Can you keep a rally going?
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.
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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.
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!