history column
The Unburstable Bubble: How Nottingham Forest Clinched the Most Unlikely Title
When Nottingham Forest scraped back into the first division in 1977, nobody expected Brian Clough's team to succeed. A year later, they were champions.
13 Hours at the Stumps: Brian Lara's Record-Breaking Test Innings
One of the coolest, most stylish cricketers of all time, Lara hit 400 not out when England came to Antigua. For some, however, his innings came to represent the West Indies' collective decline.
Foinavon: The 100-1 Outsider Who Stunned the Grand National
From more than 150 runnings of the Grand National, the 1967 race is remembered for perhaps the biggest upset in the event's history. Hardly a surprise given that a 100-1 outsider upset the odds to win.
Rocky Remembered: 15 Years on From the Death of David Rocastle
David Rocastle was Arsenal's sweetheart, a true fans' favourite and, more than anything, a tragic hero of the beautiful game. The Englishman has now been gone for 15 years, but is remembered as fondly as ever.
The Battle of Beverwijk: Dutch Football's Brutal Hooligan Nadir
This week marks the anniversary of the Battle of Beverwijk, perhaps the most brutal hooligan incident in Dutch football history.
January 1982: Mark Thatcher is Lost in the Desert
34 years ago this week, the son of the British Prime Minister got lost on the Paris-Dakar Rally, thrusting the previously unknown event into the media spotlight.
Throwback Thursday: 18 Years on From Buffon's International Debut
Gianluigi Buffon made his international debut for Italy 18 years ago this week. 152 caps and a World Cup later, he's still the Azzurri's numero uno.
Throwback Thursday: Japan's First European Football Export
38 years ago, the first Japanese footballer to play in a European league made his debut.
Throwback Thursday: Full Time at Wembley
15 years ago, England clashed with old rivals Germany in the final game at the old Wembley Stadium.
Throwback Thursday: The 40th Anniversary of the Thrilla in Manila
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier's last fight is considered to be one of the most terrible and fascinating spectacles in boxing history. We discuss the lead up, the result, and the fabled lost round.
Throwback Thursday: Niki Lauda's Return From the Abyss
39 years ago, Niki Lauda made one of the most incredible comebacks in Formula 1 history.