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Tennis

Roger Federer grinding out a victory vs. Maran Čilić in 2014 at the Canadian Open

22nd July 202222nd July 2022 by lukealexdavis

A reminder that you can still grind out a win if you’re not playing at your best.

Skiing / Sport / Winter Sports

Big up George Jedenoff, the world’s oldest living skier at 105

19th July 202219th July 2022 by lukealexdavis

Happy birthday, George!

Soccer

Renato Stockler’s ‘Terrão de Cima’ (Ground from above)

2nd July 20222nd July 2022 by lukealexdavis

Que colorido.

Tennis

Gustavo Kuerten and the racquet strings that changed tennis

29th June 202229th June 2022 by lukealexdavis

Gustavo Kuerten. What a guy.

Soccer

Adam Hurrey’s ‘England at USA 94’

28th June 202228th June 2022 by lukealexdavis

‘Based on the empirical evidence of their lamentable qualifying campaign, England really had no business being part of the World Cup jamboree across the Atlantic 20 years ago.’

Athletics

Shericka Jackson clocks third-fastest 200m time in history

27th June 202227th June 2022 by lukealexdavis

Yuh cyan stop wi!

Soccer

Argentina vs. Nigeria at USA 94

25th June 202221st June 2022 by lukealexdavis

A Caniggia brace helped Argentina beat a powerful Nigeria side in 1994.

Soccer

The goals and skill of Zvonimir Boban

23rd June 202223rd June 2022 by lukealexdavis

He was mean with his legs and his fists.

Tennis

That time Roger and Rafa played each other on two surfaces at the same time

22nd June 202222nd June 2022 by lukealexdavis

Finally, an exhibition that wasn’t on hard court.

Soccer

Happy birthday to That Maradona Celebration

21st June 202221st June 2022 by lukealexdavis
diego maradona

Goooooooooool!

Sport

A very brief guide to sumo: the national sport of Japan

14th June 202214th June 2022 by lukealexdavis

Learn more about Japan’s national sport.

Tennis

The three records Roger Federer is likely to maintain

12th June 202212th June 2022 by lukealexdavis

These guys have more records between them than Madlib.

Tennis

Andy Murray into his first final in 3 years

12th June 202212th June 2022 by lukealexdavis

‘Rise, Sir Andy’ as they say!

American Football

Denver Broncos to sell for $4.65 billion; Homer Simpson is not the buyer

8th June 20228th June 2022 by lukealexdavis

‘It’s not the Dallas Cowboys but it’s a start.’

Soccer

That time Clarence Seedorf put two thunderbolts past Gianluigi Buffon

7th June 20227th June 2022 by lukealexdavis

Seedorf was so clutch in this match.

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