Debating the best soccer leagues in the world can be a fun exercise. But beyond personal opinions, it's possible to quantify the argument with some data to back it up. Thanks to the sports analytics gurus at Opta, we can do just that. Opta's Power Rankings assign an "ability score" of 0-100 to each club, […]

The arrival of spring means many things to people. The days get longer, snow melts as the sun shines again after it’s wintery absence, flowers begin to bloom, and the English Premier League enters the business end of the season. It is in this final stretch where legends are made and unforgettable moments occur. The […]

The UEFA Champions League has finished its round of 16 with a few upsets but many of the favorites still remain. Barcelona dominated the second leg in a fantastic performance from Lionel Messi while Wayne Rooney scored four goals over two matches against AC Milan. In one of the upsets, Real Madrid was knocked out […]

The UEFA Champions League is about to begin its knockout stage and it's time to take a closer look at which teams are legitimate contenders to lift the trophy in May. Defending champions FC Barcelona continue to be the favorites but several other teams are not far behind. The rankings below are as of Sunday, […]