Sports

It's time for skateboarding's environmental reckoning
Skate

It's time for skateboarding's environmental reckoning

Skateboarding is heavily dependent on carbon-hungry concrete, but could a cement-free alternative and a focus on skate-friendly cities help reduce its impact?

Written by: Sam Haddad

Photos celebrating indigenous Bolivian women in extreme sports
Photography

Photos celebrating indigenous Bolivian women in extreme sports

Photographer Celia D. Luna documents skaters, wrestlers and mountain climbers who also identify as 'cholitas' – a once derogatory term for indigenous women who endured decades of discrimination, but have come to represent an integral part of Bolivian national identity.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Ramla Ali will never stop fighting
Sports

Ramla Ali will never stop fighting

Amid the release of her new book, the former refugee turned boxer, model, humanitarian and now author reflects on the turbulent journey that has shaped her remarkable rise.

Written by: Daisy Schofield

The hidden world of Monopoly and its anti-capitalist roots
Outdoors

The hidden world of Monopoly and its anti-capitalist roots

More than a game — To mark the board game's 85th anniversary this month, writer Sean Cole investigates Monopoly's socialist origins and the fierce tournament scene keeping the game alive today.

Written by: Sean Cole

The wild, misunderstood world of competitive Scrabble
Outdoors

The wild, misunderstood world of competitive Scrabble

Word play — Despite its humble origins, for many players, Scrabble is much more than just a game, but a fiercely competitive, lifelong commitment. Writer Sean Cole speaks to some of the world's leading players to find out what it takes to rise to the top of the ranks.

Written by: Sean Cole

The hidden lives and dreams behind the 2022 World Cup
Film

The hidden lives and dreams behind the 2022 World Cup

Real-life fantasy football — Every year, Qatar's migrant workers get to play in a football tournament of their own. For some, it's a much-needed form of escape. For others, it's a chance to be discovered. Acclaimed documentary The Workers Cup offers a glimpse into the shocking reality behind sport's greatest stage.

Written by: Cian Traynor

The Congolese commando who chose wrestling over revenge
Culture

The Congolese commando who chose wrestling over revenge

Grappling for change — After several assassination attempts, Big Papa T fled for his life and lost everything. Now he's changing lives in London, where his quest for vengeance has turned into a mission to help others.

Written by: Christopher Clark

Zen and the art of Mixed Martial Arts
Culture

Zen and the art of Mixed Martial Arts

Downtime with Nick Osipczak — Vice Sports spends some quality time with MMA fighter Nick Osipczak, discovering that Taoism and sacred geometry are just as important to him as hitting the gym.

Written by: Advertorial

This youth football club is breaking barriers and uniting London neighbourhoods
Culture

This youth football club is breaking barriers and uniting London neighbourhoods

The unifying power of sport — Jamal Edwards has gone from being amateur filmmaker to an online entrepreneur worth millions. Now he's utilising his influence to unite London's youth and equip them with the power of self-belief.

Written by: Jason Nicco-Annan

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