A tribute to Manute Bol, a giant legend of the NBA
by When it comes to the National Basketball Association (NBA), fans have grown used to seeing the average height go up and down. Today, seeing a …
Five classic cup clashes between Tottenham and Chelsea
by Tottenham 5-1 Chelsea, League Cup semi-final (2002) In terms of margin of victory, this was Tottenham’s biggest success against their London rivals since a 4-0 …
How the Olympic Games played an underappreciated role in world football’s development
The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics takes place on July 23, but the sporting action begins two days earlier. As well as softball, the …
5 classic FA Cup clashes between Manchester United and Arsenal
Manchester United 2-3 Woolwich Arsenal, 1906 The first ever FA Cup meeting between the two clubs took place 113 years ago. A brace from Bert …
Lindh left heartbroken by decision of Swedish Olympic Committee
by A few days ago Lovisa Lindh was informed by the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOC) that she will not be selected to compete for Sweden in …
With Tokyo looming large, the debate about DSD-athletes attains a new relevance
Last update: 13/07/2021 For the second Olympics in a row there is a lot of controversy about athletes with Differences of Sexual Development (DSD-athletes), fairness …
Remembering English football’s most incredible Boxing Day in 1963
The Boxing Day fixture list is widely seen as an intrinsic part of the English football calendar, with its continued presence in 2019 representing a …
Renato Sanches linked with Premier League return are Lille rebirth
When UEFA Euro 2016 first came around, few eyes were on Portugal. Despite boasting top talent including Cristiano Ronaldo, many seen the nation as a …
England’s Clean Sheets Should Impress Fans More
As the boos rang out around Wembley after the England Scotland game, the message was clear: the hosts’ performance was not good enough. England had …