Jonathan February 10, 2020 16:22:10
In ancient times, Olympic champions received a crown of olive leaves to mark their victories. These came from a tree near the temple of Zeus. Today the winners get medals for their efforts. In 1896, at the first Olympic Games in Athens,, top placers received silver medals since, at the time, silver was more sought after than gold. The second place winners received copper medals.
Jonathan February 5, 2020 12:50:28
Credit card gambling banned from April 2020. All UK based gamblers will be unable to use their credit cards to place bets online. This follows a serious shake up by the UK industry regulator.
Jonathan February 4, 2020 13:09:08
So you want to know how to play Texas Holdem poker. If you enter any poker room or casino, this will be the one of the most popular variant of poker you'll find being played. And though the game is easy to understand, there is an underlying strategy that takes some patience and skill to master. Let's have a look....
Jonathan February 3, 2020 12:14:52
One of the perks of professional tennis, is that you don't need to be picking up any of the balls lying around the court. That job falls to the ball boys/girls. Either kneeling by the net or standing to attention at the back of the court, it all looks very easy. But just what does it take to run around collecting the tennis balls or offering a towel to a player?
Jonathan January 23, 2020 15:43:25
Manchester City have been found to be playing fast and loose with their financial disclosures. As reported in the Guardian newspaper, almost £60m has been added to the clubs losses. This was by the Uefa’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) and comes as a result of new finding in relation to the club's funding.
Jonathan January 23, 2020 12:18:27
So who is the real Ronaldo? In the heady world of top football players, there are two Ronaldos. Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima and Cristiano Ronaldo. You'll hear people discuss the "real" Ronaldo. And it turns out that they are always using the term to distinguish between the two players. Of course, the "real" Ronaldo was born in 1975 and is Brazilian. Let's compare the two.
Jonathan January 22, 2020 16:15:44
The history of the Isle of Man TT starts in 1907. It's a motorcycle race has taken place on the public roads. It's name is the Tourist Trophy or "TT" for short. Many people say that it's the most dangerous race in the world.
Jonathan January 22, 2020 12:12:59
To be Jan Oblak, the world's greatest goalkeeper, is not the easiest job. It requires excellent stopping abilities, coupled with brilliant positioning and a God like control of the penalty area. Welcome to the wonderful world of Jan Oblak who plays for Atletico Madrid.
Jonathan January 21, 2020 16:19:12
Here you'll learn about Trap shooting techniques and betting skills. Trap shooting is one form of competitive clay pigeon shooting. The others are skeet and sporting clays. In trap shooting, the targets are normally launched by a machine and are traveling away from the shooter. It's practiced all over the world and even has a place in the Olympic games.
Jonathan January 21, 2020 13:02:28
The explanation for the printing of soccer shirt numbers is straightforward. It enables referees, lineman and the fans to recognize players on the pitch. But apart from this, over time, various numbers developed their own mystic and reputation.
Jonathan January 20, 2020 16:33:25
The evolution of football boots has been a long journey. Soccer boots, football shoes, or boots and cleats are the footwear of the football field. They are instantly recognizable thanks to the studs or cleats to help grip the pitch during a game. Just like online sports books in the UK, they are an integral part of the game. But how did they come about? Let's have a look into the evolution of football boots.
Jonathan January 20, 2020 16:11:19
Pierluigi Collina: the greatest referee between the years of 1995 and 2005. The one man with a steady hand in the greatest of all football games. From the Olympics and World Cup finals to the Champions League and UEFA Cup finals. For over 10 years, Pierluigi Collina was the man entrusted with controlling the inner frustrations, the fits of rage and the tantrums of multi-millionaire competitors. And all at the highest level of their game and all driven with a need to succeed at any cost.
Jonathan January 16, 2020 14:18:46
Funnily enough, Bruce Springsteen tells us we were born to run, but without mentioning the gross effects of running. Both our physiology and science, also tell us that we are quite capable of traveling long distances over a period of time. But for every action, there's gonna be a reaction.
Jonathan January 16, 2020 11:45:44
The start of 2020 heralds some exciting news for Gamingzion.com. Last year's hard work has resulted in a nomination at the prestigious iGB Affiliate Awards 2020. We're running in the "Best Casino Affiliate Website" category.
Jonathan January 14, 2020 12:23:53
So, what are anabolic steroids? When you see those huge muscle bound body builders and weight lifters, I'm sure you're thinking what I'm thinking. How do they get so big, so fast? (And is their junk really small?). I'm sure that many of them work real hard in the gym. And follow a very strict diet. Blah, blah, blah. But let's get real for a moment. Many of them take anabolic steroids. Let's have a look.....
Jonathan January 10, 2020 13:07:22
The title of the 2002 British romantic comedy, "Bend it like Beckham", comes from the football players skill. In particular his ability to curl the ball past a wall of defenders from a free kick. But what's the actual science behind curving the football into the upper corner of the net? Let's have a deep dive into how to curve a football.
Jonathan January 8, 2020 16:42:54
There are many benefits of gambling. Yes, I know that many people will immediately jump up and down and have a hernia in anger at the mere thought of it. But let's look through this with logical eyes. You might learn something new!
Jonathan December 31, 2019 14:35:50
The Hungarian football training disaster just goes from bad to worse. Lets get one thing straight. Hungarian football is not short of money. Between 2011 to 2018 the sport received over 791 billion Forints from the central budget. Hungarian football academies which have the task of producing the next generation of star players managed to secure 162 billion Forints of that.
Jonathan December 20, 2019 10:03:30
Ever wonder what is it that exactly inspires an author to take up the pen and start spinning a tale? Some claim to be enlightened by dreams. Yet others are moved by some life event or some small detail noticed during the daily grind of life. But there are some great books which were written on the whim of another person.
Jonathan December 18, 2019 15:24:16
So what is ball tampering in cricket? Most professional sports are governed by a set of rules. And cricket is no different and is overseen by the International Cricket Council. The sport of cricket, for whatever reason, still remains tied to gentlemanly ideals and the myth of “fair play”. There is a rule that states, "it is an offense for any player to take any action which changes the condition of the ball."
Jonathan December 18, 2019 14:13:24
So, what's a jockstrap? Well, if you don't want to be rolling around on the floor after a low blow in the boxing ring or after receiving a kick in the nuts on the football pitch, then I highly recommend wearing a jockstrap. Jockstraps, also known as "athletic supports", have a design to help secure your most important and delicate package, close to your body.
Jonathan December 16, 2019 13:49:55
So you want to become a football referee. Yes, someone's got to do it, but are you sure it's you? Half the fans will hate you. And if you make a bad decision, the other half will hate you too.
Jonathan December 16, 2019 13:48:48
So, can you bet on yourself? Like all parents, you think that your son is something special. Of course he is! Look, at 3 months old he could kick a football. At 10 years of age he was already showing such promise that all your relatives were saying he's Barcelona F.C. material. (Bro tip: he's not!).
Jonathan December 13, 2019 14:37:49
So the Triple Crown cheat is the winner! The sporting media, which is watching the gradual decline of the racing industry, have had the US horse racing industry under a microscope after 30 horses died at Santa Anita in the first six months of this year. And just to add a cherry on top of an already rotten dessert, it has just emerged that last years Triple Crown winner, Justify, had tested positive just before winning the Kentucky Derby.
Jonathan December 13, 2019 14:26:00
So what are the odds of a shark attack? According to online gambling news in the US, the straight answer is: 1 in 3.75 million. To put this in perspective, you've more chance of being struck by lighting or dying of hypothermia. And yet, many people still have an innate fear whenever they are at the beach, that they are the main course of a sharks dinner in waiting. Probably thanks to Steven Spielberg and Jaws.
Jonathan December 12, 2019 16:03:42
Ready for a dose of Hungarian football sorrow? Hello dear readers, I have decided to re-invent myself as a true flag waving patriotic Magyar and strive to be all things and feel all feeling in the true Hungarian manner. So come with me on a short journey. Of an afternoon and evening filled with depression, antisemitism, pessimism, homophobia, nationalism, intolerance and Hungarian football.
Jonathan December 11, 2019 12:35:50
It was normal that footballers shared a communal bath after a game. As a boomer, looking back to my sports days of yore, I can see that many aspects of the games and the activities around them have changed considerably.
Jonathan December 9, 2019 11:23:59
Bear baiting bets In Elizabethan times kept everyone entertained. In Macbeth, there is a stanza he speaks to his enemies: “Have tied me to a stake; I cannot fly, But, bear-like, I must fight the course.” Today this holds little meaning. But in the year of the play, 1606, if one were to take a short walk from Shakespeare's own Globe Theater, you would find the "Bear Gardens". This was where dogs, bears, bulls, chimps and other creatures had to fight to the death in front of roaring crowds, many of whom were gambling on the outcome.
Jonathan December 9, 2019 10:46:48
Fighters killed in the ring are few and far between. But since the introduction of the Marquis of Queensberry Rules in 1884, around 1,604 boxers have met their deaths within the ring. It goes without saying that a series of heavy blows to the head isn't going to leave you in the best of health.
Jonathan December 5, 2019 18:06:40
Have you heard about the Spanish Paralympic cheats? Sometimes a story comes along that is so outrageous that it's hard to believe. In 2000, Spain celebrated one of their most successful Paralympics which took place in Sydney. Their take was 107 medal and they finished third behind Great Britain and Australia. Unfortunately all was not smelling of roses. In one of the greatest cheating sagas in the history of sport, it transpired that the disabled basket ball team were far from disabled.
Jonathan December 4, 2019 17:42:29
Footballers spit like Llamas or Camels. The Chinese are also fond of it. But footballers take the art of gobbing huge hot chucks of thick phlegm to the next level. Let's have a deep dive into the reasons why footballers spit?
Jonathan November 22, 2019 14:35:05
Choosing the five perfect gambling movies is not an easy task. But the very nature of gambling, with the possible highs and lows, leading the emotions from ecstasy to dark depression are perfect fodder for framing a story and character building.
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