Derek Bevan and Nigel Owens are two of the best rugby referees that the world has ever seen. And they both happen to have a lot in common. They are passionate about the game and they both hail from Wales. They are great friends who share a great sense of humor and tell amazing stories. Cover Art Courtesy of Y Lolfa It’s no wonder that Y Lolfa decided that they would be the perfect subjects for a book. Paired with the
Cover Art Courtesy of Y Lolfa Matthew Rees is a special rugby player that has seen it all with some of the biggest teams in the global game, including Cardiff Blues, Scarlets, Wales, British and Irish Lions, and Barbarians. His professional career spans nearly 20 years, while his work at the international level includes more than 60 appearances at the higest level. It’s no wonder that his autobiography, Reasons 2 Smile: My Battles On and Off the Rugby Field, from Y Lolfa
Bangor rounded off their 2018 with a valuable three points in their bid to seal promotion back to Irish League Football in 2019. A Mark Cooling free kick – the midfielder’s 14th strike of the season – was enough for the Seasiders against a stubborn and well-organized Dunloy side. The deserved victory means that Bangor completed the calendar year undefeated in
Audit shows a record 3.572 billion people watched the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ on TV at home, out of home or on digital platforms. The final was seen live by a combined 1.12 billion viewers worldwide. FIFA has today published the key findings of a comprehensive audit of consolidated final audience data for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which was broadcast live in every territory around the world from June 14 to July 15 this year. A combined 3.572 billion viewers –
Cover Art Courtesy of Transworld Ireland Cora Staunton is literally a game changer, a game changer on par with the world’s most popular athletes. She is Gaelic football’s equivalent of Lionel Messi, Serena Williams, Lebron James, and Mia Hamm. Players like Staunton only come around once in a generation, once in a lifetime. Staunton is a truly iconic Gaelic footballer, perhaps the most recognizable in all of sport. She is a powerful woman that has maneuvered a life of obstacles and
Everyone knows that EA Sports, Konami, and Sega make great games, but there are more companies that deserve to be household names. Wolverine Studios certainly deserves more attention and exposure thanks to a wide array of games that improve and grow each and every year. Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2019 and Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2019 are two enjoyable titles that were built from a great series offered by Wolverine. Courtesy of Wolverine Studios Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2019
The Internationals SC U13 and U14 teams finished as national champions at the Super Y League Finals at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Photo Credit: Casey Brooke Photography/Super Y League “This was a total team effort from our groups,” Internationals SC Founder, President, and Director of Coaching Zdravko Popovic said. “They showed tremendous heart and determination to battle through the five-day event and some very tough games. It is an amazing accomplishment to win two Super Y League National Championships
Finley Stadium remains home as the club advances to the next level of premier soccer Chattanooga Football Club and The Stadium Corporation today agreed upon a three year deal that will keep the NPSL powerhouse in Chattanooga’s largest sports venue for years to come. During the club’s ten season history, over 338,000 people have come to Finley Stadium to watch Chattanooga FC play. “Our supporters have made Chattanooga FC the envy of premier soccer clubs around the country, setting and breaking attendance
International Football Kits by John Devlin and World Football Club Crests by Leonard Jägerskiöld Nilsson have a lot in common. The Bloomsbury Sport offerings are incredible conversation pieces, aesthetically pleasing in every regard. While both would look just lovely on your favorite coffee table, they offer so much inside in terms of the history behind our favorite national teams and clubs. International Football Kits says “illustrated guide” on the cover, but it is so much more than depictions of national team kits. It shows
