Sport
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Apathy and tedium as England reach World Cup
Is it time to get rid of international football? England have qualified for the World Cup, but their performances displayed an eye-watering lack of invention. Optimism is at an all-time low.
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‘U Bum’ rages James as athletes slam Trump
Is the US National Football League row actually about race? All across America yesterday players, most black, defied the president’s call to sack those who refuse to stand during the anthem.
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Rio Ferdinand swaps boots for boxing gloves
Should we all have more than one big goal in life? Rio Ferdinand aims to win a professional boxing title within 12 months. But some think he has made a “dangerous” decision.
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Brazilian icon smashes world transfer record
Neymar has joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona, becoming the most expensive footballer in history. Transfer fees have exploded this summer, but is it good for the game?
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‘The greatest sprinter of all time’ bows out
The world’s fastest man will retire after running his final race this weekend. Does Usain Bolt deserve to be considered one of the greatest sportsmen ever, or is he just a freak of nature?
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LA has ‘clear path’ to host 2028 Olympics
The City of Angels has agreed to host the Olympic games in 11 years. But the bidding process was disappointingly brief, leaving many wondering whether the Olympics’ appeal is on the wane.
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Federer triumph compared to great work of art
Yesterday Roger Federer broke the record books as he won Wimbledon. He also drew comparisons with history’s greatest sporting geniuses and with some of the greatest artists too. Should he?
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How mindfulness became Konta’s secret weapon
Johanna Konta has been knocked out of Wimbledon. But she played very well the past two weeks — a fact that many put down to her calm on the court. How important is mental training in sport?
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‘Most men would thrash Serena’ says McEnroe
Serena Williams is the greatest female tennis player ever. But ex-star John McEnroe thinks she would be out of her depth in men’s tennis. If this is true, does it devalue women’s sport?
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Brain injuries could mark ‘the end of sport’
A study of NFL players suggests that brain injuries can be easily detected from an early age. More and more sports are coming under fire for the dangers they pose. Will they survive?
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Golf legend Woods slammed after driving arrest
He is a racial icon. He was the world’s best golfer for over a decade. But now Tiger Woods could go to prison after the latest tribulations in his personal life. Is he a hero or a villain?
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Rio: ‘I thought it was weak to show emotions’
Two years ago the former England captain lost his wife to breast cancer. Tonight, a documentary explores his difficult journey with grief. Is he right to go public with something so private?
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Out of Syrian ruins a football miracle rises
Their country has been at war since 2011. Millions have fled. Thousands have died. And yet, among the carnage, Syria’s football team may qualify for the World Cup. How is this possible?
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The slavery row over England’s rugby anthem
As England’s rugby team go for their 19th consecutive win tomorrow, a debate has erupted over their fans’ anthem, the origins of which lie in slavery. Is ‘cultural appropriation’ a bad thing?
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A night of joy and mayhem in Barcelona
On Wednesday night Barcelona defeated Paris Saint-Germain 6–1 to complete one of sport’s most extraordinary comebacks. Is this why football is the world’s most popular sport?