Nominations close for BBC’s Young Sports Personality of the Year 2016

The nominations have now closed for 2016’s Young Sports Personality of the Year. Nominations closed last Friday and were by sports governing bodies via the Youth Sport Trust. CBBC series Blue Peter has teamed up with BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year again this year, offering one lucky young viewer – selected from those who’ve applied … >

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It’s 10 years since ‘They Think It’s All Over’ ended

Can you believe that it’s ten years since the last ever episode of They Think It’s All Over? The sport-themed British comedy panel game was first shown in September 1995 and ran for nineteen seasons on BBC One before coming to an end in 2006 after over a decade on air. Here are 10 things you probably didn’t … >

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10 of the most inspirational sports movies

A sports film with an inspiring message behind it can often tick all the boxes of family drama, romance, and excitement. James from CompareTheBets has put together a list of what he considers to be the best inspirational sports films…   Any Given Sunday Starring as Tony D’Amato, Al Pacino is the head coach of … >

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Revisiting Mark Wahlberg’s ‘Invincible’ ten years on

Disney’s Invincible, in the way that many sports movies are, is based on a true story. This 2006 film concerns Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg), a regular Joe bartender in 1970s Philadelphia; a city where jobs are scarce, and signs of hope scarcer. Vince and his pals try to make the best of it by drinking … >

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Revisiting ‘Moneyball’ five years on

Moneyball, Bennet Miller’s biographical baseball drama about Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland Athletics, and his revolutionary approach to managing a sports team, was perhaps a surprise Oscar hit in 2011. It may not have won anything on the night, but six nominations is impressive for such an understated film – even one that … >

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5 of the best ever sports movies

What’s the best sports movie ever? Well, ask any sports fan and they’ll give you a different answer, but here are five of our all-time favourites.   Rocky Not only one of the best sports movies ever made, but often regarded as one of the best movies full stop! The story of a small-time boxer and … >

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ITV orders Bobby Moore love story drama ‘Tina and Bobby’

ITV has announced the commission of Tina and Bobby. Written by Lauren Klee (EastEnders, Waterloo Road), the three-part drama series tells the story of England and West Ham legend Bobby Moore’s life with his childhood sweetheart, Tina Dean, from their humble beginnings to the dizzy heights of superstardom. Tina and Bobby is based on Tina … >

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Watch Eden Hazard vs. 10,000 cups with the perfect kick

Belgian professional footballer Eden Hazard takes on 10,000 cups in a brilliant new video. Lotus Bakeries challenged the 25-year-old Chelsea player to demonstrate the perfect kick by hitting a target surrounded by thousands of coffee cups. The goal is to hit the target, after which a Lotus Biscoff will fall onto a saucer next to … >

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Ping Pong unites generations this Christmas

This post is sponsored by The National Lottery. The National Lottery is bringing all generations together this festive season, through the power of… Ping Pong! Yep, a brilliant new short film sees young players from Greenhouse Sports meet their match when they take on a team of over 70s players from the Veterans English Table … >

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