Half Court Press

24/11/2025

The history of sport is a vast and varied story. Sport can be quintessentially cultural. The way that activities, games and codes have developed in a particular location can say something about the society that produced it, as can the interactions between those throughout the class system, the opportunities for involvement of women, as well as the representation of ethnic minorities and members of LGBTQ+ communities. This article will take a glance at what the history of sport can tell us about our hobbies, our sources of entertainment and perhaps even why we might prefer one sport and even a particular style of play over another…

https://halfcourtpressmagazine.com/2025/11/22/a-brief-history-of-sport/

24/11/2025

The history of sport is a vast and varied story. Sport can be quintessentially cultural. The way that activities, games and codes have developed in a particular location can say something about the society that produced it, as can the interactions between those throughout the class system, the opportunities for involvement of women, as well as the representation of ethnic minorities and members of LGBTQ+ communities. This article will take a glance at what the history of sport can tell us about our hobbies, our sources of entertainment and perhaps even why we might prefer one sport and even a particular style of play over another…

Posted on November 22, 2025November 24, 2025 A Brief History of Sport Written by; Tao MacLeod The history of sport is a vast and varied story. Games, activities and codes have been developed across a variety of different countries, regions and provinces, with each being able to tell us something abo...

21/11/2025

A huge congratulations to former Half Court Press Podcast interviewee Alyson Annan for being awarded FIH Coach of the Year. Follow the link below to listen to the episode…

Image Credit; International Hockey Federation (FIH)



https://open.spotify.com/episode/68BRDB5Wl1uhjClnp4MnpD?si=lfgAI6G6Q9m7jJW31brxvg

21/11/2025

A huge congratulations to former Half Court Press Podcast interviewee Jean Danneberg for being awarded FIH Goalkeeper of the Year. Follow the link below to listen to the episode…

Image credit; International Hockey Federation (FIH)



https://open.spotify.com/episode/01asqL3iTF4UcUCepFNAd8?si=U4C8wHIRSyGQ8WKp2HYxag

19/11/2025

With the festive season coming around the corner, here’s a fantastic Christmas present for that sports fan in your life. A Little Book About Football is available now on Amazon…

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09/11/2025

From the Podcast Vault; on the day in 2021 the Half Court Press Podcast released this interview with England Hockey and Great Britain Hockey player Ellie Rayer…

03/11/2025

Get involved in ladies social hockey at Inverleith Hockey Club…

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Are you looking to get back into hockey? Have you just moved to Edinburgh? Are you looking for a bit of fitness?
If you answered yes, then social hockey is for you. A bit of a fun run around and open to all abilities. Come join our ladies social hockey.
When: Every Monday from 7-8:15pm
Where: EA pitches, accessible from East Fettes Avenue
How: Send us a DM

See you on the pitch 💜

02/11/2025

From the Podcast Vault; Jean Danneberg, Amy Tennant & Tommy Alexander Goalmouth Gossip.

As we continue to look back through the more popular episodes of the Half Court Press Podcast, we highlight this classic episode from three fantastic hockey goalkeepers...

The Half Court Press Podcast · Episode

02/11/2025

A Little Book About Football is the latest book by Tao MacLeod. It is available to buy from Amazon. Follow the link to buy your copy now...

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer – no Kindle device required.

02/11/2025

From the Podcast Vault; Dave Heddle East Fife Community Football Club - Fife Sports Series.

Here's one that we made earlier. Follow the link to listen back to one of the fan favourites, a popular football episode from the Half Court Press Podcast.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7x3k8YLdeLtrK3qqE0lOO2?si=7924bb01a64e42e0

The Half Court Press Podcast · Episode

30/10/2025

Taboos around women’s bodies are holding girls back from pursuing sport into adulthood and preventing the creation of “a generation of fit and healthy women”, a parliamentary committee has heard.

Taboos around women’s bodies are holding girls back from pursuing sport into adulthood, a parliamentary committee has heard