They’ve lost their franchise quarterback and All-Pro running back to injuries, but the undefeated Vikings are looking like one of the NFL’s best teamsIf a season-ending injury to prospective franchise quarterback Teddy Bridgewater didn’t sufficiently temper expectations for the Minnesota Vikings in 2016, then surely the loss of All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson, out until at least mid-November with a meniscus tear, and left tackle Matt Kalil, done for the year with a torn labrum, left even the team’s most optimistic supporters in lament. Related: The big shock of the NFL season? The rise of new and legitimate contenders Continue reading...
World heavyweight champion is undefeated but confused, battling with much stronger enemies which gnaw at his spirit every dayTo believe Tyson Fury’s assertion this week that he has retired from boxing – only for him to recant within three hours – is to enter the fighter’s disturbed world of mocking disregard for public opinion. In this constantly changing landscape, every critic is a conspirator, every sycophant a friend and every lie is a truth.Not even Fury can be sure if he will box again, whatever he says. The unbeaten but confused heavyweight champion of the world might well issue another statement at any time – through his promoter or close associates in the guarded language of the business, or, more...
Who’d have guessed the Rams, Falcons, Eagles, Cowboys and Vikings would sit atop the NFC standings? Well, conventional wisdom has been wrong all seasonThe Rams, Falcons, Eagles, Cowboys and Vikings are lumped together in the NFC standings through the first four weeks of the NFL season. Not at all surprising. Meanwhile, the Panthers and Cardinals have begun to separate themselves from the pack. Another nailed prediction. The NFC is going just as we all thought it might – outside of the fact that almost every team is performing exactly opposite of what was expected. Related: Vikings shut down Odell Beckham and Giants to stay perfect at 4-0 Continue reading...
Swansea’s new manager is the first American to coach in England’s top league, and stopoffs in Egypt, Norway and France reveal a man unafraid of a challengeRyan Giggs, perhaps, would have been the easy appointment for Swansea City. Bob Bradley, however, was the interesting appointment. He’s always the interesting appointment. Related: Swansea City hire Bob Bradley after sacking manager Francesco Guidolin Related: Bob Bradley at Le Havre: 'I felt like coming to a big football country' Continue reading...
USA’s wildcard Ryan Moore sealed victory for the team but Darren Clarke’s picks were more mixed, while Rory McIlroy has become Europe’s chief cheerleader Related: Ryder Cup 2016: USA sweep to victory as Rory McIlroy and Europe taste defeat Related: Danny Willett defends brother’s comments on American Ryder Cup fans Related: Rory McIlroy: Ryder Cup defeat hurts but USA win is good for golf Continue reading...