Who Are the Best Amateur Jockeys of All Time?
Amongst the ranks of jockeys, it is understandably the professional riders who most frequently hog the headlines. For it is those men and women who dedicate their careers to a …
Premier League Players Who Never Scored a Goal
In this article, we will take a wide-ranging look at players who have played in the Premier League but never scored a goal. We say wide-ranging because as well as …
Can Two Athletes Share a Gold Medal at the Olympics?
One common aspect of sporting competitions is that they tend to produce one outright winner. No matter what the league or tournament, even in the most closely contested affairs, there …
What Are the Oldest Racecourses Still in Use Today?
Horse racing is one of the oldest sports that is still popular today in the UK (and beyond). The first association football (soccer) clubs have their roots in the mid-19th …
England v Wales Head-to-Head Record (Football)
With Wales gaining victory over a spirited Ukraine side in their World Cup play-off final match, the Land of Castles confirmed their first appearance in the tournament finals in 64 …
What Are the Oldest Football Clubs That Still Play Today?
Football is the most popular sport in the world and it has a long and illustrious history. There is evidence that early forms of football, in which a ball or …
Riding Dangerously: How Often Are Jockeys Injured or Killed While Racing?
Being a jockey is not a profession for the faint-hearted. Imagine sitting on top of a 160cm tall horse travelling at 40 mph or more, with only a saddle, a …