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'Futsal Meets Skateboarding' in this New Balance commercial

written by Luke Davis on 27th May 202427th May 2024 by lukealexdavis

‘A lifestyle-inspired, performance-driven, hybrid futsal and skate shoe.’

Soccer

Ademola Lookman's virtuoso performance in the 2024 Europa League final

written by Luke Davis on 27th May 202427th May 2024 by lukealexdavis

You won’t see many hat-tricks better than this.

Baseball

We can thank MLB for our tumultuous relationship with streaming

written by Luke Davis on 26th May 202426th May 2024 by lukealexdavis

From home run to home streaming.

Jamie Nesbitt Golden wrote a great piece on Chicago Prairie Tennis Club, the oldest Black tennis club in the US, and their latest fundraiser to repair decades-old courts and revive a youth program that launched pro players.

This Cool Link was published 12 months ago. (#)

Soccer

Arsenal dog collars are sold out. How about an Arsenal dog bandana?

written by Luke Davis on 21st May 202421st May 2024 by lukealexdavis

Woof, woof!

Tennis

Federer's title tally: an emoji infographic

written by Luke Davis on 18th May 202418th May 2024 by lukealexdavis

That’s a lotta trophies!

Sport / Tennis

Roger Federer vs. Pineapple, a 7-year old prodigy

written by Luke Davis on 14th May 202414th May 2024 by lukealexdavis

Roger’s affinity to China and racquet sports continues!

Luke Davis@lukealexdavis.co.uk

Did you know that the Estádio Nacional in Lisbon was the venue for the first ever UEFA club match, between Sporting CP and Partizan Belgrade. The match was the first leg of the inaugural European Cup and it ended 3–3 (Partizan won the tie 8–5 on aggregate).

13th May 2024 at 9:27 pm

Tennis