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'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.
Simone Biles wins a record-breaking 21st world championship gold medal
Flipping heck!
GQ on The Man Who Broke Bowling: Jason Belmonte’s two-handed technique made him an outcast. Then it made him the greatest—and changed the sport forever.
TIL: SEGA had a series of UK sports tournaments in the 1990s
SEGAAAAAAA!
Watch Skyler Woodward sink a golden break for USA against Europe in the Mosconi Cup. I had to look up what a golden break was as I’m more familiar with 8-ball than 9-ball pool. Incredible time to get it as well!
Eastside Bowl (Nashville, Tennessee) went for a Big Lebowski makeover, courtesy of Cowboy Creative. Fuckin’ A!