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Mystic Mock
12-06-2023, 01:12 AM
I feel like Football gets celebrated a lot around most of the world, so I thought that it'd be good to appreciate some of the other Sports that get less of a push.
Especially in the UK where we're very Football mad in the Media and society in general.
I'll keep editing the OP over the days to include more Sports Matches.
And just to add they'll mainly be highlights being linked on here due to legal reasons.
1. Novak Djokovic vs Casper Ruud French Open 2023 - Tennis
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2. Hull KR vs Batley Bulldogs Betfred Challenge Cup 2023 - Rugby League
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3. Hull FC vs Warrington Wolves Betfred Super League 2023 - Rugby League
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4. St Helens vs Wigan Warriors Betfred Super League 2023 - Rugby League
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5. Sale vs Leicester Tigers Gallagher English Premiership 2023 - Rugby Union
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6. London Irish vs Exeter Chiefs Gallagher English Premiership 2023 - Rugby Union
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7. Bath vs Saracens Gallagher English Premiership 2023 - Rugby Union
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8. Fan Zhendong vs Wang Chuqin ITTFWorlds 2023 - Table Tennis
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9. Birmingham Moseley vs Taunton Titans English National League 1 2023 - Rugby Union
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10. Plymouth Albion vs Cambridge English National League 1 2023 - Rugby Union
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11. Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat NBA Finals 2023 - Basketball
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12. Birmingham Phoenix vs Southern Brave The Hundred 2022 - Cricket
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13. Brazil vs Japan FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 - Futsal
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Technically it's not traditional Football, so it counts on this list imo.
14. Coventry Blaze vs Nottingham Panthers EIHL 2023 - Ice Hockey
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15. Sheffield Steelers vs Manchester Storm EIHL 2023 - Ice Hockey
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16. England vs Australia Quad Series 2022 - Netball
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17. Spain vs England EDFC 2022 - Futsal
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18. Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez Jr. Welterweight Title 2023 - Boxing
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19. Andy Murray vs Jurji Rodionov Surbiton 2023 - Tennis
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20. Iga Swiatek vs Karolina Muchova French Open 2023 - Tennis
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21. Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron Super-Lightweight Title 2023 - Boxing
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22. Denmark vs France Men's World Championship 2023 - Handball
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23. Japan vs USA World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2023 - Curling
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24. Essex vs Somerset Day One Highlights County Cricket Championship 2023 - Cricket
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25. Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl 2023 - American Football
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26. North Melbourne vs GWS Giants AFL 2023 - Aussie Rules Football
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27. Clare vs Limerick Hurling Championship 2023 - Gaelic Football
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28. Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Wimbledon 2023 - Tennis
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29. Marketa Vondrousova vs Ons Jabeur Wimbledon 2023 - Tennis
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30. Tokito Oda vs Alfie Hewett Wimbledon 2023 - Tennis
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31. Barcelona vs PSG Truckscout24 EHF Final4 - Handball
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32. Houston Astros vs New York Yankees MLB 2023 - Baseball
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33. Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire The Hundred 2023 - Cricket
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34. Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire The Hundred 2023 - Cricket
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35. London Spirit vs Trent Rockets The Hundred 2023 - Cricket
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36. Warwickshire vs Lancashire Day One County Championship 2023 - Cricket
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37. Warwickshire vs Lancashire Day Two County Championship 2023 - Cricket
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38. Warwickshire vs Lancashire Day Three County Championship 2023 - Cricket
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39. Hull FC vs Wakefield Trinity Betfred Super League 2023 - Rugby League
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40. Dimitri Ovtcharov vs Liam Pitchford WTT Contender Rio De Janeiro 2023 - Table Tennis
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41. Day One Highlights New South Wales Darts Masters 2023 - Darts
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42. Plymouth Gladiators vs Birmingham Brummies Championship 2023 - Speedway
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43. Plymouth Gladiators vs Birmingham Brummies Championship 2022 - Speedway
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44. Florida Panthers @ Las Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Final 2023 - Ice Hockey
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45. Puerto Rico vs USA Showcase 2023 - Basketball
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46. Hull KR vs Leigh Leopards - Betfred Challenge Cup 2023 - Rugby League
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Nicky91
12-06-2023, 07:22 AM
a year we will always cherish, when our Martin Verkerk made name for himself going deep in Roland Garros
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Any thoughts on the Nate Diaz fight tonight ??
I know he’s not a ‘boxer’ but his heart is in boxing first and foremost.
He’s probably my favourite UFC guy but ..
Sadly I see him getting sparked out eating doors :(
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Mystic Mock
05-08-2023, 10:38 PM
Any thoughts on the Nate Diaz fight tonight ??
I know he’s not a ‘boxer’ but his heart is in boxing first and foremost.
He’s probably my favourite UFC guy but ..
Sadly I see him getting sparked out eating doors :(
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I'll put that up later.
Plus I need to add a few Wimbledon finals as well.:laugh:
Any thoughts on the Nate Diaz fight tonight ??
I know he’s not a ‘boxer’ but his heart is in boxing first and foremost.
He’s probably my favourite UFC guy but ..
Sadly I see him getting sparked out eating doors :(
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I so badly want him to win. Jake Paul is such a scumbag.
I so badly want him to win. Jake Paul is such a scumbag.
The bookies don’t think Nate has a chance
Nate fought at 155 most of his career but Jake Paul walks around at 230 lbs normally
That’s 85 lbs heavier or 6 STONE !!
Plus Nate is a battered up 38 year old in his FIRST ever boxing bout
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The bookies don’t think Nate has a chance
Nate fought at 155 most of his career but Jake Paul walks around at 230 lbs normally
That’s 85 lbs heavier or 6 STONE !!
Plus Nate is a battered up 38 year old in his FIRST ever boxing bout
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Yeah i have to agree with you. And yeah i've been following the odds. However, the bookies got it wrong in Paul's last fight against fellow knob Tommy Fury. They had Jake strong favourite in that. I just hope Nate can connect with a decent combo. Unfortunately i see Nate getting KO'd though.
Yeah i have to agree with you. And yeah i've been following the odds. However, they the bookies got it wrong in Paul's last fight against fellow knob Tommy Fury. They had Jake strong favourite in that. I just hope Nate can connect with a decent combo. Unfortunately i see Nate getting KO'd though.
Worryingly yesterday Nate said on stage “ even if I lose you all know he can’t really fight !”
What a strange thing to say the day before..
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Worryingly yesterday Nate said on stage “ even if I lose you all know he can’t really fight !”
What a strange thing to say the day before..
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Yeah very strange. But honestly, there's only one reason he took this fight, just like all the other ex MMA and sports people, a nice pay day. I don't think Nate cares if he wins of loses. It wont damage his reputation imo.
Yeah very strange. But honestly, there's only one reason he took this fight, just like all the other ex MMA and sports people, a nice pay day. I don't think Nate cares if he wins of loses. It wont damage his reputation imo.
He’s a proud guy ., almost godlike to many people
He will be so embarrassed
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He’s a proud guy ., almost godlike to many people
He will be so embarrassed
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I dunno, i think he's past the point of caring. No one will ever take Jake Paul seriously as a boxer. The boxing world will happily make money off the back of his army of child followers. Nate just seems stonned (which he is) and care free all the time.
H wont be treating this as he would an MMA fight.
I've put £10 on Nate Diaz winning by KO or TKO @7/1. Not a very wise bet, more hope than anything, but it's not like im paying for the fight so meh.
Stayed up all night for this fight, watching the women's South Africa vs Holland match while waiting. They said the ring walk would be 4am, but we've still got another fight to go yet ffs. Looking like 5am at least.
Stayed up all night for this fight, watching the women's South Africa vs Holland match while waiting. They said the ring walk would be 4am, but we've still got another fight to go yet ffs. Looking like 5am at least.
Yeah I’m still here ..
Jumping around a few Instagram accounts watching the fights LIVE thus far :)
The fights have all been good to be fair
That last fight was interesting.. a lad from the Diaz camp fighting their style beating a hard punching guy who concentrated on a big right hand :)
Looks promising for Nate
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This next bout could be over real fast ..
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Yeah I’m still here ..
Jumping around a few Instagram accounts watching the fights LIVE thus far :)
The fights have all been good to be fair
That last fight was interesting.. a lad from the Diaz camp fighting their style beating a hard punching guy who concentrated on a big right hand :)
Looks promising for Nate
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Yeah i've been watching the fights on and off. I have to keep switching servers though as all of them are getting nuked pretty quick. The longest one stayed up was for about 30 mins lol. I just know im gonna have to bounce around them for the Diaz/Paul fight.
I just nodded off for a couple of minutes !
:)
It would be just my luck to fall asleep now and miss the damm main event ..
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Ah man, this has been the best fight so far by miles, these women are warriors
Ah man, this has been the best fight so far by miles, these women are warriors
‘Twas alright .. I don’t really care for women fighting to be honest but the main event is coming up !!
It’s gone 5 am already and we are supposedly going to a car boot sale at about 7:30 !!
I’ve not slept yet !
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Just had a strong coffee … I may as well go straight through now and have a couple of snoozes later in the day ..
I’m so nervous for Nate D .. I think he may get dropped in the first round ..
It’s like Canelo fighting Loma with the natural weight difference
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Mystic Mock
06-08-2023, 04:22 AM
Just had a strong coffee … I may as well go straight through now and have a couple of snoozes later in the day ..
I’m so nervous for Nate D .. I think he may get dropped in the first round ..
It’s like Canelo fighting Loma with the natural weight difference
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Hopefully it'll be longer than one round.
Jake Paul dominated Diaz in the first, it's all over. Gonna be an easy win for Paul.
Much better 2nd. Nate slapping Paul with boxing gloves on :joker:
4th even better. Really good fight so far.
Nate was knocked down in the 5th, no idea how he's still going. His fight style is so unique!
Love Nate so much :joker:
Nate was so entertaining, but didn't have the power. Would have killed Paul in a MMA fight, but easy points win for Paul in the end. Oh well
‘Twas alright .. I don’t really care for women fighting to be honest but the main event is coming up !!
It’s gone 5 am already and we are supposedly going to a car boot sale at about 7:30 !!
I’ve not slept yet !
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I’m ok with that ..
Nate proved what a warrior he is against a much bigger, stronger, faster, younger and more skilled boxer.
I love Nate even more now
LOL
No point going to bed now .. car boot soon and then we’re looking after our three little granddaughters !!!
I’ll get some sleep this afternoon before Arsenal slaughter ManC !!
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Nate was so entertaining, but didn't have the power. Would have killed Paul in a MMA fight, but easy points win for Paul in the end. Oh well
He should have kneed him in the thigh a few times when he was lunging in - dead legs are a nightmare .
Pepe ( Real Madrid) used to jump into a tackle and stand on they’re foot , knee them and elbow to the body .. then when the player was writhing in agony it looked like they were faking it !!
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Pepe being Pepe - worth a look !!
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I just hope Jake Paul fights Diaz in the Octagon now. That'll be a different story altogether.
Mystic Mock
07-08-2023, 08:33 PM
****ing hell Birmingham Phoenix.:fist:
Despite the **** performance, I'm happy to see that we've finally played a match in this year's The Hundred rather than it being rained off.
I just hope Jake Paul fights Diaz in the Octagon now. That'll be a different story altogether.
You’d hope so … although the YouTuber would have a huge weight advantage , younger , much faster, far stronger plus he’s wrestled at a high level all his life
He also has the best martial arts instructors at his disposal
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Mystic Mock
14-08-2023, 04:04 AM
Finally Birmingham Phoenix finally ****ing won a game of Cricket.:dance:
The women's still a duck at the moment, but hopefully a win is coming soon for them.
Nicky91
14-08-2023, 12:27 PM
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Jessie being the Queen of Montreal this year, flavour :flutter:
Mystic Mock
15-08-2023, 11:43 PM
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Jessie being the Queen of Montreal this year, flavour :flutter:
Congratulations to her on her achievement.
Jordan.
20-08-2023, 03:52 PM
Can't see a general UFC thread. Suga show the new goat 👏
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Can't see a general UFC thread. Suga show the new goat [emoji122]
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I watched Messi and Inter Miami win the cup live then turned over to watch this live minutes later !
Amazing
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Mystic Mock
22-08-2023, 05:32 AM
A very impressive looking victory in that fight.
Niamh.
22-08-2023, 07:08 AM
Can't see a general UFC thread. Suga show the new goat [emoji122]
1693137027133272379I stayed up to watch it, brilliant [emoji122] also another great win for Ian Garry
Right I’m just airing one of my main bugbears !!
I like watching tennis but the BeeB always gets the camera angles so wrong .. far too high so the court looks small and you can’t get the real feel of how fast and hard they hit the ball ‘n
Currently as we speak in fact Sky are showing the US Open qualifiers featuring our very own Heather Watson … the default
camera angle is low down - almost behind the players and it’s staggering to see just how hard and fast they hit the ball
I reckon the BeeB would get far more viewers
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Right I’m just airing one of my main bugbears !!
I like watching tennis but the BeeB always gets the camera angles so wrong .. far too high so the court looks small and you can’t get the real feel of how fast and hard they hit the ball ‘n
Currently as we speak in fact Sky are showing the US Open qualifiers featuring our very own Heather Watson … the default
camera angle is low down - almost behind the players and it’s staggering to see just how hard and fast they hit the ball
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Nobody been watching the World athletics championships?
I forgot it was happening.
American 200m specialist Noah Lyles won the 100m in 9.83. Special talent this lad.
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Nobody been watching the World athletics championships?
I forgot it was happening.
I was drawn to a few events by the COLOURS on show !!
I’m a sucker for vivid , bright colours …
The brightest coloured hair styles and outfits you’ve ever seen … https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230822/7b24376a663983c39d53b949148b848f.jpg
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The Slim Reaper
22-08-2023, 06:43 PM
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The Slim Reaper
22-08-2023, 06:44 PM
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Rugby world cup coming up
Scotland in a group with ireland and south Africa
England easy group but could struggle to get through.
I cant wait for it..Scotland will have to beat 3 of the top 5 seeds, Ireland, south africa and either New Zealand or france....to finally play someone seeded below them in the semis...crazy stat that...(Scotland seeded 6)
Mystic Mock
22-08-2023, 09:16 PM
Right I’m just airing one of my main bugbears !!
I like watching tennis but the BeeB always gets the camera angles so wrong .. far too high so the court looks small and you can’t get the real feel of how fast and hard they hit the ball ‘n
Currently as we speak in fact Sky are showing the US Open qualifiers featuring our very own Heather Watson … the default
camera angle is low down - almost behind the players and it’s staggering to see just how hard and fast they hit the ball
I reckon the BeeB would get far more viewers
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I like Heather Watson.:flutter:
Mystic Mock
22-08-2023, 09:19 PM
Rugby world cup coming up
Scotland in a group with ireland and south Africa
England easy group but could struggle to get through.
I cant wait for it..Scotland will have to beat 3 of the top 5 seeds, Ireland, south africa and either New Zealand or france....to finally play someone seeded below them in the semis...crazy stat that...(Scotland seeded 6)
I'm probably the only person in the UK that hopes that both England and Scotland can do well.
Although I struggle to see Scotland beating them teams in their group.
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