This week’s roundup also features Sutton United, Pointless, Neymar’s acting and a double animal cameo in Mexico1) The rise and rise of Watford under Graham Taylor included 1999’s play-off final victory – his fifth promotion at the club, and a moment that left an overwhelmed Elton John paying tribute via satellite link-up: “I’m very emotional as I speak … you know how much I think of you … To me you are the best, and the best person.” Warmth, humour and decency are themes in the footage from Taylor’s career – including in this BBC profile from 1990; a 5 Live interview from 1996 reflecting on the England experience; Taylor, Bobby Robson and Terry Venables in their 1994 Yellow Pages...
The prospective fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is rubbernecking at its worst, but history offers precedent for events like theseAt the height of UFC middleweight Anderson Silva’s great career in 2009, he began lobbying to box Roy Jones Jr. It was Silva’s dream, he said, and for a time, other than a one-on-one bout with his clone, boxing Jones became the Brazilian’s biggest goal. UFC president Dana White spoke openly about knowing Jones. Of being friendly with Jones. And, while not quite understanding why anyone would want to see it, of wanting to deliver the bout for both Jones and Silva.Of course, though Jones was willing, it didn’t happen. Silva has chalked up the missed opportunity to the...
Golden State’s emphatic 126-91 victory revealed a shift in the power dynamic – but this is just the start of a tug-of-war that could continue for years to comeWarriors lay waste to Cavaliers in potential NBA finals previewWith three small words, Draymond Green confirmed what we’ve all been wondering about the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.“It’s a rivalry.” Related: See you in June: Warriors lay waste to Cavaliers in potential finals preview Draymond Green: "It's a rivalry" pic.twitter.com/a0bheZsdyiNot. A. Rivalry pic.twitter.com/dIOqcaFSXB Continue reading...
The Super Bowl window for Russell Wilson and his team hasn’t closed yet but their offensive line needs to get up to speed before their defensive stars fadeOne yard. One yard is all that stood between the Seattle Seahawks becoming the first NFL team to win back-to-back Super Bowl since the 2003-2004 New England Patriots. One yard is all the Seahawks needed to launch a mini-dynasty.Two years later, after some combination of Russell Wilson, Pete Carroll and Darrell Bevell conspired to throw Super Bowl XLIX away and into the hands of Malcolm Butler, the Seahawks are a lot further than one-yard from greatness. Last season’s attempt to get back to the Super Bowl for a third year in a row...
As well as the obvious point that golf in a bikini is uncomfortable, objectifying athletes does nothing for the sport we loveGolf Magazine recently ran its annual feature, the The Most Beautiful Women in Golf, an inspiring and stunning read about women who have impacted the golf industry with just their looks alone. A couple of professional golfers were scattered into the mix, such as LPGA pros Danielle Kang, Cheyenne Woods, Belen Mozo, and sisters Jessica and Nelly Korda. Related: From Tiger Woods to the Solheim Cup: 10 golfing hopes for the year ahead | Ewan Murray Continue reading...