What were you doing when you were 18? I for one was spending most of my time lounging in front of the TV, avoiding schoolwork like the plague, and partaking in other unmentionable activities… I certainly wasn’t playing in the final of a Grand Slam. The same cannot be said for Britain’s 18 year old …
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Homecoming
The summer transfer window of 2021 might go down as the most memorable in history. A window which saw French giants PSG acquire Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, Achraf Hakimi, Genie Wijnaldum, and Gianluigi Donnarumma for just £54 million, Manchester City break the British transfer record by signing Jack Grealish for £100 million, and Shamrock Rovers …
The Top 10 Sporting Moments of the 21st Century
Never before have I envied those that aren’t sports fans, those that have found contentment in life without vehemently lauding or loathing other grown men and women for running around a court, pitch, or track. Yet that is the position I’ve found myself in during the past few months. As the Coronavirus pandemic brought all …
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The New England Patriots: An End of an Era
Will he? Won’t he? Should he? Could he? When the New England Patriots’ 2019 season came to an end following a shock upset in their AFC Wild Card matchup against the Tennessee Titans, more than a few eyes began to fall on their quarterback, Tom Brady. Having been with the team for 20 years, whispers …
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Japan Rugby: The Rise of the Brave Blossoms
Written by Harry Dobbs After the historic World Cup wins over Ireland and Scotland, the question must now be asked: Is it time to let Japan sit at the top table of World Rugby? It has been a whirlwind few weeks for Japanese rugby. Becoming the first ‘Tier 2’ nation to host The Rugby World …
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The NFL: An American Problem
I’ve always loved America. I’ve always loved sport. But I never really loved American sport. I couldn’t find them engaging or interesting. Basketball bored me. Baseball was glorified rounders. American Football was a poor man’s rugby. Now though, I’ve realised that the only reason I didn’t like them, was because I didn’t watch them. …
Steve Smith’s Second Chance
As the first test in the 2019 Ashes series drew to a close yesterday, with Australia upsetting England at Edgbaston, there were some notable performances to look back on. However, whether it was Nathan Lyon’s spell with the ball on day 5 or Rory Burns’ maiden Test hundred, all were overshadowed by one man’s individual …
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