What does the David Beckham documentary teach us about about controlling parents in sport?

Mary Woessner, Victoria University; Alexandra Parker, Victoria University, and Aurélie Pankowiak, Victoria University In the Netflix documentary Beckham, the footballer is asked how he coped with the abuse of his entire country after the 1998 men’s football World Cup. David Beckham responds: I was able to handle being abused by the fans […] because of the way my dad had been to me. A poignant … Continue reading What does the David Beckham documentary teach us about about controlling parents in sport?

Meet the first Skate Team backed by a NFT project

DEEBIES is a NFT project that resulted from the partnership between NiftyCastle.io, founded in January 2021 by Rich Beeman and Damian Bosiacki (known in the metaverse as Gifdead and Woahboy), and Toronto-based illustrator Sketchnate. It has been a huge success, selling over $1 million and amassing over 1000 unique collectors, being sold out at the moment. But what makes this NFT project different from any … Continue reading Meet the first Skate Team backed by a NFT project

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The popularity of accessible sport & where to go to play them

The DWP Family Resources Survey, covering the period 2015/16, highlighted that England has 11.5 million disabled people — that’s close to 20 per cent of the country’s entire population. Sport England has also found in its Active Lives report that disabled people are twice as likely to be physically inactive when compared to non-disabled people, although the Activity Alliance has established in its own study … Continue reading The popularity of accessible sport & where to go to play them

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Investing in football memorabilia: The value of football programmes and how to grab a bargain

It’s no secret that there was once a craze around football memorabilia, but an interest seems to be reigniting. But, many fans now aren’t sure of what to look for and how much an item they already own in storage could be worth. For football programmes in particular, we look at which editions have sold for the most money and offer you advice on how … Continue reading Investing in football memorabilia: The value of football programmes and how to grab a bargain

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Who has the ‘greenest’ football stadium

With the 2018 World Cup well underway and full of surprises, a UK energy company decided to take a slightly different look at the beautiful game – examining which stadiums have the biggest and smallest environmental impact. Clubs and countries around the globe have being doing their part to cut their energy usage, reduce their carbon footprint and act more responsibly. The infographic below from … Continue reading Who has the ‘greenest’ football stadium

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6 Record Breaking Sportswomen You’ve Never Heard Of

Talented sportswomen have been knocking on the glass ceiling for many years, and are now finally starting to get the recognition they deserve and be rightly placed in the same league as the boys. We take a look at some inspiring women from years gone by, who have accomplished some incredible athletic feats. 1. Muriel Thompson The turn of the last century gave birth to … Continue reading 6 Record Breaking Sportswomen You’ve Never Heard Of

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Your essential guide to the Cheltenham Festival 2018

For both avid and new racegoers, nothing compares to the Cheltenham Festival for colour, interest and excitement. It is widely considered to be the highlight of the jump season. And, the 2018 event – being held 13th-16th March at the stunning Cheltenham racecourse at Prestbury Park – has all the ingredients of being a runaway success. So it’s no surprise that tickets in some categories … Continue reading Your essential guide to the Cheltenham Festival 2018

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How to Bet on Super Rugby League – Australia

Super Rugby came to life in 1996 with rugby teams from cities other than those in the east formed league. After the success of the 1995 World Cup, the boards of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa created the Super 12, a tournament that confronted the best of each country’s home clubs. In 2006 Super 12 became Super 14, with the addition on 2 more … Continue reading How to Bet on Super Rugby League – Australia