Stories By Scott Balaam
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Football
/ 1 year ago2025 Ballon d’Or nominations and odds: Full list of favourites, categories, and the end of the Messi–Ronaldo era
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the 2024–25 Ballon d’Or nominations across all categories, plus context on last year’s winners and the...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoWeekend groundhop itinerary: Palermo and the passion of Sicilian football
If you’re after a football experience far from the mainstream, where the passion is raw, the stadiums steeped in soul, and...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoGrazie Tommy: A tribute to Napoli legend Tommy Starace
In the story of football, most legends are remembered for goals, saves, or tactical genius. But every club has heroes who...
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Rugby Union
/ 1 year agoWomen’s Rugby World Cup 2025 preview: Fixtures, groups, odds, key players and top try scorer predictions
Here’s a comprehensive preview of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup—with introduction, group breakdowns, fractional odds for winners, best player and...
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Football
/ 1 year agoChampionship 2025/26 preview: Promotion odds, relegation tips, top scorer favourites & Wrexham’s chances
Here’s your in‑depth preview of the 2025‑26 EFL Championship, including odds in fractional format for the title and relegation, top scorer...
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Comment
/ 1 year agoYoane Wissa transfer news: Why Newcastle, Tottenham and more want the Brentford Star in 2025
As the summer transfer window gathers pace, few names are generating as much intrigue as Yoane Wissa. The Brentford forward has...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoWeekend groundhop itinerary: Genoa and the Ligurian football coastline
Genoa, a gritty port city steeped in maritime history and raw football passion, is one of Italy’s most underrated destinations for...
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Cricket
/ 1 year agoThe Hundred 2025: Everything you need to know about cricket’s fastest format ahead of a landmark season
The Hundred is a professional franchise cricket competition in England and Wales featuring a fast-paced format designed to attract new fans...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoTeam Profile: U.S. Cremonese
Unione Sportiva Cremonese, founded in 1903, is a proud football club from the city of Cremona, Lombardy — a town best...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoTop 10 Serie A number 10s of all-time
In the rich tapestry of Italian football, few symbols carry as much weight and mystique as the number 10 shirt. More...
