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UOG Gladiators Leo Waterfield is loving the rise of American Football in the UK, with the positive effect of the London games after the second NFL London game, where the Broncos beat the Jets 13-11. “It’s really enjoyable. It was the Vikings versus the Jets last year. I went with a Jets fan, and to watch […]
It’s not going to be Ohio State, it’s not going to be Miami; Oregon is taking it all this season. Up until now, it seems like the Buckeyes are on top of the world, and they are; however, they’ve only won one ranked game this season, and it was against an uncertain Texas team in […]
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scored three total touchdowns to lead his side to a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday night, a performance that earned him the Super Bowl MVP award. Hurts opened the scoring with a rushing touchdown via the Eagles’ signature ‘tush push’ play and […]
“It’s a sport that you can get into with any level of experience”, Cheltenham Neptunes player Megan Hardwick discusses her journey into flag football. Played at grassroots, university and international levels, flag football has taken off in the UK, mirroring the popularity of the NFL thanks to the International Series, which started in 2007. Flag […]
“If you want to get into a sport that gives you a chance to win an Olympic medal, this is the one”, said Cheltenham Neptunes head coach Daniel Sellwood. Flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK and it’s slated to make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles Games in 2028. […]
“Our memberships have increased by about 30% in the last two months”, says Cheltenham Neptunes founder and president Ben Newham as he’s excited about the future of flag football in the UK. Flag football is one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports and it is right on your doorstep here in Gloucestershire, in the form of […]
Since the announcement last Autumn that flag football will feature in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the game has seen rapid growth in the UK. Cheltenham Neptunes quarterback Ashley Lewis hopes to be there in the US, but not as a player. “I’m really, really excited to see it in the Olympics. I’m currently playing for the GB Silver Lions, but I think […]
Good morning, good afternoon or evening from wherever you are and welcome to our live blog on Monday October 21st for Park Life Sport. Stay tuned throughout the day to hear all of our breaking stories. We have reaction from all the weekend’s sport, including Cheltenham Town’s win at Colchester, more Gloucestershire football and reaction […]
The Chicago Bears ran out 35-16 victors against the Jacksonville Jaguars, advancing to 4-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the second London game of 2024. Fans from both sides of the pond once again descended upon N17 on Sunday afternoon to watch the latest instalment of the NFL’s International Series. “The Bears are a […]
The Gloucestershire Gladiators faced the Birmingham Lions Sunday October 14th for their first and only preseason game. The Gladiators go into the year with a large amount of uncertainty and pressure, after the recent appointment of a new high level head coach, they go into this year with a large target on their backs. So […]