64 h. ago I’m terrible on the field. But my amateurism might actually have benefits

Find an appealing activity and stick with it even if you lack skill, says Karen Walrond, author of In Defense of DabblingTell us: have you fallen in love this year?All my life I’ve been bad at sports. At school I was always successfully “sick” on the annual sports day and had a standing note from my equally averse mother to excuse me from physical education classes due to my “bad foot”. Even after I started exercising regularly in my mid-20s, I never joined my friends’ social netball or football teams.“Hating sports” was core to my identity. Then, last year, a friend invited me to her birthday “kickabout” – a casual game of football, I gathered. (I believe some call it soccer.) Had we been less close, I might have made my excuses. Instead I turned up to the park, determined to keep as far away from the ball as possible. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago I’m the worst player on my social sports team. Why does it feel so good to be bad at something?

There are joys in finding an activity you’re drawn to but not necessarily naturally good at, and sticking with it anywayTell us: have you fallen in love this year?All my life I’ve been bad at sports. At school I was always successfully “sick” on the annual sports day and had a standing note from my equally averse mother to excuse me from physical education classes due to my “bad foot”. Even after I started exercising regularly in my mid-20s, I never joined my friends’ social netball or football teams.“Hating sports” was core to my identity. Then, last year, a friend invited me to her birthday “kickabout” – a casual game of football, I gathered. (I believe some call it soccer.) Had we been less close, I might have made my excuses. Instead I turned up to the park, determined to keep as far away from the ball as possible. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Man Utd transfer target Carlos Baleba swiftly deletes social media post before Brighton clash at Old Trafford

CARLOS BALEBA has not forgotten about his summer transfer saga with Manchester United ahead of travelling to Old Trafford with Brighton on Saturday. The 21-year-old was a big target for the Red Devils towards the end of the window with reinforcements wanted in midfield. However, Brighton stood in the way of a move and set...

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1 week ago WWE legend dies after month in intensive care as tributes paid to former champion

The WWE legend held tag team championship gold in the early 1990s, as another icon of sports entertainment took to social media to confirm the sad passing early today

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1 week ago Stephen Bunting shows true colours on ‘relaxed’ social media – 'I can just be myself'

EXCLUSIVE Stephen Bunting is one of darts' superstars - but he wants to show off a personal side when it comes to relax on social media

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2 w. ago Liverpool owner's wife releases emotional statement ahead of Man Utd clash

Linda Pizzuti, the wife of Liverpool's principal owner John W Henry, has opened up on her love of the club in an emotional message on social media to mark the 15th anniversary of Fenway Sports Group's ownership

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3 w. ago Man United takeover latest as bidder breaks silence and UAE backers approach investors

Manchester United takeover talk went into overdrive following a social media post from Saudi sports chief Turki Alalshikh

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3 w. ago Scotland reaction: Steve Clarke tells fans how to feel about team, injury update and three vacancies

Manager once again hails character but has issues to solve for Belarus

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3 w. ago Manchester United stance on takeover after surprise claims over advanced Saudi Arabia deal

Social media was sent into a frenzy when a Saudi Arabian sports supremo made a claim about Man United.

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3 w. ago Andrew Flintoff leaves role as Northern Superchargers head coach

Terms could not be agreed with new owners Sun Group‘You’ll be missed. I wasn’t expecting that,’ says Adil RashidAndrew Flintoff has walked away from his role as Northern Superchargers head coach, suggesting the team’s new Indian owners made him feel undervalued, offering him a salary about 25% of that offered to his peers at other Hundred teams.Flintoff, who remains one of the biggest stars in English cricket, led the Headingley-based franchise in the past two editions of the tournament. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Andrew Flintoff leaves Northern Superchargers after being ‘undervalued’ by Indian owners

Head coach terms could not be agreed with Sun Group‘You’ll be missed. I wasn’t expecting that,’ says Adil RashidAndrew Flintoff has walked away from his role as Northern Superchargers head coach, suggesting the team’s new Indian owners made him feel undervalued, offering him a salary about 25% of that offered to his peers at other Hundred teams.Flintoff, who remains one of the biggest stars in English cricket, led the Headingley-based franchise in the past two editions of the tournament. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Emma Raducanu caught in social media crossfire after Sonay Kartal career

Sonay Kartal beat Mirra Andreeva at the China Open and Emma Raducanu found herself in the social media spotlight

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