January 2009

The 5 Weirdest Sports Comics

Dan Fitch / 29 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Despite the fact that in both, the protagonists wear ridiculous costumes and run around a lot, the worlds of comic books and sports just don't gel well with one another. Most comic book geeks are too busy getting beaten up...Read more »

The 10 Most Unrealistic Moments in Sports Movies

Dan Fitch / 21 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The problem with sports movies is simple and twofold. Most actors can't play sports. Most athletes can't act. The trickiest thing with a sports movie is making the action seem realistic. Most fall short and the events end up looking...Read more »

The 15 Most Insane Commercials Featuring Sports Stars

Dan Fitch / 14 January 2009 / Leave a comment

In order to further line their pockets, athletes are willing to put up with almost any indignity, including making commercials. Some, like Michael Jordan, get to star in star in commercials boasting huge budgets, which are shot by top filmmakers....Read more »

The 5 most ridiculous appearances by sports stars in a comic book

Dan Fitch / 08 January 2009 / 9 Comments

Marketing was a lot more difficult before the internet came along. Back in the dark ages, these guys would really have to think about how best to promote their biggest stars. Every now and again, someone would say: "What if...Read more »

Soccer star involved in 'untidy' burglary

Dan Fitch / 06 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi called the police to report a burglary at his home, only to realise that his house was just very untidy. Ameobi phoned the police and reported that several items had been stolen during the...Read more »

19 players sent off in Spanish soccer match

Dan Fitch / 05 January 2009 / Leave a comment

A match between two lowly Spanish soccer sides had to be abandoned, as a mass brawl broke out and a total of 19 players were given the red card. The game between Recreativo Linense and Saladillo de Algeciras saw...Read more »