Lewis Hamilton is undeniably one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula 1, but his journey to the top was not an overnight success. Hamilton’s junior career was marked by exceptional talent, determination, and an unwavering passion for racing that set him on a trajectory towards greatness. Born on January 7, 1985, in […]
Ben Mayhew thought his football days were behind him before the age of 30, but a late call from the Soccer AM production team gave the ex-forward an unlikely reprieve. Ben, by his own admittance, never took football seriously when he was younger – preferring to spend his time playing poker – and even then, […]
Rory McIlroy is one of the most successful professional golfers in the world, with four major championships to his name; before he became a household name, McIlroy was a talented amateur. McIlroy was born in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland in 1989 and showed an early aptitude for golf. He started playing at the age […]
In the fast-paced game of tennis, a strong and accurate backhand is a valuable asset. Mastering the backhand stroke not only enhances your overall performance on the court but also adds versatility to your gameplay. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player looking to fine-tune your skills, this article will guide you through essential […]
Adam Peaty is widely regarded as one of the greatest swimmers in the world today. He has won multiple Olympic gold medals, broken world records, and dominated the sport in recent years. His incredible success did not happen overnight. Peaty’s junior swimming career was marked by hard work, determination, and a relentless drive to be […]
Having only taken up the game following the passing of her mother, Donna Morton has been hailed as ‘the godmother of UK poker’. Donna will be the first to admit that her strengths are away from the table, though she does enjoy and has some success in competition, with many within the UK poker community […]
Mike Tindall is a name that is synonymous with rugby in England. The former England rugby union captain has had an illustrious career in the sport, but before he won a World Cup Tindall started out in grassroots rugby. Tindall was born on October 18, 1978, in Otley, West Yorkshire, England. From a young age, […]
James Quinlan began his grassroots cricket career as a junior at Enfield Cricket Club and, 24 years later, is a committee member at the North London outfit. Since the age of nine, Enfield has been in James’ blood having competed for the cricket club across all of its age groups, including senior level. As is […]
Whatever else Chloe Kelly goes on to achieve, her name will forever be etched into English football history as the woman whose goal brought football home. Not once, but twice, as Kelly followed up her dramatic European Championship extra-time winning goal against Germany by netting the decisive penalty in the inaugural Women’s Finalissima against Brazil, […]
When Chris Watkins moved halfway across the world from New Zealand to England in 2019, he thought that his rugby league days were behind him, but this year he led Wests Warriors to a historic Challenge Cup third round. Chris moved to England with his partner in the summer of 2019 intending to turn his […]
