Ball Games
Why Brazil’s Copa America 2024 Run Was Disappointing
No matter which team you support, one thing is clear: Brazil's run at Copa America 2024 was a stark reminder of the harsh realities of international football. This was supposed to be a tournament where Brazil, with their rich history…
Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024: Fighting a Losing Battle Against Time
Euro 2024 has been an emotional rollercoaster for football fans around the world. For me, as a long-time Cristiano Ronaldo enthusiast who has always believed he surpassed Lionel Messi in greatness, this tournament has been particularly poignant. Watching Ronaldo, a…
Copa America 2024 Group Stage Wrap: the lesser-known and out-of-touch sibling of Euro 2024
People switching on their screens on the evening of July 1st to watch the USA’s do-or-die game against Uruguay were greeted by an extremely odd telecast from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, well known as the home of the Kansas…
UEFA Euro 2024 Group Stage Wrap: The Good, Bad, and the Beautiful Game
The group stage of the UEFA Euro 2024 has been wrapped. With a new format and more teams, the tournament has gifted football fans ample entertainment for the past two weeks. While few heavyweights disappointed their fans, nations like Romania…
What Can We Take Away from Bangladesh’s Disappointing T20 World Cup 2024 Campaign?
As the dust settles on the T20 World Cup 2024, the narrative of Bangladesh's performance has left a trail of disappointment and frustration among fans and critics alike. The journey, marked by brief moments of promise, ended in a familiar…
Kobe Bryant: “God-Gifted” or Work Ethic?
You start streaming Kobe’s last career game against the Jazz on YouTube and see him drop 60 points. Every time he received the ball, he attempted a shot. The game's over, Kobe does what he does best. What do you…
FIFA World Cup 2022: The Tale of the Underdogs
No matter which team you supported, one thing is for sure – the latest edition of FIFA Men's World Cup has been the most entertaining in recent history, and arguably in the history of the competition. Twists, drama, questionable refereeing,…
Shane Warne: The Greatest Leg Spinner That Ever Lived
“He was arguably the greatest cricketer ever to play the game. The game is about entertaining people, and there was never a dull moment when Shane Warne had the ball in his hand. He was an absolute genius.” -Nasser Hussain,…
Diego Maradona: Surpassing the Boundaries of Sports
“The most important characters in mythology were (the Greek gods) Apollo and Dionysus. Apollo represented reason and Dionysus represented emotion. Those who knew Maradona understand that he was the worst of Apollo, but the best of Dionysus.” -Luciano de Crescenzo,…
Bangladesh crowned World Champions: A tale of dreams, hard work and perseverance
The rain stopped play when Bangladesh Under-19 team was 15 runs away from a World Cup title. The anticipation was too much to bear for fans of both teams, India and Bangladesh. The low scoring match turned out to be…
