An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a common injury among athletes and active individuals. The ACL is a key ligament in the knee that helps stabilise the joint and prevent excessive motion. When this ligament is torn, it can cause significant pain and limit mobility. If you have suffered an ACL injury, it’s important […]
Whether you are completely new to running, or are a seasoned runner, you have likely been guilty of falling into the trap of making some of the most common running mistakes. By the end of 2020, more than seven million people in the UK were actively running with those statistics helped by how many people […]
Two-time world champion Chris Melling is back on top after winning his first Pro Series event of the year, catapulting him to number one in the Ultimate Pool Tour’s rankings. Melling, the only player to have played professionally in eight ball, nine ball, Chinese eight ball, and snooker, returned to English eight ball two years […]
Speedcubing is an activity in which a person attempts to rearrange rotating puzzles – such as a Rubik’s Cube – in the quickest time possible. The current world record is 3.47 seconds, held by Yusheng Du. You have probably encountered a 3x3x3 Rubik’s Cube, a 3D puzzle where the aim is to rearrange the cube […]
The recent freezing temperatures have seen fixtures across all levels of sports fall victim to the weather, with games postponed for frozen surfaces…though some were called off earlier than others. If you are a player or fan of an outdoor sport, there is a strong chance that your fixture was postponed due to a frozen […]
Having missed out on an Olympic Games, John Davey stepped away from swimming only to find himself pulled back into the sport where he is now head coach at Newcastle Staffs Swimming Club. Aged five, John was given more than a gentle push into swimming lessons by his mum and soon found himself regularly attending […]
Almost half of sports fans admit to being superstitious, according to a survey carried out by OLBG.com, with two in five engaging in rituals before a big game. For any fan, seeing their team win a trophy is the dream – the memories and accompanying celebrations make enduring the not-so-good times worth it. Some of […]
Gaelic sport is synonymous with Ireland and Irish culture, so it should come as no surprise that within Irish communities here in the UK, there is a strong GAA presence. The main two Gaelic sports are football (not soccer) and hurling. For generations, they have been ingrained in Irish culture and it should come as […]
We have now brushed off the cobwebs that come with the return to work in January, but even though your business awards are finished for another year there is still ample opportunity to recognise your staff. Glass awards are great for recognition and can work really well if done right. It is important that you […]
Getting a new cricket bat is all part of the excitement of preparing for a new season and knocking it in is an essential, if not tedious, job. It is important to knock in your new cricket bat before taking it out to the nets or field of play so as to compress the willow […]
