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Oli Harris

Oli Harris

London
Oli is the Founder of The Sporting Blog. He is also a Partner at Dream Ventures, an early-stage VC, spun out of a single-family office from the USA.
Falling For Fenway... My Long-Term Relationship with Baseball and the Boston Red Sox

Falling For Fenway... My Long-Term Relationship with Baseball and the Boston Red Sox

"Why I love Fenway Park"
Oli Harris 01 Sep 2026
What Happens If a Pitch Lodges in an Umpire's Chest Protector?

What Happens If a Pitch Lodges in an Umpire's Chest Protector?

"All runners advance one base"
Oli Harris 31 Aug 2026
Why do they sweep in Curling?

Why do they sweep in Curling?

"What's the sweeping about?"
Oli Harris 30 Aug 2026
The Last 0-0 Game in NFL History: 1943 Giants vs. Dodgers

The Last 0-0 Game in NFL History: 1943 Giants vs. Dodgers

"A long, low-quality game!"
Oli Harris 19 Aug 2026
How Rare Is an MLB Unassisted Triple Play? History, Stats & Full Sequence

How Rare Is an MLB Unassisted Triple Play? History, Stats & Full Sequence

"Only happened 15 times in 150 years"
Oli Harris 19 Aug 2026
What Is the NFL Fair Catch Kick Rule? How Teams Score Without a Snap

What Is the NFL Fair Catch Kick Rule? How Teams Score Without a Snap

"One of the NFL's rarest loopholes"
Oli Harris 19 Aug 2026
Why Were Leather Footballs Laced? The 1930 World Cup Anomaly

Why Were Leather Footballs Laced? The 1930 World Cup Anomaly

"A World Cup Final decided by ball type!"
Oli Harris 13 Aug 2026

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