What if U.K. Premier League Teams Were Countries?

January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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There’s a lot of ink given to the high salaries of sports stars in the United States, and the U.K.’s Premier League teams (soccer, to us Yanks) have tremendous payrolls, too. Here is a look at which nations’ GDPs were eclipsed by League payrolls.

A Glimpse into the World of Pelada – Brazilian Street Soccer

January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment

It’s pretty common to see a group of guys playing a pick-up game wherever there’s a set of basketball hoops around the U.S. In other countries, where basketball may not reign supreme, soccer is more often the pick-up game of choice. In Brazil, it’s called “pelada.”

Infamous (Soccer) Football Hooliganism Worldwide

December 23, 2011 By 3 Comments

Sure, we Americans like to think that our football players are pretty rough and tumble, and that our hockey players are more or less off the hook. But compare our fans with soccer fans around the world? Please. There is no comparison

Do you have to pay taxes on fantasy football winnings?

December 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Let’s face it: The last thing you’re thinking about when you sign up for a fantasy league each year is Uncle Sam. But he’s thinking about you. Depending on the size of your league’s pot, you may just be required to fork over some of your winnings to the IRS.