1) Yes, Ryder Cup memories time. Some more recent ones at the Belfry in 1989 and then 1993, sandwiching Kiawah. Plus Sky’s closing montage from Valderrama in 1997 (featuring a splendid Spanish version of Frank Sinatra’s My Way) and the story of 2006’s match at the K Club. But let’s go further back: how about some action from the 1920s? Or Europe’s 1929 team announcement, Southport in 1937, the 1947 dinner, the good-losing hosts at Ganton in 1949 and the 1979 Sunday singles?
2) Any number of players have mastered the art of the spectacular, but arguably none more so than John McGinn. The Aston Villa midfielder’s preposterous strike against Sheffield Wednesday tops the very best of them, including club-mate Jack Grealish’s screamer last season. On the subject of wondrous goals – we’re looking at you, Zlatan – how about this stunning scorpion kick, courtesy of Freiburg’s Giulia Gwinn. Plus, here’s another half a dozen, to whet your appetite for this weekend’s action.
3) After Anthony Joshua’s latest scalp, George Groves takes on Callum Smith in the World Boxing Super Series super-middleweight final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Friday, so get your eyes on this mini-doc.
4) Look away now: this week marks 25 years since arguably the worst tackle of all-time, featuring Jason Cousins and David Moss.
5) Heard the one about fans throwing tennis balls and video game controls on to football pitch in protest against eSports?
6) And remember Rivaldo’s corner-kick antics? Well, how about this?
Our favourites from last week’s blog
1) Kevin Beattie as Michael Caine’s body double in Escape to Victory, and beating Sylvester Stallone in an arm wrestle during some downtime in filming (if only smartphones existed in 1981).
2) The Calzaghe Clan, starring Enzo Calzaghe (RIP).
3) To College American Football and an old sneaky fake fair catch!
4) The World Black Pudding Throwing Championships in Ramsbottom.
5) Gervinho … he’s still got it!
6) Oliver Fisher has made history by carding the first round of 59 on the European Tour at the Portugal Masters.
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