1) Darts! Darts! Darts! It’s that time of year again … the PDC world championship begins on Thursday which is the perfect excuse to dig into the archive for a few gems. Here’s a look at all of the champions from 1994 to 2016, or how about the biggest shock in darts history … almost? And to really get you in the mood, here’s the 2015 final, in full – or, if you’re pushed for time, two minutes of darting perfection from Michael van Gerwen.
2) There’s nothing quite like a good old non-league football dust-up. Take it away Newton Aycliffe and Morpeth Town.
3) Walter Swinburn – a tribute.
4) Call off the search. The undisputed worst pass in the history of American football has been found, and it’s right here.
5) There was some sad news last week when London Welsh announced they would be going into liquidation. It is one of the country’s oldest and most storied clubs so to bring some cheer to supporters, here are some clips from headier days. Grainy footage of the Lions’ successful trip to New Zealand in 1971, when London Welsh provided seven players – more than any other side. And here’s the 1985 John Player Cup final against Bath at Twickenham, in parts 1 and 2.
6) A documentary on concrete football (Ballon sur bitume) in the French suburbs – where players such as Riyad Mahrez learned their game – has gained traction on the back of passion and nostalgia. If you have a spare hour, it’s well worth a watch.
Highlights from last week’s blog
1) Dorian Finney-Smith and the ‘wedgie-block’.
2) Ten managers who haven’t lost it. Featuring a stonking volley from Mark Hughes.
3) Cheeky from South Dakota in the big one against North Dakota.
4) Anyone for angleball? Me neither.
5) The ultimate Larry Bird mixtape.
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