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Every time there is a vacancy in a team for the position of captain or coach a list of top contenders for the spot is formulated. Such lists are usually formed after combining the speculations of those informed and throwing in some guesswork. The post for coach of England team is up for grabs and the informed speculations suggest that the post would be best taken ... Full story

West Indies were dumbfounded by a confident New Zealand side as they cruised to a comfortable seven wicket win in the third One Day International played at Wellington. The victory has now leveled the series with both teams having one win each.  New Zealand managed to wreck ... Full story

The recent four goal victory over Burnley has given Tottenham reason to believe that they will be back at Wembley defending the League Cup. The first leg semifinal took place at White Hart Lane on Tuesday ended with Tottenham on four and Burnley managing to score only one ... Full story

If there is one team that is known for its outstanding ability to fight back when all odds are stacked up against them, it’s South Africa. The Proteas find themselves to be in a rather precarious position in their third Test match against World Champions Australia.  Mark Boucher made ... Full story

The Philadelphia Eagles were completely out of the picture but managed to come right back in with their play of victory over the Vikings on Sunday. Brain Westbrook managed to score an impressive 71 yard touchdown off a short pass in the backfield spoiling for the Vikings their first playoff game at home.... Full story

The Cardinals managed to beat Atlanta 30-24 in a game that saw Kurt Warner and Anquan Boldin put up a super performance to secure the win for their team. It has been the first home playoff for the Cardinals since the NFL championship of 1947. Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt ... Full story

Peyton Manning made on of the most remarkable ascends to become a three time winner of the Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award. This puts him on the list of those players that have managed to secure the MVP award for a record three times in their careers. ... Full story

The Australian cricket team has a lot of work to do in the upcoming year. While the Australians welcome the New Year with full fervor the cricket team is looking for ways to shape up in the year 2009.    This past year has seen the World Champions put up ... Full story

Steven Gerard was accused last week of initiating a bar brawl. He is now being backed by the Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez who said in defense of the Liverpool captain "Steven is our captain and a key player for us, but more than this, I know ... Full story

Mike Shanahan was known as a Super Bowl Champion. He was also known as a mastermind and a true genius when it came to the understanding of the game. Ironically though Mike Shanahan is now unemployed as he has just been fired from his position as a coach for the Denver Broncos.... Full story