Fewer jeers, more cheers: How to improve the chances of a home-town triumph
With Euro 2016 and the Copa América providing ample entertainment for soccer lovers the world…
Michael WallaceJune 16, 2016
It could be you? Perhaps, but lottery success just got more complicated
Fans of watching balls spin around had something to ponder yesterday as the UK's National…
To win the World Cup, you need to win your group
With the World Cup well and truly underway television pundits are already consulting their football…
Michael WallaceJune 20, 2014
England can’t win on penalties? Probably
There's an unusual lack of optimism surrounding the England football team heading into this World…
Michael WallaceJune 13, 2014
Looking ahead to the Winter Olympics (by looking back)
Fans of broken ankles rejoice! The Winter Olympics - that quadrennial celebration of people flinging…
Michael WallaceFebruary 6, 2014
The Pope vote: left to chance?
115 Roman Catholic cardinals have been having an almighty lock-in to decide who will be…
Michael WallaceMarch 13, 2013
Football formulae: the maths behind the UEFA Champions League draw
The Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League football tournament kicked off this week…
Michael WallaceFebruary 14, 2013
Sky-high? Your risks when taking a freefall
Last weekend Felix Baumgartner set a world record for the highest ever skydive, casually hopping…
Michael WallaceOctober 14, 2012
May(un)fair? Your chances of winning at McDonald’s Monopoly
McDonald's are once again running their Monopoly promotion, where along with your food you can…
Michael WallaceApril 19, 2011
41 goals in a day?! How unusual was last Saturday’s football?
Whilst American eyes were mainly turned towards the Super Bowl this weekend, the English Premier…
Michael WallaceFebruary 8, 2011
