What's the relationship between the Kentucky Derby and the Royal Ascot horse races? The Dubai World Cup? Although some horses do, over the course of their careers, compete in all three, it seems rare compared to competing for the US triple crown. Is one event higher priority (perhaps more prestig...

With all eyes on FIFA in the past days, I tend to wonder, why match fixing (or tournament fixing) is illegal in any sport. I understand that fixing violates the rules of the governing body of a particular sport, but why does government and authorities need to get involved? By which right, do gov...