sports history

The Greatest Fly-Half – Dan Carter or Jonny Wilkinson?

Barry Scharneck 5 mins read

World Rugby recently unanimously voted for the Men’s 15’s Player of the Decade, yet there seems to be a North vs. South…

Muhammad Ali: 15 Career-Defining Rounds

Liam Haydn 167 mins read

Muhammad Ali fought 548 Professional Rounds against 50 different men across a span of 61 fights, 13 countries, four continents and 21…

Rocky Marciano – Unbeaten and Unbreakable

David Newhouse 12 mins read

Rocky Marciano seems to have as many naysayers as he does fans. “He was too small”, “He never fought anybody in their…

Pele: The King of Football

James Franklin 4 mins read

The life and legacy of Pelé, the ultimate king of football. Join us as we explore his journey from humble beginnings to…

FIFA World Cup Heroes: Roberto Baggio

Kieran Wood 6 mins read

The story of Roberto Baggio is tightly woven into the fabric of FIFA World Cup folklore. The iconic ponytail, nine goals across…

Joe Frazier – Smokin’ Joe

Adam Davis 8 mins read

Highly focused “Smokin’ Joe” Frazier never set out to set the boxing world alight, but he became a fighter and a success…

Nigel Mansell: Winning Against the Odds

Sheona Mountford 10 mins read

Fact File Nationality: British World Championships: 1 (1992) Race Wins: 31 Pole Positions: 32 Team(s): Lotus, Williams, Ferrari & McLaren Favourite Quote:…

FIFA World Cup Heroes: Roger Milla

Kieran Wood 4 mins read

The Premier League has reached its winter break, and all attention is being directed to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. As…

Roberto Duran – Hands of Stone

Thomas J. Brown 7 mins read

Legendary boxing trainer, Ray Arcel, once said “Ring sense is an art, a gift from God that flows out of a fighter…

Lennox Lewis: The Last Undisputed Champion

Adam Davis 3 mins read

Explore Lennox Lewis's rise from Olympic gold to undisputed heavyweight champion, and how his career shaped boxing history. Get the key details,…

Sonny Liston: The Life and Times of The Brown Bear

Adam Davis 3 mins read

Discover the inspiring story of Sonny Liston, a boxing legend who overcame adversity to become a formidable force in the ring.

The Story of Jack Johnson: The First Black Heavyweight Champion

Adam Davis 5 mins read

Jack Johnson - born John Arthur Johnson - held the Heavyweight Championship for seven years. Hear his story and how much time…

Champions of the Field: The Best Sports Stars in the World

James Franklin 5 mins read

Best Sports Stars in the World Who are the best sportsmen in the world? Some people who attempt to create such an…

Mike Tyson – The Life and Times of Iron Mike

Adam Davis 2 mins read

Explore Mike Tyson’s rise from a tough Brooklyn childhood to heavyweight champion, plus the controversies and legacy that shaped his career.

Marvin Hagler: The Untold Story of a Boxing Legend

Adam Davis 6 mins read

Discover the story of Marvin Hagler, the legendary middleweight champion. Learn about his net worth, career highlights, and lasting legacy in boxing…

Paolo Maldini – The Right-Footed Left-Back

James Franklin 3 mins read

When Mauro Tassotti joined A.C Milan in 1980, Arrigo Sacchi was presented with a major headache. He was torn between playing the…

Tribute to ‘The Greatest Striker’: Gerd Müller passes away

Abhinav Sharma 4 mins read

Remembering Gerd Müller: A tribute to the legendary football striker. Explore his remarkable career and his record-breaking goal tally.

The Story of James Bonecrusher Smith

David Newhouse 7 mins read

The "Bonecrusher": James Odell Smith One of my favourite sports memories has always been the unbridled joy on display from James “Bonecrusher”…

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…

Johan Cruyff – The Dutch Maestro

Sourav Saha 8 mins read

“Soccer is simple, but it is difficult to play simple.” - Johan Cruyff, Dutch Footballer ( 1947-2016) An offhand quote may seem…

George Best – Playboy of the Western World

James Franklin 6 mins read

The career of George Best, soccer’s first playboy superstar, epitomizes all the contradictions of the 1960s. From glorious and creative free expression…