Who knew the Alps would contribute so much to sports in the UK (theoretically)?
Sport
Incredible pool clearance by 9 year old Teddy White in a game of English 8-ball pool. The kids are alright (at cue sports).
Glorious on the female and non-binary photographers ‘changing the way we see sport’: We all know those iconic sports photos—the triumphant victory, the crushing defeat. But there’s a whole world of sports photography out there, and many of its most exciting voices are female and non-binary.
Aliza Rudavsky on how breakdancers avoid breaking their necks
In the words of Wu-Tang Clan, protect ya neck!
Taisiia Onofriichuk’s Olympic rhythmic gymnastic performance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” was sensational for multiple reasons. I’m surprised that the Olympics, Eurosport or BBC haven’t covered this yet.
Today I discovered 'Spikeball'
Can you keep a rally going?
'Futsal Meets Skateboarding' in this New Balance commercial
‘A lifestyle-inspired, performance-driven, hybrid futsal and skate shoe.’
Roger Federer vs. Pineapple, a 7-year old prodigy
Roger’s affinity to China and racquet sports continues!
Now you can watch The Player (1971) in 35mm 4K, a previously lost feature film starring Minnesota Fats
‘FINALLY! the greatest pool hustler in the greatest pool movie.’
Alexandra Ndolo: the German-born fencer now competing for Kenya
“[…] my career is not typical. I have a really strong body. So I think for Paris, I will be in the best shape of my life”
This or That #7: Tick Tock Tennis
Our “This or That” series continues with Tick Tock Tennis.
The Smithsonian on the rise of pickleball: In 1965 on Bainbridge Island, two friends, Washington State Congressman Joel Pritchard and businessman Bill Bell, dreamed up pickleball on an old badminton court with a pair of ping-pong paddles.
Congratulations to Portugal on their first ever Rugby World Cup win!
VAMOS OS LOBOS!
South Africa could have their flag and anthem banned from major sporting events—including the Rugby World Cup—if they don’t update their anti-doping legislation: The country would also be prevented from hosting, or bidding to host, international competitions, among several other punitive measures.
They have until 13th October.