The Man Who Survived Three Consecutive Hangings

Joseph Samuels (some sources list his surname as “Samuel”) was an English criminal, born in 1780. After being arrested for robbery at the age of 15,  Samuels was eventually convicted and shipped to Australia in 1801. At the time, Australia had a penal colony at Sydney Cove. Security in these early penal settlements was reinforced by the isolation of the colonies-…

Sepahan clinches third consecutive Iranian title on final day

Sepahan has clinched the Iranian Pro League title for the third consecutive season despite a final day goalless draw with relegated bottom club Mes Sarcheshme.

The Isfahan outfit held a three-point lead ahead of Tractor Sazi and Esteghlal in second and third, heading into the final day and knew any result would seal the club’s fourth ever Iranian crown.

However, Sepahan…

Record-breaking Dortmund seal second consecutive Bundesliga title: Could Klopp’s side become a dynasty?

ANALYSISBy Clark Whitney | German Football Editor

On Saturday, Dortmund wrapped up their second consecutive Bundesliga title with a 2-0 win against Monchengladbach. The result was monumental for the champions, and there are plenty of reasons to believe that they are still only in the infancy of a prolonged spell of success.  

To begin with, history is…

Gamba struggles to prepare for Osaka derby after consecutive losses

With just two days remaining before their derby with arch-rivals Cerezo, Gamba Osaka are focussing on reforming a defence that last week allowed six goals in two home fixtures.

Four days after a thrashing by Korea’s Pohang Steelers in the first match of Asian Champions League (ACL) group play, Gamba fell 3-2 to upstarts Vissel Kobe in their J-League season…