World War II

Inspirational Athletes – 20

We have all heard of the expression behind every successful man is a strong woman, but frequently the comment is said in jest, even when it is true. There are many sports where the women were actually ahead of the

A Day That Should Be Remembered

There are some anniversaries that sporting teams like to let pass with little or no fanfare, and understandably so. One such anniversary passed just over a week ago and while there was little in the British press there was understandably

Inspirational Athletes – 13

Tommy Green was born on the 30th of March 1894 in Fareham, Hampshire, in England. He was the son of a policeman, also named Tommy, who was transferred to Eastleigh when Tommy was an infant. Soon after the move Tommy

Inspirational Athletes – 6

Every year, and every four years there is an athlete who has their dream of attending a World Cup or an Olympic Games shattered. There are just as many who have missed out on playing in the final game of

In the Red Corner Is…

They say that sport and politics don’t mix, but as the problems in the Ukraine escalate it would appear that some of the countries top sportsmen cannot help but become involved. At the height of the fighting on the streets