Slippery when wet: The ins and outs of Turkish Oil Wrestling
Olive oil. For foodies, it’s decadent in a vinaigrette; for DIY enthusiasts, a WD-40 alternative; for beauty gurus, a natural skin salve. Just a dash will do. But for Turkish oil wrestlers, or...
View ArticleLife after rugby: Olympian Ben Harris
“To dream the impossible dream, that is my quest.” Don Quixote, Cervantes. The prospect of playing professional sport is alluring yet elusive to most. Retiring early by choice may be hard for the...
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Nagoya’s troubled Asiad casts doubt on Japan’s hosting credentials
Japan is no stranger to hosting large-scale sporting events, having staged six major multi-sport tournaments from 1964 to 2020. (1964, 2020 Summer Olympics, 1972 and 1998 Winter Olympics, 1958 and 1994...
View ArticleIs Influencer Boxing making a mockery of traditional boxing?
Misfits Boxing delivered theatrical confrontations, controversial decisions and flashes of genuine talent. But beneath the spectacle lies a bigger question: why does social media fame open doors that...
View ArticleThe Silk Tour: Swimming’s Next Wave
Swimming is one of the biggest and most popular sports at the Olympics, attracting huge audiences and people dream of watching the events in person. Olympic stars turn into household names, such as...
View ArticleLads, it’s Tottenham: Will Spurs always be Spursy?
At White Hart Lane in 2001, Manchester United found themselves 3-0 down at half time. Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly told his players, “Lads, it’s Tottenham”. United won 5-3. Spurs’ choke of a two goal...
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Born in the USA: All-American team set to join the 9th tier of English Football
FC219 is a brand new Football Club which intends to build a bridge between American College Soccer players and the English Football League system. Linking up with Edge Hill University in Lancashire,...
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London’s vanishing football cages: a grassroots crisis
Football cages, such as this one in Hackney, provide children of all ages with a safe space to enjoy the beautiful game. Photograph: ©Tara Darby To understand the modern identity of English football,...
View ArticleBledisloe Cup preview – will Australia finally end their drought?
The Bledisloe Cup returns to Eden Park on Saturday, with Australia heading to Auckland believing they have finally found a way to end one of international rugby’s longest-running droughts. The...
View ArticleMax Muncy: The Dodgers Unsung Hero
Game 4 of the NLDS, the Los Angeles Dodgers lead the Atlanta Braves in the top of the 9th, 3-1. Dodgers veteran slugger Max Muncy steps up to the plate. There’s a swing and a drive off of Braves...
View ArticleNations League in Review: Thomas Tuchel’s Post-World Cup England
After a miserable World Cup semi-final exit this summer, Thomas Tuchel’s popularity as England boss was at its lowest since his tenure began officially in January 2025. A defeat to the world champions...
View ArticleThe International Break Phenomenon
Football fans on social media have gone mad. After a summer with a 48-team international tournament, men’s football is enduring its longest ever mid-season international break. Yet football fans on...
View ArticleGhana’s Fading Stars: A Tale of Decline and Morocco’s Rise
1963. 1965. 1978. 1982. These are the four years Ghana’s Black Stars won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), taking four of their first seven AFCON titles. By stark comparison, their recent runs have...
View ArticleIndia vs Brazil: The Football Friendly No One Needs
India are set to host Brazil this Saturday, October 3rd, in the first international break since the World Cup. It will be the first meeting between the two men’s national teams, in what the All India...
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The Spread of American Sports across Europe
Autzen Stadium in Eugene, OR, before a game in the 2025 Football SeasonPhoto By Mark Wang “They’re expanding, but I think what’s been so cool is wherever you go, you’re getting that country’s touch....
View ArticleThe Boycott that Wasn’t: Was Irish Sport for Palestine a Success?
The eerie silence that came from a near-empty Nagyerdei Stadion was in stark contrast to the noise generated in the run up to Ireland’s 3-0 victory over Israel. The game was played against the backdrop...
View ArticleBrandon McNulty’s world title gives American cycling a new beginning
At some point on the streets of Montreal, Brandon McNulty must have wondered whether he had made a terrible mistake. The American had attacked and gone with around 30km still to race, with the biggest...
View ArticleVisagate strikes again for overseas cricket players
Wickets may have dried up in this summer’s drought, but immigration laws for overseas cricket players continue to thrive like rampant ivy. Countless cricket clubs across the country enlist an overseas...
View ArticleJosh Hokit: The UFC’s Next Heavyweight Star or Too Much, Too Soon?
Some fighters enter the UFC quietly and let their performances speak for them. Josh Hokit has done the opposite, turning his rapid rise into a marketing gamble and competitive test. From California...
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Esteban Ocon to Leave Haas at End of 2026 Season
Esteban Ocon will leave the TGR Haas F1 Team following the 2026 season. After weeks of speculation about the Frenchman’s future, Ocon wrote on social media, “I leave this project with my head held...
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