Articles by Alan Draper (245814)
How the Raiders can win the West in 2011
Updated:If there were no laws, Al Davis’ Oakland Raiders would still be outlaws. The 2011 version should be improved from…
Read moreSeven keys to a successful 2011 Raiders Draft
Updated:The NFL draft will hit primetime again just 18 days from now and you can bet that Al Davis and his…
Read moreRaiders complete Mock Draft Version 2.0
Updated:Not a lot has changed since I drew up my first complete mock of 2011 from a CBA standpoint, but…
Read more2011 Raiders complete Mock Draft
Updated:The 2011 NFL draft cannot come quickly enough for me. The draft is without a doubt my favorite part of…
Read moreCan Brooklyn Nets find the right balance in quest for NBA championship?
Updated:Already considered as one of the major contenders for the NBA championship, the blockbuster trade that took James Harden to…
Read more2 clubs signings in the winter transfer window
Updated:#1 Fulham With a large portion of the season over and the league tables gradually coming to fruition, the winter…
Read moreEngland vs Denmark – the road to Wembley
Updated:Euro 2020 has certainly lived up to its expectations. We’ve had plenty of shocks – not least Denmark’s journey to…
Read moreHow to make the most of your 2021 Cheltenham Festival experience – from your sofa!
Updated:Most horse racing fans would usually be scrambling for tickets to the Cheltenham Festival around this time of year. Unfortunately,…
Read moreWho is Kubrat Pulev, Anthony Joshua’s upcoming opponent?
Updated:On December 12th, British boxer Anthony Joshua will have his WBA (Super), IBO, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles on the…
Read moreCan Collin Morikawa win a second major of the year at the US Open?
Updated:The strange circumstances surrounding this year’s PGA Championship meant the tournament didn’t quite get the same attention as it otherwise…
Read moreRoyal Ascot 2020: A preview of Friday’s racing
Updated:The flat season is back, and Royal Ascot has gone ahead as planned – well, with the exception of no…
Read moreFriday 13th and the Cheltenham Festival
Updated:Once again, the Cheltenham Festival has rolled around and whether you’re a racing fan or not, all attention turns to…
Read moreDoes José Mourinho’s Champions League experience make Tottenham contenders this season?
Updated:The arrival of José Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur has been making all the headlines recently. Chairman Daniel Levy and the…
Read moreManchester City favourites as English clubs gear up for more glory in Champions League
Updated:After last season’s momentous exploits by English clubs in Europe, there is every chance that the country’s top teams will…
Read more2019 Heralds the Third ‘Galactico’ Era for Real Madrid
Updated:Back in 2000 when Real Madrid landed the signing of Luis Figo from bitter arch-rivals Barcelona, not only did the…
Read moreThings that haven’t surprised us about Wimbledon 2019
Updated:Wimbledon 2019 is in full-swing and while the early stages of the tournament have seen a number of shock exits…
Read moreChampions League: Barcelona vs Liverpool throws up a duel of defensive and attacking royalty
Updated:Credit – Shutterstock.com Regardless of how Liverpool’s season finishes, it’s clear that Jürgen Klopp’s side have ascended to a higher…
Read moreJohnny Wilkinson: Remembering the 2003 World Cup hero
Updated:[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGHoQfSjsXY] It’s hard to believe it’s been 16 years since Johnny Wilkinson delivered the most defining moment in English…
Read moreEverything you need to know about the 2018 Ryder Cup course
Updated:This year’s Ryder Cup tournament will be the 42nd edition of the tournament, and it is shaping up to be…
Read moreHow well do you know the Open Championship?
Updated:The 147th Open championship is set to take place at Carnoustie this month with all of the world’s top players heading…
Read moreA tribute to Burnley and Sean Dyche
Updated:In a season of records and remarkable accomplishments, it seems that Burnley’s incredible success has somewhat gone under a lot…
Read moreWill Total Recall End Mullins’ Grand National Drought?
Updated:Source: RPWeekender via Twitter After the action of Cheltenham Festival, the eyes of the National Hunt will turn to the…
Read moreWho are the front runners for this year’s Grand National?
Updated:The Grand National is the biggest event on the horse racing calendar and this year it falls on Saturday 14…
Read more2017 Davis Cup final preview
Updated:The duos are set and the game is on! The 2017 Davis Cup, the veritable “World Cup of Tennis” comes…
Read moreBarcelona leads the way in soccer sponsorship deals
Updated:The biggest soccer clubs across Europe not only compete for the prized UEFA Champions League trophy, but also for the…
Read moreCould Ryan Lead Buffalo to the Playoffs?
Updated:In a turn of events that few could have predicted, Rex Ryan has brought out the best in Buffalo. Be…
Read moreMarlins Notch Up Yet Another Losing Season
Updated:Defeat at the hands of the Washington Nationals on Sunday finally saw the Miami Marlins confirm what the vast majority of baseball…
Read moreRookie of the Year Race Heats Up
Updated:In what has been a remarkable season so far for rookies, there have been a host of first-year professionals who…
Read moreWho could halt the Blues’ Stanley Cup charge?
Updated:Thursday night’s victory over the Chicago Blackhawks saw St Louis secure the Central Division title for the first time since…
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