By Owen Murray I have been a runner since I was about 13 years old. For almost five years I ran almost exclusively around my small hometown of Fairhaven, MA. Fairhaven is a pretty town with wide sidewalks and lots of familiar faces. Parents and coaches often stopped me while I was running to say […]
A Cubs Fan Lands in Boston
A Cubs Fan Lands in Boston
By Ryan Kanne There were only two questions that were asked in my house when I was young. The first was why I couldn’t take school more seriously. The second was when was the next Chicago Cubs game. It seemed we watched the Cubs play every single day on television. It didn’t matter […]
Away Games launches its first learning units
Away Games launches its first learning units
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first four learning units, in partnership with PBS Learning Media. Created for students in grades 9-12, Away Games Learning Units use sport as a means for students to approach some of the most intriguing and complex issues of our time. With a skillful blend of video, text, […]
Skateistan
Skateistan
Afghanistan is best known in the West for turmoil, political unrest, and religious extremism. But, since 2007, Oliver Percovich and the rest of the team behind Skateistan have been bringing a different kind of extreme to the streets of Kabul. Skateistan is a non-profit outfit that teaches skateboarding to children and young adults. Conceived […]
The Great British break-off
The Great British break-off
Away Games is pleased to welcome Will Bordell, commentator, linguist, and political analyst. His blog, “Our Political Will,” will appear occasionally at Away Games. The Great British break-off by Will Bordell It’s no longer fashionable to wonder whether the latest Great British sporting achievement might—in fact—be the last. Yet as Andy Murray, […]
A “Wicket” Fun Indian Experience: Cricket in India
A “Wicket” Fun Indian Experience: Cricket in India
Story from: Teagan Fleiner-Etheridge, Leverett, MA (St. Lawrence University ’15, Writer for Away Games) As an American studying abroad in India for four months, I was constantly looking for ways to make myself feel at home. I soon discovered that one of the best ways I could connect to Indians of all ages was through […]