Great Big Story
Lou Seal, From Crazy Crab to San Francisco Giants' Beloved Mascot
Meet Lou Seal, the beloved mascot of the San Francisco Giants, and discover the wild history behind his predecessor, the Crazy Crab.
Great Big Story
The Sweet Sound of ‘GOOOAAAL!’
Explore the journey of Andres Cantor, the renowned soccer announcer known for his passionate and infectious style. From his early days dreaming of a soccer career to becoming the voice that took the US by storm, Cantor's story reflects...
Great Big Story
Exploring the evolution of the NBA's three-point shot with Ray Allen
Join Ray Allen to discover the history and impact of the three-point shot in basketball.
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Breaking Boundaries: Extreme Football Records Unleashed
Explore the world of extreme football records in this thrilling video, featuring incredible achievements by athletes and fans alike. From the longest goal ever scored to the endurance feat of a 108-hour game played by Heartbeat United,...
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Breaking Boundaries: Unbelievable NBA Records
This video highlights some of the most unbreakable records in NBA history, from Scott Skiles' 30 assists in a single game to Wilt Chamberlain's legendary 100-point game. It also touches on fan attendance milestones and impressive feats...
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The Beatles: A Musical Revolution
This video provides a captivating journey through the rise and eventual dissolution of The Beatles, highlighting their impact on rock history. From their humble beginnings in Liverpool to conquering the American music scene, the Fab...
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Exploring the Evolution of Music Distribution: From CD Audio to Online Sharing
This video discusses the impact of digital music on the industry, focusing on the transition from illegal file sharing to legitimate music downloads. It explores the reasons behind the sample rate of CD audio being set at 44.1 kHz per...
Curated Video
Halo 3: The Evolution of a Gaming Phenomenon
"Halo 3, the highly anticipated sequel to the iconic first-person shooter franchise, continues the epic journey of Master Chief, a cybernetically enhanced soldier, through thrilling adventures. With its superb playability and captivating...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Football Management: The Power of Fan-Driven Decision Making
In this innovative concept, a football team's starting lineup and match tactics are decided by fans through an online voting system. Owned by a software company, the team's manager must incorporate the fans' decisions into real-life...
Curated Video
Battle of the Consoles: Microsoft Xbox 360 vs Sony PlayStation 3
The video highlights the fierce competition between industry giants Microsoft and Sony as they prepare to launch their new gaming consoles, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, respectively. With cutting-edge technology and exclusive game titles,...
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What Is User Generated Content
Dive into the world of user-generated content in this enlightening video. Understand what user-generated content is and how it can empower your brand's authenticity and engagement. Explore the benefits, strategies, and best practices to...
Financial Times
Sports NFTs: collectors, players and leagues cash in on the action
The market for sports NFTs is set to reach two billion dollars in 2022, according to analysis by Deloitte. Early collectors, sports stars and even the leagues stand to gain. But average consumers could lose money if the bubble bursts on...
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Football Files - Episode 113 – ALAN SMITH
SKILL THIS HARD WORKING ENGLISHMAN IS VERY POPULAR WITH FANS DUE TO HIS CONSTANT DETERMINATION. CAREER HE CAME UP THROUGH THE LEEDS YOUTH PROGRAMME AND WHEN HE FINALLY DEBUTED WITH THE SENIOR TEAM HE SCORED A GOAL WITH HIS VERY FIRST...
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Football Files - Episode 88 - MASCOTS
DUO THE 2006 MASCOTS ARE A LION CALLED GOLEO THE 6TH AND A TALKING FOOTBALL CALLED PILLIE. PUPPETS A PREMIER PUPPET CREATOR WAS GIVEN THE TASK OF BRINGING A MASCOT TO LIFE WITH CHARM AND AN IDENTIFYING QUALITY. THE TEAM THE LION IS...
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Football Files - Episode 24 – PARAGUAY
QUALIFYING PARAGUAY WERE ONE OF THE LAST TEAMS TO QUALIFY DUE TO POOR FORM AGAINST COLUMBIA AT HOME. THE COACH URUGUAYAN RUIZ LED THE TEAM THROUGH A TOUGH GROUP INCLUDING BRAZIL, ARGENTINA AND ECUADOR. PLAYERS WE LOOK AT A STRONG...
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Sports, Community and Technology
Danny Rensch, Chief Chess Officer at Chess.com, talks about the value of online chess which has created communities around the world and access to the best chess players and educators in the world; he talks how analytics, algoritms and...
All Ears English
1940 - How Japan Inspires Connection in English
Have you heard about what Japanese fans did at the World Cup game versus Costa Rica? In today's episode, we give you a connection skill to talk about your attitudes toward keeping spaces clean and you get three new phrases to start a...
All Ears English
2027 - Is Your Country in the Women’s World Cup?
Football or soccer, depending on where you're from, is one of the rare universal topics of connection for anyone around the globe. Today find out how you can participate in these passionate conversations in English when it comes to the...
The Guardian
Fewer wrestlers, more fans: Sumo at a crossroads
The ancient Japanese sport of sumo is in well-documented crisis. Years of controversy and scandal have hurt the sport's ability to attract new talent. But new energy is brewing in Tokyo's Ryōgoku district, where the sport is slowly...
The Guardian
Secondary ticketing: how it works, the law, pitfalls and the future
A Guardian investigation has uncovered evidence of football tickets being sold illegally in vast quantities, thanks to an alliance between professional touts and websites that escape the law because they are based overseas. Through...
The Guardian
Liberi Nantes: the first football team in Italy made up of refugees
All but one of the players for Italian Terza Categoria team Liberi Nantes are refugees and migrants who risked their lives crossing the Mediterranean from Libya to Lampedusa. Alberto Urbinati, a diehard Lazio fan angered by the...
The Guardian
Anime has a race problem, here's how black fans are fixing it
Josh Toussaint-Strauss loves anime but too often sees black characters portrayed using racist stereotypes. Even some of the biggest and well-loved shows, like Dragon Ball Z, Cowboy Bebop and One Punch Man, fail in their representation of...
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PC Water Cooling explained
How does a water cooled pc work. Why are pc's water cooled. Find out here.