It was actually yesterday but Championship Manager 01/02, the best football management of all time, is now 17 years old. Here is listicle of tips, players, downloads, and articles about the great game.
Why do so many Swedish names end in -qvist?
The World Cup is long gone and this isn’t specifically football related but curiosity got the better of me. I wanted to know why so many Swedish names ended in -qvist.
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, I can bask in someone else’s glory. The bowler’s throw landed right in the gutter and as far as everyone was concerned, that was the end of the round. But …
Weird Rules with Darüşşafaka and Maccabi in EuroLeague Basketball
When Darüşşafaka and Maccabi met in their second league match – level in the league – a point differential helped decide the outcome and lead to some weird ass plays. I love weird rule quirks in sports (as long as they don’t affect my team losing) and this is especially peculiar. In Series 2 Episode 2 of …
Who is Ebenezer Cobb Morley and why does he have a Google Doodle?
One English sportsman and solicitors brought his law skills to the beautiful game and his name was Ebenezer Cobb Morley.
Cycling in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to a group of local cycling fans who took to their bikes after a volcanic eruption in the city in 2002.
The Most Interesting Plays In MLB History
Baseball is an intriguing sport. I admit I know little to nothing about it besides watching the film Moneyball.
The Numbers Game: Serena Williams
Serena Williams is the GOAT for a reason. Here are some of the numbers behind it.
4 Ways To Reduce FMF (Football Manager Fatigue)
I am terrible for starting new Football Manager saves and never finishing them. Here are 4 tips to beat Football Manager fatigue.
Why do all the Croatian's men's names end in -ić?
It’s a question my mum references every time a Serb-Croat appears on the TV. I never knew the answer so naturally I Googled it.
Strokes of Genius: Federer v Nadal
What’s that, ANOTHER Federer/Nadal article? Yes, it is. But Strokes of Genius is a must-see documentary for anyone interested in tennis.
This or That #2: Dave Black aka @CM9798
Our next interviewee for “This or That” is Championship Manager 97/98 enthusiast, Dave Black.
This or That #1: Jon Mackenzie
In our new series “This or That”, we ask the important questions to a variety of people in sport. Our first volunteer is sports writer Jon Mackenzie.
5 World Cup Records Up For Grabs In Russia
The FIFA World Cup started today and with such a prestigious tournament steeped in history, we selected 5 records that could be broken in Russia.
100 Wimbledon Championship Points From The Open Era
Wimbledon has compiled a video of all 100 championship-winning points since 1968 when the Open Era began.