In a recent players’ group conference call, a faction, led by six-time All-Star Kyrie Irving, put forward the idea of staging a boycott against the proposed resumption of the NBA season in Orlando. The theory behind the suggested boycott is to help maintain the momentum of the BLM movement in the media, for once the…
Sport
What can English football learn from the Americans?
Team LeBron 157-155 Team Giannis was the score of the NBA’s All-Star game last Sunday. The annual weekend event is nothing short of a sporting spectacle, yet it remains unparalleled by any such competition in the world of football. The dunk contest, the 3-point tournament and the skills challenge all serve to showcase the talents…
Sport
How should we remember Kobe Bryant?
Kobe Bryant: 5 NBA Championship Rings, and 2 Olympic Gold Medals, MVP twice at an NBA Finals, and an 18-time All-Star. His premature passing in a helicopter crash on 26 January, along with eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, shocked the sporting world, with tributes pouring in from across the globe. Messages of condolence…
Gaming
Recently Played: NBA 2K Mobile
After deciding not to touch my laptop for about a week when going to visit a friend in Sheffield, I was left with my mobile phone being the closest thing I had to a gaming console. Upon logging into the App Store, I discovered a recently updated version of NBA 2K Mobile which I immediately…
Sport
Comment: sport doesn’t stop for Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner, which has different meanings for a variety of people. For students, it is a busy time with essays and exams. For businesses, it is time to wrap up all year’s work and get ready for a short holiday. For some sports clubs and sports players, it means a busy…