Living the Dream
Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon takes us on a journey from his childhood in Lagos to NBA champion. One of the greatest players in basketball history, he not only became an African sporting hero but one of the highest profile Muslim athletes. Where the Lions sleep tonight: Not long now before thousands of British and Irish rugby fans make the journey to New Zealand and many hotels in the host cities and towns are oversubscribed. Others have raised prices to cash in on the influx of travellers. It all means that some are finding it difficult on find suitable accommodation. Step forward Kiwi Adam Gilshnan. He has set up a Facebook page designed to match up New Zealanders with a spare room and Lions fans looking for somewhere to lay their heads... For free! Boarders versus Borders: The annual International Day of Sport for Peace and Development was marked on Thursday 6th April 2017. Organised by the United Nations it recognises the influence sport can have on human rights and equality. Mona Seraji, a snowboarder from Iran, explains the story behind "Boarders versus Borders" her campaign against President Trump's proposed travel ban. The Strea-king: What is it about attending sporting events that seems to encourage some people to feel the need to take off all their clothes, and streak across the pitch?! We’re confident the free flow of alcohol might have something to do with it. Mark Roberts has streaked more time than you've had hot diners, but what pushed him to do it the first time, (incidentally at the Hong Kong Sevens which is taking place this weekend) and then keep doing it... The gangster’s son and the Iraqi Olympic boxing team: American former boxer Maurice “The Termite” Watkins tells us about his experience of managing the Iraq boxing team at the 2004 Olympic Games. Using the chant “Iraq! Iraq! Iraq is back!” he became a celebrity in the country with thousands of people wearing t-shirts with the phrase printed on them. He also reveals the details behind his nickname! Photo: Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O'Neal go up for the ball during a Finals game at The Summit in Houston, Texas. Credit: ALLSPORT USA /Allsp