Marc BazeleyGilbert Jessop and England’s seemingly unbreakable Test cricket recordGilbert Jessop’s 76-ball century remains the fastest by an England Test player, despite the team embracing the ‘Bazball’ philosophy.5d ago5d ago
Marc BazeleyMark Cavendish, Eddy Merckx, and the race for a Tour de France recordMark Cavendish breaking Eddy Merckx’s record for all-time Tour de France stage wins is a testament to both riders, but for different…Jul 4Jul 4
Marc BazeleyRohan Smith, Leeds Rhinos, and the end of daring to be differentRohan Smith’s time as Leeds head coach saw them adopt an approach which challenged rugby league’s conventions, but did not yield trophies.Jun 23Jun 23
Marc BazeleyRyan Hall: Super League’s record try-scorer by the numbersIn a 17-years-and-counting playing career, Ryan Hall has been part of a six Super League Grand Final and two Challenge Cup-winning teams.Jun 19Jun 19
Marc BazeleyThe (not so?) strange decline of the Challenge Cup“You might find that when Super League starts, the Challenge Cup no longer assumes the overwhelming importance it does now.”May 22May 22
Marc BazeleyThe all-stats Super League play-offs previewA statistical look at the six teams which will contest the 2023 Betfred Super League play-offs.Sep 28, 2023Sep 28, 2023
Marc BazeleyHow Lamar Jackson could (but most likely won’t) throw for 6,000 yards this NFL seasonLamar Jackson has plenty of reasons to feel optimistic ahead of the 2023 NFL season. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback has a new long-term…Sep 7, 2023Sep 7, 2023
Marc BazeleySuper League: The Dufty dilemma and Round 24 all-stats team of the weekIt is just over a year since Matt Dufty made an explosive start to his time in the Betfred Super League, lighting up an otherwise…Sep 4, 2023Sep 4, 2023
Marc BazeleyThe slow death of British speedwayOn Monday, the news many were expecting but had hoped would not come to pass was finally confirmed: Wolverhampton Wolves, one of the oldest…Sep 2, 2023Sep 2, 2023
