Tag: history
Ras Al Khaimah Championship: Callum Shinkwin nearly scores only the second sub-60 in DP Wold Tour history | Golf News
Callum Shinkwin came close to recording the second sub-60 round in DP World Tour history as he secured a two-shot lead in the Ras Al Khaimah Championship. England’s Shinkwin was 10 under par through his first 14 holes at Al Hamra Golf Club, meaning he needed to play the remaining four in three under to…
Read More
The History and Evolution of Boxing Gloves
Boxing has been a popular combat sport for centuries, and as long as the sport has been around, so too have boxing gloves. The history and evolution of boxing gloves offers a fascinating glimpse into the development of the sport and the importance of safety for its participants. The earliest form of boxing gloves can…
Read More
Embiid, Towns make it a night like few others in NBA history
Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after being showered with water after defeating the San Antonio Spurs at the Wells Fargo Center on January 22, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Embiid scored a franchise-record 70 points in the game. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP Joel Embiid scored 70 in Philadelphia. Karl-Anthony Towns had 62 in Minnesota.…
Read More
Nick Dunlap: Who is he, how did he make PGA Tour history and does he qualify for the majors? | Golf News
Nick Dunlap delivered a golfing fairy tale with his history-making win at The American Express, as the amateur upstaged the professionals to produce a storyline that captured the sporting world. Dunlap claimed a dramatic one-shot victory to become the first amateur since Phil Mickelson in 1991 to register a PGA Tour title and just the…
Read More
Djokovic bids for Grand Slam history at Australian Open 2024
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic speaks at a press conference in Melbourne on January 13, 2024 ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship starting on January 14. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) Novak Djokovic launches his bid for Grand Slam history at the Australian Open on Sunday against 18-year-old qualifier Dino Prizmic as Aryna Sabalenka starts…
Read More The History and Impact of Boxing Gloves on the Sport of Boxing
The sport of boxing has been practiced for centuries, and throughout its history, the use of gloves has played a significant role in shaping the sport as we know it today. From the origins of bare-knuckle boxing to the evolution of modern boxing gloves, the impact of this essential piece of equipment on the sport…
Read More The Greatest Knockouts in Boxing History: A Look Back at the Most Memorable Fights
Boxing has a long and rich history, and one of the most thrilling aspects of the sport is the knockout. There’s something electrifying about seeing a fighter land a devastating blow that sends their opponent crashing to the canvas. Throughout the years, there have been numerous incredible knockouts that have left fans in awe. Let’s…
Read More
AFCON 2023: Non-league duo Haji Mnoga and Ben Starkie hoping to make history with Tanzania | Football News
Away from the glamour of the Premier League and unpredictable excitement in the EFL, English non-league football is unrivalled. Be it the Jamie Vardy, rags-to-riches, journey that still proves to be a source of inspiration, or the FA Cup giant-killings that come year after year, there is so much life in the National League and…
Read More
Marlon Tapales, Naoya Inoue all set as history beckons
Japan’s WBC and WBO super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (front L) and Philippines’ WBA and IBF super bantamweight champion Marlon Tapales (front R) pose as they pass the official weigh-in at a hotel in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture on December 25, 2023, ahead of their four-belt world super bantamweight title unification match at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena…
Read More The History and Cultural Significance of Boxing Gloves in the Sport
The history of boxing gloves dates back to the ancient Greek and Roman times, where fighters would wrap their hands and wrists with leather straps in order to protect themselves during combat. These early forms of hand protection were rudimentary at best, and it wasn’t until the 18th century that the modern boxing glove as…
Read More