Coke Is It!
“Football has experienced a statistical revolution in the past decade but, despite the breadth of information at their fingertips, this changing picture is still yet to influence how fans view the game as a whole.” (via)
Tiger Woods makes joint-record 23rd consecutive cut at The Masters. He ties with Fred Couples and Gary Player for the longest streak in the tournament’s history.
Tim Newcomb’s complete history of signature tennis shoes, featuring Roger Federer, Coco Gauff, and Serena Williams amongst others.
One night in Rio (starring Brazil, Chile, and a concealed razor blade)
Not quite a cut above the rest.
Peter Schmeichel! Ebbe Sand! Lars von Trier! Mads Mikkelsen! Helena Christensen! Brigitte Nielsen! Caroline Wozniacki! Scarlett Johansson! Nicoline Sørensen! Do you hear me? Your boys took one hell of a beating!
Harry Kane is now the England men’s national team’s top goalscorer. And England beat Italy 2–1 in the process.
Steve Tignor on the greatest one-handed backhand of the Open Era: ‘This beautiful and bold stroke helped the Belgian win seven Grand Slam singles titles. His forehand was more effective, and his serve more clutch. But this was perhaps the classicist’s most identifiable stroke.’ Is it Roger Federer or Justine Henin? Tough call.