Floyd Mayweather confirms his status as the world’s best pound–for–pound boxer by defeating the WBC light–middleweight champion in Las Vegas. Posted May 08, 2007 by Gaz Shaw
Mark Rivlin's irreverent view of the sporting week takes in the Copa America, blade running with Oscar Pistorius, and beach cricket the Dickie Bird way. Posted July 17, 2007 by Mark Rivlin
The Pride of Hyde has stated that he is keen for a rematch with Pretty Boy Floyd, rated by the all-powerful Ring magazine as the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Can he defeat the only man to blemish his perfect record? Posted April 09, 2008 by James Mortimer
The ailing sport of boxing won't force its fighters to take on all legit contenders, so those whom the public actually wants to see are finding other venues Posted June 03, 2007 by Duncan Herrera
He's boxing’s current pound-for-pound king but can he be measured against a brilliant opponent? And will he keep his word and retire if he does? The World Awaits the outcome. Posted April 26, 2007 by Gaz Shaw
As their light-middleweight bout is confirmed as the richest fight in history, can both fighters really retire in the face of a similarly valuable rematch? Posted May 16, 2007 by Gaz Shaw
It's amazing how year after year new names capture the headlines. Patrick Cook takes a look at some of the special talent waiting to emerge. Posted November 02, 2007 by Patrick Cook
The Irons are in the relegation fire and Watford are hardly mellow yellow. Part One of a Sportingo look at who is going down from the Premiership this season. Posted February 27, 2007 by midnightjester
One of professional cycling's finest ambassadors pedalled off into the sunset this week - but it was a quiet send-off. Posted March 02, 2007 by James DeMaioribus
South Africa crash to defeat yet again [this time it's rugby], but our resident Bok applauds them for playing the game instead of producing Oscar-winning performances to con the refs. Posted August 24, 2008 by Greg Smith
Our resident New Zealand rugby baiter has a new nomination for the 2008 Whine-O Awards - an allegation that Aussie TV spied on Graham Henry's training sessions. Posted September 15, 2008 by Greg Smith
Last-gasp own-goal robs Australia -- but hero Popovic says farewell on a high note Posted October 08, 2006 by Michael Clough
Alessandro Petacchi has been under-performing for a team that was built around him - and needs to be replaced as top sprinter. German racer Zabel looks to be the top choice. Posted March 27, 2007 by Adam Bright
We are quick to pour scorn on the cheats in cycling. But we should also give maximum respect to the bravery and mental ability to push through the pain barrier in le Tour. Posted July 15, 2007 by Craig Hackney
It's sweet revenge for Henry and co while Northern Ireland rock Spain Posted September 08, 2006 by Lior Rozenman
Chelsea and Barcelona lock horns in the Champions League for the third consecutive season. Let battle commence. Posted October 18, 2006 by Avi Meller
Part 1 of a two-part irreverent look at the doping scandals of 2007 takes in Christine Ohuruogo, Floyd Landis, Sandro Donati and many more. Posted December 14, 2007 by Robin Parisotto
The 5-1 home defeat by Sir Alex's men dropped the struggling Geordies ever closer to the relegation mire. Manager Keegan needs to turn things round quickly - but their remaining Premier League fixtures look anything but easy. Posted February 24, 2008 by Philip Smith
The Hit Man doesn't need the money, but he does crave to be recognised as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Posted April 09, 2008 by gerald mclaughlin
With The Hitman winning his return bout against Juan Lazcano, talks of a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jnr are heating up. Posted May 31, 2008 by Jason Willis
Disappointments in football, rugby and cricket have been offset by a great year for British fighters As boxing promoter Frank Warren says: "This is a sport we are good at." Posted December 12, 2007 by Mark White
Cyclist calls Pound's recent comments 'defamatory' and 'absurd' Posted January 09, 2007 by Reuters
Ivan Basso’s two-year ban for involvement in blood doping is the latest in a chapter of murky incidents which leads one sportingo author to believe that cycling is simply a mobile science experiment. Posted June 18, 2007 by Craig Hackney
Uncle Sam only has Roddick, Blake and the Williams sisters plus some promising juniors while Uncle Vanya has four women in the top 10. America has a lot of catching up to do. Posted August 09, 2007 by Dennis Howard
Greg Smith takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the World Championship of Whinging (from an admittedly South African viewpoint). Posted May 13, 2008 by Greg Smith
The young Los Angeles Sparks star is set to break more records after an amazing first season. Posted October 06, 2008 by Vicente Llamas
Greedy promoters, rape charges and over-hyped next-best-things have brought boxing to its knees. Can the 'Undefeated' showdown in Vegas bring the sport out of the gutter? Posted December 06, 2007 by Michael Walsh
If Ricky Hatton thinks he’s going to turn up in Las Vegas on December 8 in the best shape of his life and beat Floyd Mayweather, at least one British boxing fan reckons he’d better think again. Posted August 17, 2007 by Richard Wilson
You couldn't have written a better script for pulsating sporting action as Formula 1, the Rugby World Cup and tennis turned on the excitement. It was difficult to know where to turn first. Posted October 24, 2007 by Minter Dial
Mixed Martial Arts, Ultimate and Pride Fighting are making celebrities out of unknown fighters. Is boxing in for a KO? Posted June 03, 2007 by Gaz Shaw
As French rider Christophe Moreau takes a deserved victory in the Dauphiné Libéré, Alexander Vinokourov looks like the man to beat in this year's Tour De France... Posted June 18, 2007 by Fred Grand
Sportingo writer Mark Rivlin takes an irreverent view of the last seven days, but predicts that one Brit at least will lift a trophy at Wimbledon in two weeks' time. Posted June 24, 2007 by Mark Rivlin
Clay court tournaments continue to vanish in the US, but two big events in Houston and Valencia should be an interesting build-up to the French Open. Posted April 09, 2007 by