A few years back, I compiled a list like this—but it’s long gone. Time for a fresh version. No list like this is ever definitive. People will always ask: “Why not this one?” or “That’s not even a sport.” Fair enough. But this list? It’s mine. If you disagree—great. Drop a comment or write your … Read more
To commemorate World Radio Day (February 13th), I wanted to reflect on the role radio played during my childhood—and the unconscious, lasting impact it’s had on my life. In our house throughout the ’70s and ’80s, the radio was on more than the TV, especially during the day. The two stations that shaped those years … Read more
I wasn’t born to be an athlete. Short, fat, blind as a bat—three things that don’t exactly scream “sporting prowess.” And yet, I’ve had my moments. Some tragic, some triumphant (ish), all of them very, very real. From football humiliation to a snooker miracle, here are the not-so-greatest hits of my sporting life. The Causton … Read more