James Ledger is a para sprinter with dreams as big as his heart – this summer, he aims to represent Great Britain at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Born with bilateral coloboma and nystagmus, and detached retinas in both eyes, James is registered as blind. He is a sprinter in the T11 classification, meaning he has a […]
Liverpool Coach Won’t be Beaten by Disability
Growing up in Liverpool, surrounded by football-mad brothers, it was almost an inevitability that Sophie Coyne would follow suit. The passionate Red loved nothing more than to watch her beloved Liverpool growing up, but Sophie found opportunities to play few and far to come by. Sophie lives with idiopathic generalised epilepsy, a global development delay, […]
Kelly Sixx: The King of Performance
Growing up, Kelly Sixx – real name Josh Wall – had one dream: to be a professional wrestler. From wrestling in the backyards of Southampton, he now performs in some of the most historic arenas in Japan. As far as professional wrestling is concerned, Japan is arguably the mecca of the sport. Regarded as one […]
Bowler, Umpire, and Influencer
John Temperton has been playing cricket for Woodhall Spa Cricket Club for over 20 years and has recently taken up umpiring and sharing his journey on social media. John first joined the club as a 13-year-old and has progressed through Woodhall’s system to play for their adult sides. Specialising as a bowler, he most enjoys […]
Five Sports Documentaries You Need to Watch (If You Haven’t Already)
Sport provides a form of escapism for billions worldwide, often producing drama you would expect to find in a soap opera script. So often, it is the story behind the scenes that carries the true theatre. In this article, we list five sporting documentaries that we feel offer the greatest insight into the stories behind […]
Luton Cyclist Pushing All the Way
Luton Town supporter Mark Crowther is close to completing his 2023/24 endurance cycling challenge, and harbours hope that the Hatters continue to match his extraordinary efforts. Throughout the current football season, Luton have arguably been everyone’s second team as the club that was non-league as recently as 2014 has been competing in the Premier League. […]
Multi Winner and BTCC Champion Driver Coach
Matt Shawyer first tasted success behind the wheel winning the National S2 Karting Championship, and he is now driving youngsters to taste glory in their own right. Originally, Matt had dreams of racing on two wheels instead of four. Aged 11, his ambition was to become a Superbike rider, but he was quickly nudged into […]
The Darts Referee Turned Streamer
Jack Langston is a self-professed darts enthusiast who was a marker on the PDC Tour for six years and now boasts a social following of more than 100,000. A tree surgeon by day, Jack is more widely known by his online moniker ‘The Darts Referee’, under which he creates and publishes videos on his YouTube […]
The Grassroots Rugby Podcaster
It seems that everyone has a podcast these days, but would you expect to find one covering grassroots rugby in the North Wales area? No? Well, look again. Lewis Barker can usually be found playing for English Championship side Caldy RFC. Sometimes, however, the 29-year-old is recording and editing the GogPod, a podcast dedicated to […]
Mastering the Art of Footwork in Boxing
Footwork is the cornerstone of success in boxing, serving as the foundation for effective offence, defence, and overall ring control. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned boxer, perfecting your footwork is essential for maximizing your performance and staying one step ahead of your opponent. Here, we delve into the key elements and strategies to […]