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“The five S’s of sports training are: stamina, speed, strength, skill, and spirit; but the greatest of these is spirit.”

– Ken Doherty

The Origins of American Football on Thanksgiving

Nov 25, 2025

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Jonathan Matthews

in American Football

The National Football League has been hosting a Thanksgiving Day game every year since 1934, with a handful of exceptions. It is one of the most popular Thanksgiving traditions in U.S. homes. So, it isn’t surprising that the Thanksgiving game between the Lions and the Bears in 2024 drew in 37.5 million viewers. This number,…
The Silent Generation of Men’s Tennis

Nov 10, 2025

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Jonathan Matthews

in Tennis

Tennis is an incredibly dynamic and entertaining sport, which makes it one of the most popular sports in the world. Grand Slam tournaments recorded a remarkable 2.2 billion in global viewership in 2024. This popularity is primarily thanks to the Big Three, young stars, and even the silent generation of men’s tennis. While both men’s…
Has Ruben Amorim Put Man Utd Back on Track?

Nov 2, 2025

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Jonathan Matthews

in Football

Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, Manchester United have put their fans through the wringer. Historic defeats, negative records broken, and an inconsistency that has almost looked painful at times. With five full-time manager changes between himself and the great Sir Alex, Amorim is facing quite the rebuild. So, the question is now, has Ruben Amorim…
The Driving Force Behind WNBA’s Popularity

Sep 30, 2025

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Alice Norris

in Basketball

If you are in any way interested in sports or simply spend a moderate time online, you have most certainly stumbled across discussions about the WNBA. The professional women’s basketball league in the U.S. was first launched in 1996, and though it has grown since then, the progress has been slow and, oftentimes, painful. So,…