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The New England Patriots - A complete guide, history and notable moments

A profile of the New England Patriots, one of the NFL’s most successful franchises Welcome to The Sporting Blog franchise overview series. In this series, we will review each National Football League franchise and give you an in-depth history of who they are and how they came to

Beyond the Helm: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Story of Resilience and Victory

Charting the Course: Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Rise to NFL Fame Welcome to The Sporting Blog franchise overview series. In this series, we will review each National Football League franchise and give you an in-depth history of who they are and how they came to be. In today’s

Ernst Happel: Legendary football manager

Ernst Happel, the legendary manager started his career by taking 25-yard shots at his own goal. Early years and his love for Rapid Wien Born in Innsbruck Austria, Happel began his professional playing career in 1942 with Rapid Wien making his debut as a 17-year-old. In what

Frank Soo: Football's Braveheart

Frank Soo: Football's Braveheart

Frank Soo, a football pioneer Frank Soo was one of the game’s true pioneers; not only was he the first player of Chinese origin to play in the English Football League but the RAF serviceman was also the first non-white player to represent England. Frank Soo’s early

Memories of Lords – My love of the worlds most famous cricket ground

Memories of Lords – My love of the worlds most famous cricket ground

My memories of Lord’s cricket ground, perhaps the world’s greatest sports venue, in more ways than one. Where: Lords Cricket Ground, St. Johns Wood, London NW8 My memories of Lord’s go way back, and quite unlike any other place, sports and events have continually added to the

Wasim Akram: The Original Sultan of Swing

Wasim Akram: The Original Sultan of Swing

Wasim Akram: Is He The Greatest Swing Bowler Ever? In cricket, If you talk about the art of swing bowling, various bowlers come to mind, but close to the top of that list is Pakistani great, Wasim Akram. He was an exceptional left-arm fast bowler, and he is considered

What I love about Newmarket: Reflections on Guineas weekend

What I love about Newmarket: Reflections on Guineas weekend

Horse Racing: Why I love going racing at Newmarket It’s early on Saturday morning, and the house is largely still at rest. This peace will be short-lived, and the amount of time I have to pen something meaningful is running short. I thought I might take to my