Sporting Around the World

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Sports and geography: the combo you never knew you needed. Join Bobby and David on a globetrotting journey as they explore the world through what they know best... sports! Follow along to learn about the sporting culture of every country and keep up with big events in global sports. We guarantee you'll learn something new from us.

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League of Legends World Championship 29.09.2022 40:38

League of Legends is one of the most popular Esports on the planet, and this week, David provides a preview on the World Championship for the sport. We cover everything from gameplay basics to tournament structure, as well as mention the notable teams and players that will be in action at the tournament. The 2022 League of Legends World Championship will take place from September 29 to November 5....

Sports in Jordan 22.09.2022 40:31

Despite having a population around 10 million people, Jordan can hang with the giants of Asian sports. They field competitive teams in their two biggest team sports (association football and basketball) and have recently broken through at the Olympics in combat sports such as taekwondo and karate. Oh and they had a princess compete in the Olympics in 2000. Ya know, normal stuff.

American Football Around the World 15.09.2022 31:37

With the NFL kicking off in the United States, we decided to take a look at how American football has grown around the world. Believe it or not, the sport has gained a following in Europe and Asia to an extent, and national federations have been established in countries in Africa and South America. While American football still has a long way to go to truly become more than just an American game,...

Sports in Austria 08.09.2022 53:17

Located in Central Europe with a landscape dominated by the Eastern Alps, Austria's sporting culture is molded by its terrain and climate. From alpine skiing to ice hockey, from football to motorsports, Austria has a storied history with sports. Join Bobby and David as they explore all that Austria has to offer in the sporting world!

Disc Golf World Championships 31.08.2022 27:30

David shares his passion for disc golf by sharing his favorites to win the 2022 PDGA World Championships as well as sharing some info on how to play and watch the sport. The 2022 Professional Disc Golf World Championships are happening from August 30 to September 3 in Emporia, Kansas. 

Sports in Mali 28.08.2022 53:57

When it comes to sports in Mali, there are really only two to talk about: association football and basketball. The country’s success at the youth level in these two sports in recent years has led to an influx in Malians competing at a high level in their respective sport. While Mali is not quite a household name in global sports, the country looks primed to become one of the elite sporting nations...