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February 27, 2020

Does colour impact athletics performance?

Colour psychology has been heavily researched and discussed, pondering the question of how and why certain colours evoke certain moods. Does green make people feel calm? Does yellow bring energy and make people think of the sun? Does a person wearing a blue suit seem more confident than a person wearing an orange shirt? Although the messages of colours and shades can be a little diverse depending on experience and culture, it’s clear that colours have an impact on the human mood. Let’s take an extension from that — if colour can affect us mentally, can it affect us physically?…

November 28, 2019

Is James Maddison England’s Missing Link?

You may not think that the current England lineup needs much improvement. Gareth Southgate’s young side have qualified for the forthcoming Euro 2020 tournament at a canter and never looked in any danger of failing to do so. The team is vibrant, positive, and arguably more exciting to watch than any England side in living memory. Perhaps more importantly, they’ve made fans fall back in love with the team. They may not have won the World Cup in 2018, but their against-the-odds journey to the semi-finals sparked a passion among supporters that had been missing for some time. It’s fair…

October 30, 2019

How has sports technology inspired our every day clothes?

We’ve seen technology advancements in all areas of our lives — from changing the way that we do our banking to altering the way we get in touch with friends. And the world of sports is no different. One 2012 report by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers states that, “Technology is as much a part of an athlete’s armoury as nutrition, training and coaching”. In many ways, it’s transformed the sports industry. Although many of the advancements have been designed to improve the performance in a particular sport, is there any inspiration we can take from the innovations to help…

October 23, 2019

Which Underdog Sides Could Go the Further in this Year’s Champions League?

Following Ajax’s incredible run to the 2018-19 Champions League Semi-Final, many underdog sides once again believe that anything is possible in Europe. After overcoming both Juventus and Real Madrid in the knockout stages of last year’s competition, Erik ten Hag’s side suffered defeat in the Tottenham Hotspur after a second-leg hat-trick from Lucas Moura. As a result of the Dutch champions’ memorable run, we’re going to look at which sides could replicate their success this season. Who Could Enjoy a Surprising Campaign? Dinamo Zagreb Although the current Croatian champions have won only one of their opening two games, they have…

April 24, 2019

How to Create Your Own Sports Team

If you’re looking for a way to stay active and have fun with your friends, then you might be thinking about starting up your own sports team. Many cities have a number of different sporting events, seasons, and leagues, for you to sign up for. Sometimes your workplace might even have some sort of sports event that you can create a team for – whether it’s baseball, indoor volleyball, or golf. No matter what kind of sports team you want to create, don’t forget to get custom t shirts in your city for your teammates to inspire team spirit. Custom…

January 24, 2019

How to Keep Your Kids Healthy When They Play Sports

Getting your kids involved in sports is an important endeavor. Sports teaches kids how to get along with others, how to make new friends, overcome challenges, and how to compete in a structured environment. Sport also get kids physically active which keeps them physically happy & healthy. Sport helps them build up strong hearts, lungs, and muscles while giving them a consistent reason to push themselves. As your kids grow older they will appreciate the many benefits they gained from participating in sports. Sports can also be dangerous sometimes so you must be careful. Kids may get injured while playing…

September 28, 2018

How to organise your first sports event

Have you ever thought about the preparation involved in organising a sporting event? If you have plans to organise your own, or are just interested in the behind-the-scenes prep, Cannondale road bike retailers, Leisure Lakes Bikes, have created this in-depth look at how to ensure a competition goes off without a hitch: Choose the perfect venue and ideal date Before thinking too much about what your event will entail and how to get participants to sign up, you must sort a venue to host the occasion, and on what day you’ll attract the biggest crowds. Local parks and playing fields…

June 21, 2018

Brazil: The team to beat at the World Cup

Eight teams from the American continent will be participating at the upcoming World Cup. These eight are Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. Out of the eight, Brazil is the hot favourite to reach the latter stages of the World Cup. With the hopes of the American continent pinning on Brazil, let’s assess its chances in the World Cup. You can also have your say by tipping any American team you think will be more successful at the World Cup by visiting online casino games UK. Group Stages In the group stages, Brazil is going to…

May 8, 2018

Five reasons why betting on horse racing is one of the most celebrated pastimes

The ability to bet on your favourite sport is something that a lot of fans have capitalised on, with it making a lot of sense as it can liven up even the dullest of sporting events. It’s something that should only ever be done in a responsible manner, but it can be massively enjoyable, especially in sports like horse racing, where it’s quickly become one of the most engrossing sports to gamble on. Pinpointing why so many indulge in betting on horse racing is a big ask but there’s plenty of exciting factors which come into play, even for the…

February 20, 2018

2018: Biggest Sporting Events Outside of North America

With the NFL season now done and dusted until September, American sports fans will be focusing on the NBA, NHL and MLB throughout the spring. But there is life to sport outside of the United States. In fact, some of the biggest and most prestigious events will take place in Europe this year and none come bigger than the FIFA World Cup. All eyes will be on Russia this summer but there are various other competitions and major tournaments that deserve our attention. In this article, we profile a few of those events – you won’t want to miss out…

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