Changing the Pitch
The 1976 Montreal Olympic Games were the first to see hockey played on an artificial surface. It was a move that would change the game and have a lasting impact. The reasons for the change come down to which story
Is It Time For Better Governance and Less Government Support For Sport?
We have all heard the saying ‘politics and sport don’t mix.’ Words attributed to Eric Heiden, the former long track speed skater, who won an unprecedented five individual gold medals, and set four Olympic records and one world record at
NTFS#124 – The Medal Ceremony for an Upgraded Medallist, Two World Cups and Not Wanting To Succeed.
A slightly longer show than normal as plenty to discuss with two World Cups coming to an end. Imagine training hard for an Olympic, Paralympic, or Commonwealth Games and just being pipped for a medal, that must be soul destroying.
The Price of Gold
We all know that top level sport is no longer about the contest, it is about money. It is about the money that success generates, be it sponsorship dollars, memberships, or television rights. In many of the less high profile
NTFS #122 – A Story of Resilience, Rule Interpretation, and Rugby World Cup Predictions.
We have no control over the world to which we are born. However, there are always lessons to be learned, as our special guest on this show confirms. Gary Todd is the author of “Annie’s Boy” the tale of a
