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The most dubious distinctions and unwanted records in sport
The New Jersey Nets’ descent into potentially precedent-setting ignominy is just one of many dubious distinctions in sport. From the NFL and MLB to the English Premier League, Formula 1 and boxing, the owners of such unwanted records become part of the folklore of their respective sports and, in the case of some, almost a comical euphemism for continued miserable failure and bad luck. Read on as the Sports Bloke examines 10 of the most dubious distinctions in sport. Continue reading
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Karpov vs Kasparov and the greatest sporting rivalries
As Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov re-open one of sport’s greatest rivalries, the Sports Bloke reveals his Top 5 most memorable individual sporting duels. Continue reading
Hirsute heroes: the greatest beards in sport
The Denver Nuggets cult shot-blocking star Chris Andersen has revealed plans to go from Birdman to Beardman. According to the Denver Post, Andersen was recently spotted in Yellowstone National Park sporting a “thickening beard” complimenting his many tattoos. The Nuggets … Continue reading
