Times change in the NFL, but the one constant to a great defense is elite linebacker play — and nothing is more noticeable than having that hard-hitting force in the middle of the field. The modern NFL linebacker has undergone some changes, with mobility at a premium like never before. But the truly elite linebackers … Read more
There are multiple safeties who can lay claim to the title of greatest of all-time, but one thing is for sure — nothing changes the game defensively like a ball-hawking or hard-hitting force in the defensive backfield. Having quality safety play has always been vital, but in the modern NFL, as passing attacks have grown … Read more
DaQuan Jones remembers the chaos. The uncertainty. The sanctions. The aftermath. How could he not? He and the rest of his Penn State teammates — those that stuck around anyway — lived through it. Jones was a sophomore defensive lineman in the fall of 2011 when the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal brought one … Read more
A lot can happen in three minutes, as shown by some of the most iconic rounds of boxing ever seen in the ring. Heavyweight wars, dazzling recoveries and even a few stunning blowouts all feature in talkSPORT.com’s countdown. 7 Mike Tyson obliterated Michael Spinks to become the undisputed heavyweight champion in his primeCredit: Getty Images … Read more
England and Scotland had the first leagues, but clubs sprang up in most European nations in the 1890s and 1900s, enabling these nations to found their own leagues. Many Scottish professional players migrated south to join English clubs, introducing English players and audiences to more-advanced ball-playing skills and to the benefits of teamwork and passing. … Read more
There is one person who stands in the way of a star wide receiver having his way on the field: a lockdown cornerback. While having quality defensive backs has always been vital, it’s even more paramount in the modern-day NFL, as defenses deploy more nickel and dime coverage to combat multi-faceted passing games. But still, … Read more
Liverpool can secure top spot in the Premier League at Christmas if they beat Tottenham on Sunday afternoon. The Reds have not sat at the top of the table on December 25 since 2020/21, a season in which they didn’t end up going on to win the title. 4 Slot and Liverpool look set to … Read more
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have just completed the longest face-off in boxing history. The two heavyweight rivals, who clash in a highly-anticipated rematch this Saturday night, committed to an 11-minute staredown. 3 Fury and Usyk stared directly at each other for 11 minutesCredit: Getty Both fighters refused to break their stares despite an incredible … Read more
Derrick Henry is climbing the list for the most rushing yards in NFL history. But the big, bruising Baltimore Ravens running back, who is a midseason 2024 MVP contender, still has some big names to leap over before he cracks the top 10 of all time. 11 Derrick Henry his moving up the all-time rushing … Read more
Travis Kelce has his sights set on becoming the best tight end in NFL history. The Kansas City Chiefs star has become synonymous with the position, founding ‘Tight End University’ along with fellow TEs George Kittle and Greg Olsen. 10 Tony Gonzalez still stands tall in the NFL record book with huge numbersCredit: Getty Kelce … Read more