Posted January 10, 2007 by Reuters
Don't underestimate the importance of Cup competitions; they provide excitement and can be very challenging for the big clubs - and a great challenge for the little ones. Posted May 21, 2007 by Adriaan Tan
As the remaining riders arrive in Paris, a new political struggle within cycling seems set to hamper efforts to clean up the sport's tarnished image. Posted July 30, 2007 by Fred Grand
With the Champions League seemingly bleeding other cup competitions dry, drastic action is needed to put the shine back on the UEFA Cup, Carling Cup and FA Cup. Here's a cunning plan to make them really worth winning ... Posted March 07, 2008 by Darren Dawson
Will the International Cycling Union's new anti-doping programme be a part of the World Anti-Doping Agency's system, or is it the harbinger of an international free-for-all? Posted March 05, 2007 by rant-your-head-off.com
Spanish prosecutors are appealing last week's ruling to drop the case against Dr. Eufemiano Fuentes and the others charged as a result of the investigation. The UCI are also watching closely. Posted March 20, 2007 by rant-your-head-off.com
Sportingo's resident prima Donna predicted on these pages that there would be no more than one goal in the FA Cup Final. Here's her verdict on Jose Mourinho's Drog-day afternoon. Posted May 20, 2007 by Donna Gee
The sport's power struggle takes a confusing new turn, leaving the Unibet Team scratching their heads. Posted April 27, 2007 by Fred Grand
The second part of Arjun Datta's group stage preview features some intriguing matches with German clubs looking strong to go further. Posted October 22, 2007 by Arjun Datta
The result of the Group A clash between favourites Australia and South Africa may well have a crucial bearing on the final outcome. Posted March 08, 2007 by Sports Freak
Can the International Rugby Board do as bad a job with their World Cup as the ICC are doing with theirs? Or will they learn? Posted April 12, 2007 by Lindsay Cohen
The Bafana-Bafana really have their eyes on the big one in their own country in two years' time - but don't rule out a surprise in Ghana over the coming weeks. Posted January 21, 2008 by Greg Smith
OK, so the England football team are pants and our cricketers are just as bad, but the nation's sports fans should not be too down-hearted ... Posted April 22, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
This year's cup has been full of giant-killings, but this author still can't see past a Pompey romp to victory at Wembley. Posted May 10, 2008 by James Mortimer
Football flops, Rugby World Cup agony, F1 failure – the Henman factor makes for plucky losers who invariably manage to bottle it when it comes to the ultimate prize. Posted October 24, 2007 by Craig Hackney
When it comes to doping it seems that cycling, like the wheels that propel the bikes, is going round in never-ending circles. Posted June 05, 2007 by Robin Parisotto
With the Reds glumly sitting at the bottom of their Champions League group, and David Moyes' boys actually doing well in the UEFA Cup, are the great Merseyside rivals about to switch priorities? Posted November 01, 2007 by Ed Bottomley
As the draw for the 2010 tournament is made in Durban, the image of the Cameroon and Barcelona star gives hope to the continent - and to the world. Posted November 25, 2007 by Amin George Forji
The men from South America may have bowed out of the World Cup, but they are rising stars in the global rugby landscape. It's time to give them a slot in one of the major competitions. Posted October 15, 2007 by Darren Maslin
With the greatest international Rugby Union show on earth only 44 days away, the competition again looks set to be dominated by the Tri-Nations sides. And it could well be an Australia v South Africa final. Posted July 26, 2007 by Dave Doran
The No.10 jersey has been the X-factor in the past five tournaments with Grant Fox, Michael Lynagh, Joel Stransky and Jonny Wilkinson all playing decisive roles for the winners. Whose number will be up this time? Posted July 26, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
As Rugby World Cup 2007 draws ever closer and fans wonder which stars will shine the brightest in France, we take a nostalgic look back at the players who shone at the previous five World Cups. Posted July 25, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
The first of a series of articles in which Hamish McBrearty examines the credentials of the contenders. Springboks rugby coach Jake White certainly has the team to win in France - if they play to their strengths. Posted August 05, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
Hamish McBrearty continues his assessment of the contenders. While this is not the best Australian team to take the field, the 1991 and 1999 winners will still be a real threat in France. Posted August 06, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
In the final instalment of his Keys to Victory series, Hamish McBrearty takes a look at some of the Rugby World Cup's dark horses and how they could derail the likes of New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and France. Posted August 13, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
Referees, touch judges and television match officials will inevitably play a decisive role in who ends up lifting the William Webb Ellis Cup. Hamish McBrearty looks at the pros and cons of the situation. Posted August 14, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
It's that time again, when the best talent in world rugby is on show. And the Southern Hemisphere is where most of the top players seem to be. Posted August 16, 2007 by Wayne Sloane
New Zealand head into the 2007 Rugby World Cup as the most heavily-backed favourites in the tournament’s history, but some experts have their doubts ... we assess their chances. Posted August 23, 2007 by James Mortimer
If all goes to form, the Rugby World Cup will be a smooth ride for Graham Henry's men, who are the overwhelming favourites. Posted September 06, 2007 by Peter Sickle
The talking is over - it's time to settle the arguments on the field as we look forward to a feast of rugby from the best in the world. Posted September 07, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
West Indies made a flying start against South Africa thanks to Chris Gayle - then faded away with a miserable display in the field. Pro 20 is definitely pro batsman, but the opposition bowlers don't have to be . . . Posted September 12, 2007 by Ejaz Khan
FIFA's World Club Cup in Japan has got the Italian who has won everything dreaming of another trophy and the chance to avenge defeat by Argentina's kings of South American football. Posted December 07, 2007 by Rossella Marrai