After missing England’s semi-final victory against Denmark in favour of donating his bone marrow to save a life, football fan Sam Astley has been offered exactly what he deserves
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Gareth Southgate’s England Side Can Inspire a Generation
England’s progress to the semi finals of Euro 2020 has captured the imaginations of a generation, and they have done so while staying true to their beliefs in one key gesture: taking the knee
Christian Eriksen: Denmark’s Euro 2020 Fairy Tale
Denmark completed an unlikely turnaround to qualify for the knockout stages just nine days after fans’ favourite Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch
How Leicester City’s FA Cup Victory Was a Win for Football
Leicester City won their first ever FA Cup on Saturday afternoon, overcoming Chelsea to win 1-0 at Wembley: The club’s owners have built strong foundations that have established them as top four challengers, and have added more silverware to their trophy cabinet
Three UFC Kings Lead the Way For Africa’s Next Generation of MMA Talent
After two decades of Northern and Southern American dominance in the UFC, three African fighters are making their mark and inspiring a new generation
Mercedes Gives Grosjean Opportunity to Leave F1 on a Positive Note
Romain Grosjean left Formula 1 after his awful crash last November, but Mercedes has given him a chance to drive an Formula 1 car one last time, and leave the sport with happier memories
For Once, the Money Did Not Ruin our Game
A second analysis of the failed European Super League, viewed through the eyes of Constantinos Kyriakou
Football Fans Rejoice Failed Super League
The footballing world drew a collective sigh of relief as a proposed breakaway league, which threatened the game as we know it, came tumbling down
Lou Macari: The Former Manchester United Hero Fighting Homelessness
Former Scotland international Luigi ‘Lou’ Macari has spent the last five years fighting homelessness in Stoke – here’s the lowdown on his latest project
Formula One Season Preview: New Names, New Tracks and Closer Racing
Lights out, and away we go! The new Formula One season gets underway in Bahrain
Hallam Barbell: A Weightlifting Club Leading the Way for Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Louis Strappazzon interviews Dave Hembrough, an Olympic Weightlifting coach, to discuss the benefits of the Hallam Barbell Weightlifting Club
How Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Overcame Family Trauma to Rediscover His Form
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed two games for Arsenal earlier this season due to his mother falling ill, and has since returned to the fray and rediscovered his form
Marcus Rashford: From Wythenshawe to Westminster
Marcus Rashford continues to pave the path to ending child food poverty in the face of persistent adversity
Representing Culture Through Sport: Nia Dennis’ Powerful Routine Goes Viral
‘I had to… for the culture’ – Nia Dennis stunned judges, and the world, with her routine involving an ode to Black excellence
The Parting of the Red Seas: John Calipari Takes a Knee in America’s Reddest State
Legendary College Basketball coach, John Calipari, took a knee whilst the “Star Spangled Banner” was being played
‘The Magic of the Cup’: Youngsters, Adele and Mourinho’s Chair
An intriguing weekend of fixtures proves that the ‘magic of the cup’ is alive and well – Joey Millington picks out the key moments of a gripping Third Round
I’m Not Crying, You Are: Hasenhuttl in Tears After Victory over Liverpool
‘Only real ballers bawl’ – Ralph Hasenhuttl was brought to tears after a victory this Monday, encouraging others to show all of the sport’s emotions
Celebrating the Life of Brodie Lee
The premature passing of Jon Huber; known primarily as Brodie Lee in the wrestling world, has led to an outpour of remembrance for the great man
Arsenal Joins UN’s Climate Change Initiative
Arsenal has reinforced its commitment to combat climate change by becoming the first Premier League club to sign up to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework
Frappart First Female Referee in Men’s Champions League
36-year-old Stephanie Frappart created history in December, becoming the first female referee to officiate a men’s Champions League game
More Than Just a Kit: Stonewall FC Collaborate with Adidas on New Jerseys
Regardless of age, race, gender or religion, Stonewall FC have created a safe space for everyone with a passion for footy
World Champion Boxer Claressa Shields Calls Out Sexism in Boxing and Moves to MMA
Claressa Shields has not pulled any punches in alleging inequality in the boxing world – David Averre explores the superstar’s rationale for ditching the squared circle for the octagon
Project Guidelines: Giving Blind Runners the Freedom to Run Solo
Project Guideline, a breakthrough app created with the aid of Google, guides blind runner, Thomas Panek, through central park and beyond
‘The Gang Buys a Non-League Football Club’
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have become the new owners of the Welsh football club, Wrexham AFC
Daniil Medvedev has Usurped the Established Order Atop the Mountain of Men’s Tennis
Daniil Medvedev has upset the ruling class of tennis, providing a glimpse of a different future for the sport
Marcus Rashford Strives to Empower Children Through Escapism
At 23, Marcus Rashford is shaping up to be a political activist for the most disadvantaged in our communities. He has been involved in helping the homeless, the free school meals debate and is now turning his attention to literacy
Lewis Hamilton Storms to Record-Equalling 7th World Title
Lewis Hamilton has clinched his 7th World Title and in doing so, he not only strengthens his legacy on the track, but boosts his influence off of it
Write it Down: Kim Ng Becomes Baseball’s First Female General Manager
Write it down: Kim Ng makes history becoming the first ever female General Manager of a major sports team
Chris Nikic: The Triathlon Trailblazer
Chris Nikic became the first person with down syndrome to complete the ironman challenge earlier this month
Tao Geoghegan Hart Realises Boyhood Dream by Winning Sensational Giro D’Italia
An exceptional Giro d’Italia concluded in the most dramatic of endings, providing the viewer with a story of hope to sporting fans of all backgrounds
Women are Dominating the Boxing Industry Like Never Before
Participation in women’s boxing is on the rise exponentially, and after centuries of discrimination professional women’s boxers are receiving the respect they deserve
England Hopeful to Tour Pakistan for the First Time in 15 Years
A decade and a half hiatus from international cricket in Pakistan will end later this month, with England also hoping to make the trip in the near future
‘By the Fans, For the Fans’: Phoenix Club Bury AFC Win First Game
Joey Millington speaks with James Bentley, author of ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ and ‘The Forgotten Fifteen’, regarding the future of Bury AFC
Professional Women’s Golf to Finally Arrive in Saudi Arabia
November will see Saudi Arabia host its first two women’s professional golf tournaments, the Saudi Ladies International and the Saudi Ladies Team International
Hashtag United’s FA Cup Triumph Provides Hope for the Future of Non-league Football
In a difficult period for many lower-league clubs, Hashtag United have already provided a contender for the FA Cup’s feel-good story of the season
2020: The Year of the Cycling Boom
While 2020 has undoubtedly brought many difficulties, its impact on the number of Brits cycling has gone through the roof
Héctor Bellerín Joins the Forest ‘Green Revolution’
Arsenal’s Héctor Bellerín has taken his devotion to environmental sustainability a step further by investing in the world’s first carbon-neutral sports club