Formula One™ and the vocabulary of motor racing
This year is a major one for Formula One racing. There’ll be more Grand Prix (GP) races than ever before … Continued
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The Rugby World Cup and South African language
Well, that was a cliffhanger and a half, wasn’t it? South Africa has been buzzing with elation ever since the
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Words from South Asia for the Cricket World Cup
Howzat! During this month and a goodly part of November, legions of cricket fans worldwide will be watching matches in
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Words from Wimbledon
From 11 a.m. this 3 July 2023, the thwack of racquets thrashing tennis balls to oblivion will echo and resound
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Your essential guide to World Cup vocabulary
The weather outside is frightful, but for football fans the most delightful time of the year is upon us –
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Six Nations Championship: the lexicon of rugby
The British have invented so many sports (how many can you think of? I make it fifteen1) and exported them
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From the Tour de France to the lexicon of cycling
During lockdown, with car traffic substantially reduced, many people discovered – or rediscovered – the advantages and pleasures of cycling.
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One snooker doesn’t make a summer
Ah, summer in England! Strawberries and cream at Wimbledon as sun (or rain) beats down on Centre Court and the
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Are you a football fan visiting Moscow?
Springing immediately to mind at the mention of Moscow is the image of Red Square with the twin features of
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