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Boxer At Rest: The World’s Most Renowned Boxing Statue

RJ Evans 5 mins read

Archaeologists unearthed the sculpture titled 'Boxer at Rest' in Rome in 1885. They found it on the southern slope of Quirinal Hill…

Bruce Lee Statue in Hong Kong: A Tribute to the King of Martial Arts

RJ Evans 6 mins read

Discover the Bruce Lee statue in Hong Kong, a powerful tribute to the martial arts legend on the Avenue of Stars beside…

The Eagle Twins have Landed

RJ Evans 4 mins read

Although global in reach, World in Sport is physically based in London and so it’s great to see a pair of twins,…

Jonah Lomu: The Rugby Legend Who Changed the Game Forever

RJ Evans 7 mins read

Discover the inspiring story of Jonah Lomu, the rugby legend who transformed the sport with his power, speed, and legacy. Explore his…

Roger Bannister – The Four Minute Mile

RJ Evans 8 mins read

Roger Bannister made history by running the first sub-four-minute mile, a sporting moment that changed athletics and inspired generations of runners.

Brian Lara – West Indies Legend

RJ Evans 5 mins read

On 2 May 1969, a newborn child’s cries rang out in Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago. Not an unusual event in itself…

Lee Bowyer: Charlton Athletic Manager Resigns

RJ Evans 3 mins read

Sometimes you can see the writing on the wall.  The best soccer tipsters in the world wouldn’t put huge odds on something…

Manchester City Defender Oleksandr Zinchenko says Team has “Hungry Eyes” for Quadruple

RJ Evans 4 mins read

Do you remember the song “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen? You’re much more likely to remember the tune rather than the singer,…

Law and Disorder: British Football in the Twenty First Century

RJ Evans 2 mins read

If you have never or rarely been to a football match in the United Kingdom, then this film will either shock you…

Sportswomen of the Past – A Homage with Vintage Pictures

RJ Evans 6 mins read

Discover vintage pictures of pioneering sportswomen from the Edwardian era, from baseball and boxing to tennis and aviation. Get the key details,…

Marcus Rashford: Back the F*** Off, Daily Mail

RJ Evans 4 mins read

A few short months ago not many outside of the football world had heard of Marcus Rashford.   Yet the 23-year-old Manchester United…

Lewis Hamilton Makes Grand Prix History in Portugal

RJ Evans 3 mins read

Lewis Hamilton wins the Portuguese Grand Prix A standing ovation from the gathered crowds at the Portuguese Grand Prix marked Lewis Hamilton’s…

When Did Formula One Begin?

RJ Evans 3 mins read

If you ask virtually anyone the world over a simple question – “What is Formula One” they will probably get the answer…

Fun Facts about the US Open Tennis Championships

RJ Evans 4 mins read

If you Google US Open Tennis Championships, you will find one of the most popular questions that people were asking is “Will…

Lewis Hamilton wins British Grand Prix Despite Puncture

RJ Evans 3 mins read

Lewis Hamilton and drama – the two words seem to go hand-in-hand. Today was no exception as Hamilton finished the British Grand…

How Cricket Came to California

RJ Evans 3 mins read

If you mention the word “cricket” to the average Californian then you will probably be told that it is a small bug…

Solo Sports to Play in the Age of the Virus

RJ Evans 3 mins read

So many sports to play, so little time in which to play them.  Ah, the good old days of… about a month…

Eligibility: The Word that Might Break the Rugby World Cup

RJ Evans 3 mins read

The Rugby World cup is now well underway but there is one word which has been spreading – and that is eligibility. …

The Top 2020 College Football Recruits

RJ Evans 3 mins read

As ever, we learn lessons from the past and – as ever – we must look forward to the future. If you…

Alex Iwobi: Why I left Arsenal

RJ Evans 3 mins read

With just hours to spare, Alex Iwobi joined Everton in £35m deal on Deadline Day.  The talented 23-year-old who also plays for…

Chelsea Reject new Hudson-Odoi Approach

RJ Evans 3 mins read

Transfer season can often make jumping into a piranha-infested pool seem like a picnic in Hyde Park and this year it is…