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Kazuchika Okada Is the Best Wrestler in the World
New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Okada has an intangible quality that recalls what made Ric Flair so good in his prime.
Thiem vs. Nadal and the Changing of the Tennis Guard
As of Wednesday, 23-year-old Dominic Thiem has beat every member of tennis’s Big Four.
The Legacy of The ‘Cricket Test’, A Tory Yardstick For Immigrant Integration
Speaking in 1990, Conservative grandee Norman Tebbit suggested immigrants could not be truly loyal to Britain without supporting the England cricket team. His comments have shown remarkable longevity, regardless of their lack of merit.
Skater Stefani Nurding Talks Theresa May, Women’s Skateboarding, and Glitter
We caught up with Stefani Nurding at the Vans Park Series in Malmö to discuss the upcoming election, women’s skateboarding, and bringing the glitter.
A Political Bloodsport: the Hunting Act in 2017 and Beyond
Prime Minister Theresa May reaffirmed her support for fox hunting last month and promised a free vote during the next parliament, but the bloodsport has never been more unpopular.
A Formula 1 Crew Member Explains the Challenges of the Monaco Grand Prix
Fielding an F1 car is tough. Doing it in the cramped confines of Monaco is close to impossible. So how do the crews get the job done?
Marek Zaprazny Explains Why Barcelona Hosts Street League Skateboarding
We asked pro skater and Barcelona resident Marek Zaprazny what draws the world's best skateboarders to the city year after year.
Jinder Mahal Is WWE’s Latest “Evil Foreigner,” and Fans Still Eat It Up
When people are being shot for their turbans or the color of their skin, wrestling's continued reliance on xenophobic gimmicks feels worse than cynical.
More Australian Cricketers Are Lining Up To Stick It To The Man
Australian wicketkeeper, Mathew Wade, is the latest to pledge his solidarity with the union.
On the Matterhorn, Air Zermatt Can Be the Difference Between Life and Death
The Matterhorn is hugely popular with skiers and climbers, but this beautiful mountain can also be deadly. We spent some time with Air Zermatt, a rescue team dedicated to saving lives on 'the Horn'.
Saray Khumalo Takes on Everest
"I don't need a man to climb a mountain," says Khumalo, who hopes to become the first black African woman to summit the world's highest peak.
A Case for More Blood in Wrestling
The presence of blood holds something mystical for humans, even in our technological age. Pro wrestlers like Steve Austin know this instinctively.