Tom Stephen

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An American Sport, Except When It’s Not

February 16, 2018 by Tom Stephen

Being berated by a Philly cop in 2012 led to contemplating the globalisation of a sport.

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February 16, 2018 /Tom Stephen
sport, America, travel, identity, culture, globalisation, basketball, Philadelphia, internationals, internet
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Cheer Like Your Life Depends On It!

February 13, 2018 by Tom Stephen

The propaganda machine is strangely hypnotic. But who or what are they cheering for?

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February 13, 2018 /Tom Stephen
North Korea, sport, South Korea, politics, culture, Kim Jong-un, Winter Olympics, 2018, nationalism, Pyeongchang, cheerleaders, Army of Beauties
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Questioning The Answer’s Relevance to the Sport of Tennis

February 07, 2018 by Tom Stephen

Allen Iverson, Nick Kyrgios and sporting crossovers.

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February 07, 2018 /Tom Stephen
Allen Iverson, Nick Kyrgios, shooting sleeve, The Answer, basketball, tennis, sport, blog, culture, style, fashion, imitation
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