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 Frenchman was relaxed in his approach to Formula 1 driving. He was a four-times champion and won a brilliant 51 races, He deserves his place in the history boloks. Allez Alain. Posted May 07, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
After the sport's worst year in recorded history, is the phoenix about to rise from the ashes? After all, things can only can better. Posted December 15, 2007 by Fred Grand
Arsene Wenger has been linked with a host of players from goalkeepers to strikers, but don't expect a loaded trolley. Posted December 17, 2007 by ArsenalnFriends.com
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
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The London stage should be more than a flashy introduction of Tour riders. It's an early indicator of what might come in the days and weeks ahead as the peloton winds its way around France. Posted July 09, 2007 by Ted Darling
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
Record crowds turned out in Mannheim for the anniversary tournament which saw Australia and the USA relegated to third and fourth places. Posted April 02, 2008 by hanns-peter lützig
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
Martina Navratilova was still playing on the WTA tour at the age of 47. How many more so-called retired greats would tennis fans love to see in senior tour events? Posted March 20, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
With their varied pace attack, and brilliant top order batting South Africa will have too much in the tank for an Indian side who are still recovering from an exhausting tour Down Under. Posted March 10, 2008 by Greg Smith
How to plan for a life of luxury when you retire - with a little help from a willing sibling, a crafty change of name and address, and a spot of hard work. Posted June 30, 2008 by KEITH STENCEL-WADE
South Africa are on a roll and, after an unsporting display by England at Lord's, the Proteas should use every trick in and out of the book to take the series by storm. Posted July 18, 2008 by Greg Smith
Despite his pre-season moans, the Frenchman is now having a profound influence on the younger players around him. Posted November 27, 2007 by Tim Love
After Bjarne Riis, ex-team manager Walter Godefroot is the latest to react to the sensational whistle blower stories, FRED GRAND tells us all. Posted June 06, 2007 by Fred Grand
Amber Neben has twice won the Tour de l'Aude - the women's equivalent of the Tour de France. She covers thousands of kilometres a year and here she provides an insight into the rigours she puts her body through. Posted July 03, 2007 by Amber Neben
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
Tennis is big business today and the players must adjust to the demands of the modern game. There is no reason to trim the tour schedule. Posted June 04, 2008 by sayan das
England batsman Pietersen made no friends in the land of his birth when he called South African skipper Graeme Smith a 'muppet'. That's just one extra motivational factor for the Proteas in the upcoming Test series. England's Johannesburg-born opener Strauss is another... Posted May 12, 2008 by Greg Smith
The most unusual journal of a tennis fanatic's day at the Pacific Life tennis tournament at Indian Wells. Posted March 20, 2008 by Gary Bacatselos
In a world where Twenty20, ODIs and Pro40 pull in the crowds, the County Championship can still put up a fight. Posted March 24, 2008 by Harriet Marlow
He's been a top 20 player on the ATP for the past two seasons. At 23 he is no spring chick but it's time for him to win a Grand Slam. Posted March 17, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
The Aussies called off their tour to Pakistan for political reasons. So how come the Proteas managed to tour the same country recently without incident? Posted March 27, 2008 by Greg Smith
The sport would soon sit up and take notice if team sponsors decided to pull their money if riders weren't clean. Posted July 18, 2008 by Craig Hackney
But if you look beyond the numbers then we might have an argument on our hands. What about Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost and the legendary Juan Fangio? Posted March 16, 2008 by Ed Bottomley
Put them all togetgher on the starting grid and it would be difficult to separate them at the chequered flag. Posted March 11, 2008 by Craig Hackney
Toure's tyros are just different class as Arsene Wenger's second-string Gunners discover the joys of six. Posted January 10, 2007 by Foo Chuan Wei
They call it the Tour de France - but cycling Tour de Fame has now become the Tour de Shame. Can the sport ever regain its integrity? Posted July 26, 2007 by Minter Dial
Amateurs and pros, police and politicians; they're all dragged into the latest scandal to hit a nation whose biggest cycling talent is in advanced stages of self-destruction. Posted June 10, 2007 by Fred Grand
Losing key players for a month could be the difference between success and failure in the Premiership. Exit Essien, Drogba, Kalou, Mikel, Toure, Eboue and Adebayor . . . Posted August 06, 2007 by Stephen Evans
In a game that could prove crucial the destiny of the title, United's forwards may well struggle against the pace and power of Kolo Toure and Co. Posted November 02, 2007 by David Combe