A Premier League club has unveiled a new shirt inspired by London Underground seats. The design of the new Arsenal shirt was influenced by the bold pattern which appears on Piccadilly line trains that run past the club’s north London stadium. The shirts were created following a collaboration between the club, Transport for London and sportswear manufacturer … [Read more...] about Arsenal unveils shirt inspired by London Underground seats
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English Football League Teams in London
The English Football League is the oldest football association in the world, having started in 1888. It was the highest level of English football until the point that twenty-two teams broke away to form the Premier League in 1992. You’d recognize plenty of the Premier League teams that still inhabit London such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Wimbledon, and Tottenham. … [Read more...] about English Football League Teams in London
The London Fiver – Five of London’s Greatest Races
London is a city on the go—and that translates to racing! There are plenty of races that take place in London on foot, bicycle, car, and more. For those wanting to participate, there are races for amateurs and professionals as well as ones for the public and for members only. Regardless of whether you want to participate, there are still races you can view as a spectator. … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of London’s Greatest Races
The London Fiver – Five of the Best Sports Bars
One could certainly argue that every pub in the UK is a sports bar, since it’s naturally where everyone gathers to watch a match. Certain pubs, of course, are bound to have their favored teams’ colors adorning the walls and cheering supporters on game day. However, some places go above this to mark themselves as true sports bars, a place seemingly designed only to watch the … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best Sports Bars
Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Wimbledon
One of the best-known districts’s in London, Wimbledon’s name is synonymous with the tennis championship that takes place there every year. In history, Wimbledon has been inhabited since the Iron Age and has quite a relationship with the aristocracy, including King Richard II, before the creation of the London and South Western Railway led to its eventual absorption into … [Read more...] about Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Wimbledon
Great London Buildings – The Courts of Wimbledon
Perhaps the top tennis championship in the world, Wimbledon is a British institution and one of the iconic places in London. The history of Wimbledon begins with the formation of the All England Croquet Club in 1868. The club embraced “lawn tennis” in 1875, and as the croquet craze died down, tennis became the predominant activity of the club and the “croquet” part of the … [Read more...] about Great London Buildings – The Courts of Wimbledon
The London Fiver – Five Odd Sports to Watch in London
There are plenty of well-known sports to watch in London. Over a half-dozen football clubs, rugby teams, cricket matches, and even a couple American football teams. With all this sporting activity in the city, there are some sports that tend to be overlooked. They may not be as popular or anywhere near professional, but their athletes are just as passionate about the game as … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Odd Sports to Watch in London
City of Footie – A Brief Guide to London’s Thirteen Football Clubs
It’s not unheard of for a larger city to have more than one professional football club (or soccer team, depending on your preference). In London, the city is so large and spread out and football is so popular that the Greater London area has no less than *thirteen* different professional league teams, though there are even more amateur and semi-pro clubs. While some are more … [Read more...] about City of Footie – A Brief Guide to London’s Thirteen Football Clubs
A Different Kind of Football – The NFL and London
In a city dominated by the Spurs, Arsenal, Fulham, Chelsea, and others, it seems odd that American football would ever find a fan base in London other than American ex-pats. The NFL attempted to host several pre-season games sponsored in other countries as the league’s way of promoting the sport abroad. The NFL also had its European league, which never really took off and … [Read more...] about A Different Kind of Football – The NFL and London
NFL Takes Over Regent Street in London for Tailgating Party for Minnesota Viking vs Pittsburgh Steelers Game
Not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing. For the last few years, the National Football League, or NFL, has been holding a regular season game in London at Wembley Stadium. It's an event that has grown each year and become VERY popular. The games are a gathering place for superfans who make the trip to England to see the game and American Expats in London who want a dose … [Read more...] about NFL Takes Over Regent Street in London for Tailgating Party for Minnesota Viking vs Pittsburgh Steelers Game
International polo returns to west London in June
Polo teams from New York, Buenos Aires, Moscow, Abu Dhabi and Sydney will be in London in June to compete in a three-day event. Polo in the Park will take place at Hurlingham Park, home of the Hurlingham Club in Fulham, London on the banks of the River Thames. To make the games faster and more exciting, some polo rules will be dropped and new ones introduced. Spectators will … [Read more...] about International polo returns to west London in June
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