Paralyzed in a crash, Robert Wickens kept on racing, and now he’s adding a new chapter

Paralyzed in a crash, Robert Wickens kept on racing, and now he’s adding a new chapter

The crash was horrifying. During a 2018 IndyCar race, the wheels of Robert Wickens’ car clipped those of Ryan Hunter-Reay’s car, launching Wickens airborne and into the fencing surrounding Pocono Raceway. Among the injuries Wickens suffered were a thoracic spinal fracture, a neck fracture, tibia and fibula fractures to both legs, fractures in both hands,…

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Remembering Wilt Chamberlain’s 1 year with the Globetrotters: A ‘childhood dream’

Remembering Wilt Chamberlain’s 1 year with the Globetrotters: A ‘childhood dream’

Sonny Hill recalls a time when he and his childhood friend, Wilt Chamberlain, would go to the movies to watch newsreels where the Harlem Globetrotters often appeared. Seeing players like Reece “Goose” Tatum and Marques Haynes, two of the franchise’s top showmen during that time, resonated with Chamberlain and sparked an ambition. The Globetrotters’ mission…

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Football and social media: What next for players and clubs in a changing landscape?

Football and social media: What next for players and clubs in a changing landscape?

Erling Haaland has posted only once on X in the past two weeks. The message was unremarkable and safe but notable nevertheless for a player of the Manchester City striker’s profile using a platform that has become a no-go zone for many footballers. All together 🩵 pic.twitter.com/YozFL4EdKC — Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) January 29, 2025 Haaland’s…

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