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  1. Real Madrid Add a Touch of Klaas

    It has been confirmed that Klaas Jan Huntelaar will join Spanish champions Real Madrid in January. The 25-year-old will sign a deal with Los Merengues until June 2013 once he passes a medical...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about about 20 hours ago 3 comments

  2. Everton Target Henrik Larsson for Transfer

    Celtic legend and former Barcelona star Henrik Larsson has reportedly considered a return to the Premier League. Published reports have broached that Everton are seeking his assistance during an injury-plagued season...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 1 day ago 2 comments

  3. Crosby and Malkin Leading the NHL, Nicklas Lidstrom Hits a Dry Spell

    The Los Angeles Kings above .500 at the quarter-point of the season? Say it ain't so. Things seem to be finally looking up in La La Land. Kyle Quincey. Living proof that if you give a guy a shot, he can surprise the heck out of you...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 2 days ago 0 comments

  4. Kaka Expresses Interest in the Premier League

    In the latest saga of potential player's donning English colours in the future, AC Milan's Kaka has said that it would be "great" to play in the Premier League one day...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 5 days ago 2 comments

  5. Henrik Larsson: The King Of Kings

    Perhaps the greatest Swede to ever step onto the pitch, Henrik Larsson began his professional career in Högaborg at just 17 years-of-age. Eventually, he moved to Helsingborgs IF and scored 50 goals in just 56 appearances...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 5 days ago 8 comments

  6. Just The Facts: Michael Nylander Deserves Better

    In today's era, it doesn't take much to get on your coach's bad side. A simple cough-up can earn you a spot on the bench...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 7 days ago 0 comments

  7. Lukas Podolski Heading to The EPL?

    The English Premier League may claim yet another world-class talent in January when the transfer window opens. Lukas Podolski has told Bayern Munich that he wants to leave the club...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 days ago 8 comments

  8. Pavol Demitra Back In Town, Buffalo Sabres Falling Down

    Some tough breaks this week for certain fantasy owners. Brenden Morrow will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. In Vancouver, Roberto Luongo went down with a groin injury Saturday in Pittsburgh...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 days ago 0 comments

  9. Nikolai Zherdev Emerges As an NHL Star

    He was once considered a head case with a bad attitude—a player who had the potential but just didn't bring the competitiveness on a daily basis...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 10 days ago 0 comments

  10. William Gallas Loses Captaincy at Arsenal

    Reports have suggested that William Gallas has been stripped of his Arsenal captaincy and dropped from the squad. France Football is the source that claims the defender has finally been made to pay for his verbal attacks on his Arsenal teammates...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 12 days ago 9 comments

  11. Karim Benzema on the Move?

    There comes a point in every athlete's career when it's time for new beginnings. Forgotten pasts and upcoming memories. That time may be now for Karim Benzema...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 12 days ago 7 comments

  12. Derick Brassard and Kris Versteeg: The Calder Trophy Race Begins

    With a quarter of the NHL season nearly finished, the 2008-2009 Calder Trophy battle seems to be set. Derick Brassard and Kris Versteeg are looking like the top two candidates more and more as each day passes...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 13 days ago 6 comments

  13. Alexander Ovechkin Back in Form, Ottawa Senators Can't Weather the Storm

    Injuries, injuries, injuries. They seem to just keep piling up on my fantasy hockey roster. Paul Kariya didn't make his return this week like he was expected to. I've already lost Martin Brodeur and Sergei Gonchar...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 16 days ago 0 comments

  14. Ruud van Nistelrooy Done for the Season With Knee Injury

    Real Madrid have confirmed that Ruud van Nistelrooy will miss the remainder of the Primera Liga season due to a knee injury. Van Nistelrooy visited the United States this week to see specialist Dr...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 19 days ago 0 comments

  15. NHL: Small Players, Big Games

    Great things come in small packages. Size isn't everything. Sure, it helps and some guys depend on it constantly. Would Hal Gill be in the NHL if it weren't for his 6'7" frame? I highly doubt it...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 20 days ago 0 comments

  16. Just the Facts: NHL All-Star Ballot Needs Fixing

    The NHL All-Star Game—if you're a superstar in the league, then you have been in this game at some point in your career. I recently glanced at the All-Star ballot for this year's big game...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 21 days ago 0 comments

  17. Referees May Push Jens Lehmann to Retirement

    VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has expressed consideration for retirement because of the officiating in the Bundesliga being terrible.The 39-year-old returned to Germany this season after five years with Arsenal...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 22 days ago 4 comments

  18. Atlanta Thrashers Turn It Around, Nicklas Backstrom Offense Still Not Found

    So, life without Martin Brodeur for the next couple of months has begun. I'm one of his many less-than-happy NHL fantasy owners. Fortunately for me, I still have Henrik Lundqvist and Tim Thomas to support my goaltending...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 23 days ago 0 comments

  19. Alexander Semin Walking the Walk and Now Talking the Talk

    The Washington Capitals still have an Alexander the Great. Instead of Ovechkin, the last name reads Semin currently. He emerged into the NHL scene during the 2003-2004 season, scoring 10 goals and assisting on 12 in 52 games played...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 23 days ago 20 comments

  20. UEFA Champions League: Shockers and Heartbreakers Highlight Week 4

    I believe it's safe to say that this was the most unpredictable week in the UEFA Champions League thus far. Where to begin? Once again, just when it looks like Roma are history, they respond with a major performance...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 24 days ago 0 comments

  21. Toronto Maple Leafs Create New Identity without Mats Sundin

    The rebuilding process was going to take place with the Toronto Maple Leafs one way or another. Unfortunately, former GM John Ferguson Jr...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 26 days ago 2 comments

  22. Martin Brodeur Out, Still Hope in New Jersey?

    Martin Brodeur may be getting set for surgery, but his fantasy owners are in just as much pain. The greatest to ever play between the pipes will be sidelined for 3-4 months after stretching his arm in a game against Atlanta last week...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about 28 days ago 2 comments

  23. Tampa Bay Lightning Find Life, Dave Tippett Under the Knife

    A week without Alexander Ovechkin for the first time since the Russian joined the NHL. I'm sure that I'm not the only one who missed his presence on the ice for Washington. Hopefully, all is well with his grandfather...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about about 1 month ago 4 comments

  24. NHL Goalies: Whose Job Is Secure?

    I don't know if I've ever seen so many goaltending duels in one year. The No. 1 spot seems to be up for grabs on plenty of teams. It's certainly making life for fantasy owners that much tougher...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about about 1 month ago 2 comments

  25. For Kris Versteeg, Calder Trophy Isn't Out of the Question

    He may be overshadowed in Chicago. With a team that boasts the likes of Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Sharp, Martin Havlat, and Brian Campbell, it's easy to see why. Kris Versteeg wasn't expected to produce big numbers this season...

    Written by Rafal Ladysz about about 1 month ago 6 comments