Just six years ago, MMA fighter Aaron Aby was diagnosed with cancer and told he likely wouldn’t survive – now he is preparing for the fight of his life. On Saturday 4 November, Aaron faces former UFC fighter Elias Garcia at the AO Arena in Manchester for the OKTAGON MMA Flyweight Championship. The former Wales […]
Oxfordshire Golf Champ Heading Stateside
Oxfordshire teenager Megan Bishop will be heading to university in the United States on a golf scholarship at Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana. Megan, who is currently studying for her A Levels at Burford School in Oxford, is one of the most talented young golfers in the country and has the trophies to prove it. […]
What It Takes to Be a Top Goalkeeper
The goalkeeper stands as the last line of defence, the impenetrable fortress protecting the goal. Being a top goalkeeper is no easy feat; it demands a unique set of skills, an unwavering mindset, and relentless dedication. Here, we will delve into the qualities and attributes that define a top-class goalkeeper and what it takes to […]
Shot Stopper Turned Ball Potter
Snooker professional Ross Muir is enjoying being back on tour after winning back his tour card earlier this year, but the Edinburgh potter could have followed a much different path. Ross is a huge football fan, supporting Hearts of Midlothian, and was a talented enough goalkeeper to have been scouted by Scottish giants Celtic. Unfortunately, […]
From Grassroots to the Caribbean
Gareth Thomas’ love for football has taken him on a journey not just around Britain, but all the way to the Caribbean – it’s a path trodden by few. Gareth adores non-league football and is a dedicated groundhopper, having watched matches at more than 130 grounds. Through his passion, he created his blog Gareth’s Football […]
World Cup Hero Proud to Make History
Eleanor Cardwell was part of the history-making England squad to reach the Netball World Cup earlier this year and has been plying her trade in Australia. During the summer, Eleanor and her teammates made history as they became the first England team to defeat Australia at the Netball World Cup, winning 56-55 to top their […]
Wales’ King of the Mountains
Andrew Davies has been running through the Welsh countryside from a tender age and, still, he is competing at an international level. Andrew first began running as a junior, growing up in Newtown, a small town in Wales. The 43-year-old has represented his country at world championships and Commonwealth Games and his sights are firmly […]
Selecting the Perfect Golf Club: A Golfer’s Guide
Golf, often referred to as “the sport of precision,” requires a golfer to make many crucial decisions on the course. Choosing the right golf club for each shot ranks among the most important. In this article, we’ll explore the factors that should influence your club selection to improve your game and lower your scores. 1. […]
GB Baseball’s Trailblazer
Laura Hirai fell in love with baseball in Japan and, upon moving back to the United Kingdom, she has dedicated her efforts to promoting her sport. Laura spent five years living in Tokyo, Japan, between the ages of six and 11 and it was during this period that she discovered baseball. In Japan, baseball is […]
Copeland the History Maker
Stacey Copeland secured her place in sporting history by becoming the first British woman to win a Commonwealth boxing title in 2018, but not before a successful football career. Stacey was born into a boxing family with her father, Eddie, a former ABA champion and her grandad running a gym in Stockport, where she would […]