Jenny Pitman – The First Woman to Train a Grand National Winner
In the world of horse racing, few figures have made such a mark as the legendary trainer, Jenny Pitman. Although primarily celebrated for being the first woman to train a …
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How Many Goalkeepers Have Scored in the Premier League?
Football is all about scoring goals and whilst a goalkeeper making a world-class save will attract praise, the headlines are almost always reserved for those that put the ball in …
What Happens If an Amateur Wins the Masters?
The Masters (also known as the Masters Tournament or the US Masters) is one of (men’s) golf’s four major tournaments and it has been running since 1934. As one of …
Celebrity Football Club Owners: Delia Smith Amongst Stormzy, Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell & More
While many football clubs today are solely owned by wealthy businesspeople who made their fortunes in the corporate world, there are some owned (or part-owned) by well-known celebrity figures. These …
Celebrity Racehorse Owners: From Judi Dench to Liz Hurley to Alex Ferguson
Long known as the ‘sport of kings’, competitive horse racing has enjoyed something of a lofty status for much of its history. Although you will not find royalty at most …
Laying the Draw in Football – What Does it Mean & How Often Do Matches End in a Draw?
Betting on football is a fun way to add excitement to what is, for many, already the most exciting and captivating sport in the world. The chance to put your …
Biggest Marathon Cheaters – 5 Runners Who Got Caught Cheating
In September 2023, Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia broke the women’s marathon world record with an amazing time of two hours, 11 minutes and 53 seconds. The dedication and tenacity it …
How Often Does it Rain at Wimbledon?
Wimbledon is one of the most prestigious and enthralling sports events of the year, where some of tennis’s greatest players fight for supremacy on the storied grass courts of the …
Financial Fair Play in Football: The Rules & Punishments for Breaking Them
They say that money can’t buy you happiness, but it can certainly buy you success in football – as anybody that witnessed Manchester City’s treble-winning campaign of 2022/23, following £1 …
The Footballers That Switched Nationality to Play for a Different Country
Playing for your country is considered one of the highest honours that a footballer can achieve during their career. Entertaining thousands and winning trophies for a club side is nice …