The greatest sports novels ever written
The LitHub GOAT novels list covered 25 sports from baseball to basketball.
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Overpowered video game athletes on the SNES
From Bo Jackson to Hakeem Olajuwon, SNES sports games had some of the most overpowered athletes.
This or That #6: Maryam Naz
Our “This or That” series continues with sports writer, editor, and full-time feminist, Maryam Naz.
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.
Questions I’d Ask Roger Federer If I Interviewed Him
Chances are slim but if I interviewed Roger Federer, these are the questions I’d ask him.
A Dictionary for Federer Fans
Rob York’s “Roger Federer Fan’s Dictionary” from 2009 is brief but funny.
5 quick ways to get into American football
Struggling to get into American football? Here are 5 ways to start enjoying the sport.
10 of the best striped football kits in the world
Stripes are the second-most common pattern in football kit history. Here are 10 of my faves.
10 reasons why These Football Times is a better alternative to The Athletic UK
Struggling for a reason to subscribe to The Athletic UK? Sign up to These Football Times instead.
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.
9 Unexpected South American Team Names
Pub football team names haven’t got anything on some of these South American gems.
5 Afewee Academy Graduates Who Went Onto Play Pro Football
The Brixton-based academy has produced some great talent over the years. Here are 5 graduates who made it into the professionals. Back in May 2018, we featured the Afewee Academy, a non-profit organisation in Brixton, run by volunteers and funded by the local council. Some 40 graduates from the academy have made it professionally. This […]
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.
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 always read when I saw their articles. I only gave one name at the time (and he features in this list) and drew a blank. It wasn’t until much later […]
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.