one foot in fourth place until Thierry Henry equalised in the North London derby.
Premiership Betting Review – 8 May 2006
Manchester United confirmed a second-placed finish and automatic entry into next seasons Champions League with a crushing 4-0 victory over Charlton.