Soccer

Former England star Paul Scholes was accused of betting on soccer while service as a director at Salford City before becoming manager at Oldham Athletic. (Image: Carl Recine/Reuters)

Former English Soccer Star Paul Scholes Charged with Breaking FA Betting Rules

Former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for allegedly breaking the English FA’s rules on betting on soccer. According to the FA, Scholes placed 140 bets on soccer matches over a four-year period that ended in January 2019, during which […]

Michael Jordan has been a fan of cigars since his playing days, but encountered a freak accident once with a cigar cutter. (Image: Getty)

Athletes Have to Guard Against Freak Injuries When Not Playing

Los Angeles Dodgers fans can breathe a sigh of relief, it appears pitcher Joe Kelly will make a full recover from his cooking-related back injury he suffered last week. Manager Dave Roberts scratched him from his scheduled start last week, telling reporters the freak injury was the result of Kelly […]

VAR was utilized for critical decisions late in both Champions League matches on Tuesday. (Image: John Sibley/Action Images/Reuters)

Champions League Knockout Matches Decided by Late VAR Controversies

Tuesday’s Champions League matches were exciting affairs, with advancement to the quarterfinals hanging in the balance into the final minutes. But players and fans are more likely to remember them for the fact that VAR played a decisive role in determining the winners. VAR – the Video Assistant Referee – […]