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29
May
Brazil has plenty of talented mixed martial arts fighters. Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo, and Junior dos Santos, just to name a few. However, one of the most prominent figures in the spotlight of mixed martial arts in the early 2000s until his retirement in 2015 was Minotauro or Big Nog – Rodrigo Minotauro Nogueira. This heavyweight is a twin brother of Antonio Rogerio but has made quite a name for himself over 16 years of professional MMA fights. Let’s look back at his career and celebrate Minotauro’s successes.
Early Life & Against All the Odds
Born on June 2, 1976, in...
06
May
In the world of boxing, few countries produce so much talent per capita as the United Kingdom. Both men and women who fly the Union Jack often are amongst the crème de la crème of the sport, holding titles, getting medals and in the case of women, breaking both jaws and barriers and the same time. It is important to highlight the best UK women boxers in recent history. We’ll talk about their personalities, records and also recollect some of the most memorable moments in their careers. Let’s begin!
History of female boxing – how did the best UK women...
26
Apr
Rugby, a real tough guys’ sport, is very popular worldwide. The sport's history is illustrious, and even as time passed, it remained at the top of the pile as arguably the most physically demanding team sport. Yet, alongside the athletic prowess of top players, there’s no shortage of strategic depth in all high-level games. So, it’s no surprise that rugby captivates millions of fans. The dynamic blend of strength, speed, and teamwork is something to marvel at. However, many newcomers to the sport and even some enthusiasts may not realise that rugby is not a single discipline. Actually, it...
23
Apr
In England, football is more than just a sport. It's a pastime, a hobby, a way of life. So, it's no surprise that you can find plenty of tiers and different football leagues. Many know the Premier League or the Championship, but sometimes, the lower tiers with regional championships can be equally attractive or even more attractive to follow. With local communities involved, the semi-pros offer plenty of intrigue for fans, players, coaches, and bettors. This time, we put the Isthmian League in our spotlight.
The vibrant competition will showcase semi-professional and amateur clubs from London, East, and Southeast England....
14
Apr
The offside rule in football, while one of its most fundamental aspects, is also one of the most complex and debated elements of the game. For the longest of times, it was the most controversial rule, creating tensest of moments in football history. Even after the introduction of VAR to clarify and avoid mistakes, offsides are amongst the most talked about football rules. Our blog will seek to demystify this offside rule. We will trace the history of the very idea, look back at the most talked about offside rulings and also discuss the role of VAR in the...
09
Apr
The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers consist of eight groups of four teams each. Twenty-four teams will participate in the championship, and four European teams have already secured a place in the prestigious basketball competition.
Cyprus
Finland
Latvia
Poland
On the 8th of August in 2023, we found out the EuroBasket 2025 qualifying groups. According to the team's level, before the EuroBasket 2025 draw, all qualifying teams were divided into eight baskets. The Great Britain national team was in the 7th basket with Iceland, Sweden, and North Macedonia. It meant there was no chance of competing against one of these teams...