When Sean Paul played touchtennis with Marcus Willis
It was Jamaica vs. Great Britain in a game of touchtennis between Sean Paul and Marcus Willis. Watch the first set between the pair right here.
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The energetic art of Zenobia Winbush
Check out Zenobia Winbush and her energised design work for Miami University, Murray State University, and more.
Playrface says Black Lives Matter
At Playrface, we say that Black Lives Matter.
This or That #6: Maryam Naz
Our “This or That” series continues with sports writer, editor, and full-time feminist, Maryam Naz.
Sports Streaming: 4 Problems to Avoid for The Best Experience
Don’t let poor internet or illegal streams stop you from watching your favourite sports. Here are 4 problems to avoid and get the best out of your sports streaming experience.
This or That #5: Machel St Patrick Hewitt
Our “This or That” series continues with non-league football writer and cricket enthusiast, Machel St Patrick Hewitt.
This or That #4: Proxima Jornada
Our “This or That” series continues with Portuguese football writer, Proxima Jornada.
Why is the family name “Nguyễn” so common in Vietnam?
We’ve covered Swedish, Russian and Croatian names. Now we travel to Vietnam to find out why “Nguyen” is so common.
Why do so many Russian last names end in “-ov” and “-ova”?
Why do Russian surnames all end in “-ov” and “-ova”?
This or That #3: Ashwin Raman
Our “This or That” series continues with football writer, Ashwin Raman. Find out whether he picked boxers or briefs and more on Playrface.
Olympic Games design (1896-2020)
An Olympic historian has gathered over 6,000 images for a new book from Niggli. I love Olympic Games designs. They are the pinnacle of the… Read More »Olympic Games design (1896-2020)
5 of the weirdest sports in the UK
From shin-kicking in the Cotswolds to the Kirkwall Ba’ Game in Orkney, there are some odds sports in Great Britain.
Finland – the home of the Hobby Horse Championship
Enthusiasts join together once a year for the hobby horse tournament.
Happy Birthday Eurosport! Promos from 1990 (VIDEO)
Eurosport has come on leaps and bounds since it started on 5th February 1989. Here are some promos from their first birthday. I’m a nerd… Read More »Happy Birthday Eurosport! Promos from 1990 (VIDEO)
10 Sports Writers You Should Follow On Twitter
It all started with a simple question that I didn’t answer properly. I was asked – and I’m paraphrasing now – what writers did I… Read More »10 Sports Writers You Should Follow On Twitter
The Luckiest Strike Ever
Sometimes, a gutter ball isn’t truly a gutter ball as this bowler shows. I’ve always wanted this to happen to me but while I wait,… Read More »The Luckiest Strike Ever
This or That #2: Dave Black aka @CM9798
Our next interviewee for “This or That” is Championship Manager 97/98 enthusiast, Dave Black.