How is football's fight against homophobia progressing? The following article from British academics Daniel Lock, Adi Adams and Emma Kavanaugh, attempts to paint a hopeful picture where changing attitudes are finally reaching a "tipping point" where gay athletes and spectators may no longer have to fear harassment and abuse from homophobic elements within the football (soccer) … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
Thursday, January 19 – Sports Centre – Hoopsters couldn’t look any better…
Hoopsters were out in force at the sports centre again last Thursday... yet again proving that when it comes to best-dressed athletes, basketball has it over the rest. Who cares if you can't jump. It's style that really counts. That being said, most of this lot can jump. And shoot. And dribble. And … [Read more...]
Saturday, January 7 – Cavvanbah Sports Centre – pickup basketball
Regular Saturday arvo pickup was on at the Byron Bay Cavvanbah Sports Centre. All of the usual stars were out and shining. One bloke with a penchant for low post play showed what basketball sartorial style is all about while simultaneously proving that power forwards and centres can actually dress well. You don't have to be Steph Curry to be cool, it seems. Check out the pics … [Read more...]
Saturday, December 31 – 2016 – In-coming New Year in Byron Bay (Jonson Street)
In comes the New Year and Byron Bay's sporty locals were out on Jonson Street in force dancing, playing chess, checking out the tourists, eating ice-cream, romping around on stilts and riding on bicycles with one, two and three wheels. It was all about as stylish as you could hope for. Except for the fire shows. Fire shows are … [Read more...]
Friday, December 30 – Sydney, inner-city
These lovely women were not only smart on fashion but they were big on community activities and sport in the inner-city as well. Its great to meet such switched on people in your travels. … [Read more...]