Sport
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England manager hails a summer to be proud of
Has sport become the source of our deepest values? An open letter by Gareth Southgate before tomorrow’s opening game in Euro 2020 won praise for its thoughtful version of patriotism.
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Robinson tweets spark ‘cancel culture’ row
Should a person’s racist past be forgiven? Yesterday, as a second cricketer was linked with offensive posts, many called for punishment. But some say we should accept that people can change.
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Fans boo footballers for anti-racist stance
Should footballers of all nations take the knee? Yesterday, the world of sport rushed to defend the England team. For some, the jeers are proof that all players must act now to fight racism.
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Tennis star makes a stand for mental health
Has elite sport become too cruel? Today the world of tennis is in turmoil after Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open in protest against the demands of the media.
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‘An Olympics without fans is not the Olympics’
Are fans the real heroes of sport? The news yesterday that some Japanese spectators may be allowed at this summer’s Olympics was a reminder that athletes alone do not make an event.
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Ace in the hole: how poker boosts your brain
Can a card game teach us the truth about life? Today, the online poker world is looking forward to a landmark match. But some believe that games offer much more than short-term thrills.
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The people are revolting – and succeeding
Does people power always win? Spontaneous protests by football fans have ended British involvement in the Super League, showing how passion can triumph over formidable opposition.
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‘A spit in the face of fans’ says UEFA chief
Should supporters own 51% of every football team? As fans mutiny and political leaders rage over a cash grab by wealthy bosses, the case for major legal reform is growing.
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Cricket fans fear a farewell to the googly
Should cricket change its traditional language? A much-hyped new tournament, The Hundred, is challenging not only the way the game is played, but the words we use to talk about it.
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Women’s football celebrates a TV triumph
Can it be as entertaining as men’s? Yesterday the BBC and Sky announced that they will pay millions of pounds to show top matches on TV, raising hopes that equality is not far off.
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Shocking photos shame the ‘sport of kings’
Should horse racing be banned? Pictures of a prominent trainer and a jockey disrespecting dead horses have outraged fans and critics of the sport alike, sparking debate about animal rights.
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Dramatic crash threatens champion’s career
Is this man the greatest athlete in history? In the latest of many dramatic life events, Tiger Woods has survived a terrifying car accident, but there are fears he may never play golf again.
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Tennis star defies doctors at Grand Slam debut
Should we all make more of our gifts? In hours, Francesca Jones will play in the Australian Open despite having only three fingers on each hand – an incredible triumph over adversity.
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Savage mountain finally beaten by teamwork
Is it madness? A team of Nepali climbers has risen to the ultimate mountaineering challenge, becoming the first to conquer K2 in the depths of winter. But some wonder what the point was.
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Welcome 2021, a year of sport like no other
Is sport the world’s most important language? After the cancellation of so many popular events in 2020, organisers believe that this year will be one of unparalleled sporting thrills.