We’ve seen Google’s PageRank algorithm applied to cancer outcome prediction and used to determine molecular shapes and chemical reactions. Now, PageRank is being used to reveal soccer teams’ strategies. MIT’s technology review points to a paper from Javier Lopez Pena …

Sunday’s Euro 2012 final saw a dominant Spanish squad crush the Italians by a score of 4-0 – a performance that makes Spain the first country to win back-to-back European Championships, and throws their name in the running as one …

Apparently, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield are getting along just fine. At least their relationship is good enough that they can joke about one of the most famous moment in sports history to sell BBQ sauce. If you don’t know …

Pat Cummings, the forward/center who would lace-up with the Dallas Mavericks, the New York Knicks, and the Miami Heat, was found dead at a Greenwich Village apartment in New York on Tuesday afternoon. He was 55. The cause of death …

Elvis’ hair was sold along with other rock and sports star memorabilia at the Music Icons and Sports Legends auction by Julien’s Auctions. In addition to a few locks from Presley’s famous head, cash-saturated buyers could also pick up a …

Teofilo Stevenson, the heavyweight boxer responsible for bringing three Olympic gold medals home to Cuba, passed away on Monday at the age of 60. Although no official cause of death has been released, an anonymous sports official stated that Stevenson …

Google put out a big list of algorithm changes it made in May, and several of them are related to people searching sports-related queries. Specifically, the changes are related to Soccer, Basketball and Golf. The relevant changes: Unified Soccer feature. [project …

Pedro Borbon dies after succumbing to cancer, according to the Associated Press. The Cincinnati Reds pitcher, who helped his team secure back-to-back World Series wins in 1975 and 1976, passed away at his home in Pharr, Texas on Monday. Borbon …

There are some Twitter accounts that you follow because you genuinely value the tweets that come from them. Great Twitter accounts can provide up-to-the-second news and insider information, or they can give you a window inside the life of celebs …

photo courtesy of European Playstation Blog Is it just me, or do Playstation 3 owners in the United States, which is the biggest market for them, get hosed when it comes to TV options? In Japan they can actually use …

When art can express something without a lot of visuals or work, kind of like a minimalist style, I become completely enthralled. Rocco Malatestam, A freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in Berlin, Germany, has created a series of paintings …

Paul Silas apparently won’t be back next season as the coach for Charlotte Bobcats. Given that he only won seven games last season, I seriously doubt anyone is going to complain much about his departure. However, I’m sure there are …

Networks have been trying a “two screen” tactic for a couple of years now. You’ve seen it everywhere, even if you don’t remember it. That hashtag at the bottom of your favorite show? That’s the “two-screen” concept at work. Basically, …

Baseball fans and sports historians alike are anticipating a giant auction of legend Ted Williams’ memorabilia on Saturday. The auction, set to take place at Boston’s Fenway Park on Saturday has plenty of incredible items, including pieces from Williams’ personal …

“I’m not going to the Nets game tonight and my message to the Nets is goodbye.” With those short words and a shrug of the shoulders, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said farewell to the long-time state NBA franchise. “You …

Brian Dawkins, in case you haven’t heard, is leaving professional football. When the former Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos safety decided to announce his retirement this morning (April 23rd), he did so in an increasingly conventional manner: He posted to …

Donovan McNabb likes to talk – always has. He also played some good football in his 13-year career, most of it spent with the Philadelphia Eagles. To be fair, he also played some not-so-good football – but who doesn’t, right? …

“I am not your typical Broncos cheerleader,” says Sacha Heppell. “I dont wear makeup, my legs are hairy, I don’t have boobs, I’ve never been to college…I’ve only been dancing for about three weeks. But I really do think I …

When the Tim Tebow to the Jets trade was finalized, everyone knew that it was going to be tough for the former Denver Broncos quarterback to get the full support of everyone in the area. Sure, there has been plenty …

Basketball is big in the state of Kentucky. I know this is the understatement of the decade, but go with me here. What I’m trying to say is that the people of the state (and our displaced but loyal fans …

On Monday night, the University of Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Kansas Jayhawks to clinch their 8th NCAA Tournament title. Kansas put together a nice little run at the end of the game to make it closer, but Kentucky simply dominated …