Sport
In football, multiculturalism only works when you win
The World Cup fallout — As a diverse French team lifted the World Cup trophy, it would have been easy to declare international football as the pinnacle of multiculturalism and tolerance. However, according to German footballer Mesut Özil, “immigrants” are only accepted when the going is good.
Written by: Benjamin Cook
The new zine celebrating the cultural power of baseball
The 108 — As the sport gets ready to head to London next year, we examine the immense global influence of baseball with new print project, The 108.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The club uniting lonely Londoners through swimming
Swim Dem Crew — The Swim Dem Crew is an inner-city swim group focused on the power of community, bringing together city dwellers through water-based fun. ‘London can get you down,’ explains co-founder Nathaniel Cole. ‘But Swim Dem can help keep you afloat!’
Written by: Niloufar Haidari
The London boxing club where fighting means family
Rollin' with the punches — For over 40 years, a no-nonsense boxing club in North London has been a hub of rebirth and redemption. But step back from the success stories and a different picture emerges: one giant family fighting for survival.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Running away from the rat race and ending up in a photo-finish
HUCK x HOKA ONE ONE — Amandine Ferrato gave up competitive running to travel the world. She found a new outlook that led to a national team spot — and thrilling results. Her journey is part four in our Huck x Hoka One One series, looking at mavericks who found a new perspective through running.
Written by: Sam Haddad
How one woman sparked a sporting revolution in Iran
HUCK X HOKA ONE ONE — Shirin Gerami’s determination to become Iran's first female triathlete led to a win that transcends sport. Her journey is part five in our Huck x Hoka One One series, looking at mavericks who found a new perspective through running.
Written by: Sam Haddad
The all-women zine fusing fashion and football
Here come the girls — Smashing stereotypes in a male-dominated industry, SEASON is a new publication devoted to female football fans. Founder Felicia Pennant explains why it’s time we levelled the playing field.
Written by: Cady Siregar
The harrowing story of the UK’s first openly gay footballer
Forbidden games — Justin Fashanu was a figure of fascination for tabloids until, at the age of 36, he hanged himself. A new documentary from Adam Darke looks back on his legacy.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
As NFL players take the knee, English football remains colourblind
From Where I Stand — The NFL is finally waking up to issues of race, both in and out of the game. Now more than ever, British football must follow suit, explains Alex Ross.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
Battling depression and addiction at London’s homeless boxing club
Step into the ring — Members of Caris Boxing Club might be marked out as anti-social, dirty and unsafe on the street, but at London's homeless boxing club they're standing up and fighting back.
Written by: Matt Broomfield
