Sports fans have been spoilt for choice by Hollywood in recent years, with many great movies to choose from, across various genres, that capture the thrill, drama, and passion of competitive sports. Ironically, while one of the most appealing aspects of sport is its unpredictability – with any result possible and upsets a-plenty, especially at […]
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Competitive sports are often the setting for incredible stories of perseverance, resilience and glory, as larger-than-life sporting personalities inspire us to push our limits and never give up on our dreams. It’s little wonder, then, that the sporting world has given us some of the most inspiring motivational quotes of all time, straight from the […]
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From amateur baseball to tennis to boxing and beyond, the history of sport is full of women who have defied their background and the odds to break barriers and pave the way for their female colleagues. By daring to take risks that many others would have shied away from, these athletes made inroads into their […]
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Sports sponsorship is big business. The market’s value was estimated at USD$66.1 billion in 2022, and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.36% between now and 2030, where it is expected to reach an overall value of almost USD$108 billion. Sport commands a universal appeal among all sorts of communities, […]
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In the ever-evolving world of fitness, staying ahead of the curve is key to achieving optimal health and well-being. Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain muscle mass, stay healthy or even find a like-minded community that values exercise, keeping up to date with the latest rends is essential. As we navigate the 21st […]
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Elite athletes are a breed apart, driven by an unyielding passion for their sport and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. A day in their lives is a whirlwind of discipline, dedication, and perseverance.From dawn till dusk, these individuals embark on a rigorous journey that encompasses training, recovery, nutrition, and mental preparation.Come along for the ride […]
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Sports podcasts are a great way for fans all over the world to keep up to date with the latest developments, results, punditry and gossip surrounding their sport(s) of choice – from amateur and grass roots projects to the most elite leagues in the world. Whether you’re in the market for in-depth commentary and stats, […]
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Perhaps the only subject more polarizing than politics is sport. Both can mean the world to people, and some even draw a parallel between supporting a sports team and supporting a political party or movement, with all the partisan beliefs and behaviours that support entails. Sport is part of just about everyone’s lives, and its […]
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No matter how many victories they oversee, coaches tend not to enjoy as much of the limelight as the star players on their teams. And often the most softly-spoken, unassuming coaches are the most successful ones. Being the best means breeding a winning mentality, inspiring respect and personifying integrity – no mean feat in the […]
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Professional women’s golf has emerged in recent years as a genuine sporting powerhouse, with expanded seasons, increased interest worldwide and some of the biggest prize purses on record. While it has yet to catch up with the men’s game in real terms, 2024 is shaping up to be women’s golf’s biggest year to date, with […]
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Women’s golf is one of the fastest growing sports in the world today, with increased exposure and prize money closing the gap to the men’s game by the week. The founding of the Ladies Professional Golf Assocation (LPGA) in 1950 paved the way for thousands of promising amateur players to turn professional, and break new […]
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While it can’t yet compete with the money and worldwide support invested in the men’s game, women’s football has grown exponentially in both competitiveness and interest in recent years, culminating in the successful 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The last decade has seen female players breaking records, emulating the technique and […]
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Last month, the highly anticipated 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup concluded with Spain crowned winners, having beaten European champions England 1-0 in the final. The ninth edition of the tournament, which was hosted in Australia and New Zealand and included 32 national teams for the first time, saw an unprecedented amount of talent take the […]
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Boxing has long been perceived as a mainly masculine sport: women’s boxing was only formally recognized at the 13th International Boxing Association congress in 1994, and made its Olympic debut in 2012. But women have been boxing for years, and the sport is on the rise in both the professional and amateur spheres, making it […]
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Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world, but its influence and popularity is most strongly felt in a handful of particularly cricket-mad countries. Most of these belong to the Commonwealth of Nations, and were introduced to the sport during their colonisation by the British Empire, over the course of the 18th, […]
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Spain is a global sporting powerhouse, and today a wide range of sports have attained widespread popularity across the land. Spaniards enjoy many different sports, and each region has its favourite game steeped in local culture, tradition and community. Catalonians favour skiing and other winter sports due to the proximity of the Pyrenees, while Valencians […]
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Surfing is one of the most adrenaline-filled sports available to man, combining a thorough workout with beautiful locations, excitement and – as an added perk – spiritual enlightenment and oneness with nature. No wonder surfers around the world consider it to be less a sport and more of a lifestyle – one that brings people […]
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Just like the men’s World Cup which last took place in late 2022, the Women’s World Cup is considered by many to be the pinnacle of the sport, full of drama, iconic moments and lasting images from each edition. It takes place every four years, as the host nation (or nations) are joined by the […]
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Some sports, like football and rugby, have been around for hundreds of years and show no sign of diminishing in popularity. Some have reached their full potential and cultivated a small but dedicated fanbase. And others are growing at a rate of knots, to sate our enduring curiosity for novelty, adventure and entertainment. In this […]
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Sport is an integral part of the African culture, and the continent has played its part in producing prominent sporting icons who have achieved success across the globe. The wide range of sports which Africans are taking part in across the continent makes the sphere a level playing ground for all sorts of different groups […]
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The so-called “starving artist” is a common stereotype – getting by on a shoestring and on the kindness of strangers as they hone their craft and eventually find success. But what about the aspiring athlete? Most people associate this lifestyle with unlimited corporate sponsorship and effortless international travel, Despite the fact that 85% of Olympic […]
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