The Best Ways to Speed Up Recovery After a Workout To maximise your performance in the gym or on the field, you need to take care of the basics. We look at the 3 best ways to speed up recovery - including the latest stats, tips and proven fitness secrets! Speeding up recovery will improve muscle repair and support your overall health and well-being Professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts agree that if you want to speed up your recovery, you need to go back to basics. Eat healthy foods, get a good night’s sleep and hydrate during exercise. We take a look at the 3 best ways to speed up re ..read more

Solent University Student Covers the Masters in Augusta Don’t ask, don’t get: journalism student gets a rare opportunity to cover the Masters in Augusta - The Sporting Blog tells the full story! Masters club house in Augusta Solent University, Southampton, provided a ‘once in a lifetime’ work opportunity for one of its sports journalism students, who recently returned to the UK after covering the Masters in Augusta - one of the most iconic golfing events in the world. Securing press accreditation for the Masters is notoriously difficult. If you have it, you keep it, because as soon as you don ..read more

New Campaign Drowns Out Negativity in Women’s Football April 18, 2024: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announces a new campaign applauding women in football. Let’s take a look at the influential impact of positive voices in combating negativity. All the latest on The Sporting Blog! Lauren James and Ella Toone at the 2023 Women’s World Cup Visa’s ‘Pep Talks’ Campaign Visa, a proud sponsor of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, launches a fresh campaign to highlight the crucial role of positive fan support, addressing the surge in negative social media comments during major tournament ..read more

12 Questions with Baseball Player Paul Blackburn Paul Blackburn is a lifelong baseball fan - and he currently plays for Bristol Baseball Club. The Sporting Blog interviews Paul about the ups and downs of baseball life - and his favourite sporting moments so far! Paul Blackburn plays for Bristol Baseball Club 1. What is the earliest memory you have of your sport? Living in Chicago and watching the 1999/2000 Cubs teams, particularly Sammy Sosa. 2. Who was your first sporting hero? Jamie Carragher - different sport but loved his loyalty, passion and drive. 3. When did you know sport was going to ..read more

A New Era of Congolese Football: Les Aigles du Congo The Sporting Blog looks at how FC Les Aigles du Congo will revolutionise football in the Democratic Republic of Congo - all the latest! Vidiye Tschimanga Tshipanda is the man behind FC Les Aigles du Congo. Picture credits: Iris Football Under the vision of Vidiye Tshimanga Tshipanda, a new era is dawning on the Congolese football scene with his team Les Aigles du Congo. A multi-entrepreneur with a passion for the game, he is committed to revolutionising the future of football in his country. He returned to the forefront of the football scen ..read more

10 Free Agency Power Rankings: Browns, Lions, Texans Nearing Chiefs' Dominance - By Craig Davies It's been over a month since we last compiled NFL power rankings, a moment that followed the Kansas City Chiefs’ back-to-back Super Bowl victories. Since then, the landscape of the NFL has seen significant shifts, or perhaps, some may argue, not much change at all… Looking back at the past decade's free agency winners might temper our excitement. It reminds us that the league's core remains rooted in a team's ability to draft and develop a standout quarterback, supplemented by cost-effective contr ..read more

12 Questions with Baseball Player Alex Lane-Kieltyka Alex Lane-Kieltyka is a player and manager for the Bristol Brunels - and he commentates for Bath City Football Club and Bristol City. The Sporting Blog interviews Alex about his favourite sporting memories, heroes and big moments. Read on to find out more… Alex Lane-Kieltyka plays for the Bristol Brunels 1. What is the earliest memory you have of your sport? Going to Oakland Coliseum for my first-ever baseball game. The A’s took on the Rangers. A night game at the ballpark was fantastic! 2. Who was your first sporting hero? Kevin Doyle - I ..read more

Injury-Proofing Your Training: Smart Strategies for Long-Term Success Injuries are a common part of exercise - but you can prevent them. In our ultimate guide, we look at everything you need to know to injury-proof your training, including tips for nutrition, recovery and more. Sports like American football can cause regular injuries if you don’t look after yourself properly. Tim Mossholder on Unsplash Have you ever wondered why some athletes seem to be constantly sidelined by injuries, while others stay in top form throughout the season? Well, the thing about injuries is, they can hit you wh ..read more

12 Questions with Baseball Player Ian Blease The Sporting Blog interviews baseball player Ian Blease about his time playing, managing and coaching baseball. Read on to find out more… Ian Blease currently plays for the Liverpool Trojans 1. What is the earliest memory you have of your sport? I phoned up some friends to see what they were doing one evening and they had decided to go and try out for a junior baseball team - they invited me along. It turned out the session was being run by a friend's dad so I knew a couple of people there, and I instantly fell in love with it. 2. Who was your firs ..read more

12 Questions with Baseball Player Caelem Garland An interview with baseball player Cae Garland, including how he got into baseball and his biggest achievements so far! Cae Garland plays for Norwich Iceni Baseball Club 1. What is the earliest memory you have of your sport? I remember as a kid going to watch my brother play. 2. Who was your first sporting hero? Shohei Ohtani. 3. When did you know sport was going to be what you did for a living? When I first started playing baseball I realised I was a lot more comfortable in my body and my ability in sports, which led me to the decision that I w ..read more