Dortmund v Schalke derbies, NBA nostalgia and athletics world records
1) The Bundesliga returns behind closed doors this weekend and the standout fixture is the Revierderby. Why is Dortmund v Schalke such a big deal? This short history lesson should help explain the rivalry. Here are 10 of the best goals and moments as seen through blue-tinted spectacles, including a last-gasp equaliser from Jens Lehmann in 1997. Yes, Jens Lehmann. To redress the balance, here are Dortmund’s pick of their 10 best goals against Schalke and a 4-1 win back in 1987. A year later it was Schalke celebrating a three-goal win, with manager Diethelm Ferner giving it plenty. There will be no fans in attendance this weekend: here’s a flavour of the colour, noise and passion usually on show when the fierce rivals meet.
2) Still keeping up with the KLeague? You should be. Sunday’s game between Gangwon and FC Seoul was settled by this backheeled beauty:
3) Has Netflix’s The Last Dance left you hungry for NBA 90s nostalgia? Let’s start with the Chicago Bulls, who clinched their first-ever title in Game 5 against the Lakers back in 1991. They secured the three-peat in 1993, Michael Jordan’s fourth-quarter surge sealing a one-point win over Phoenix in Game 6. The following year saw the decade’s only Game 7 as the Rockets edged out the Knicks. The Bulls were soon back on top, outclassing Seattle in 1996 and Utah in 1997. The 90s ended with a new champion, the San Antonio Spurs, who began a new era of Western Conference dominance.
4) On this day! Three years ago: Spurs play their final game at White Hart Lane – a 2-1 win over Manchester United – before eyes mist over at a show-stopping farewell ceremony. Thirty-two years ago: Vinnie Jones introduces himself to Steve McMahon (no booking), and the Crazy Gang beat the Culture Club. Forty years ago: Valencia hold their nerve to beat Arsenal and win the Cup Winners’ Cup – the first European final to be decided on penalties.
5) And on this day a full 89 years ago, France beat England 5-2 in Paris. It was their first win for France in a rivalry that would go on to give us [deep breath] a literal leg-breaker from Nobby Stiles en route to World Cup glory, Bryan Robson scoring after 27 seconds, a rosy-cheeked Alan Shearer getting his first goal for England and Stuart Pearce having a brush with Basile Boli. There was high drama at Euro 2004 in a game with a missed penalty from Becks, a mis-hit backpass from Stevie G (not his last) and a two-goal injury-time reversal from Zizou himself (punctuated by a
cheeky chunder).
6) Dejion Taylor takes riding a miniscooter to extreme new levels. Elsewhere, Brazil’s Gui Khury makes skateboarding history with a 1080-degree turn on a vertical ramp. Did we mention he’s 11 years old? Our favourites from below the line last week
1) Highlights of the many world records in men’s athletics. And those from women’s athletics.
2) After more K-League action? Here’s a primer and a showreel of 2019’s top marksman, Australia’s Adam Taggart.
3) In the absence of live sport, satire fills the gap. Here’s The Onion’s roundup of underreported sports, including Evander Holyfield against a horse. SportsDome!
4) A classic Cristiano Ronaldo humdinger, for United against Porto in 2009.
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