Sport
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‘Time to consign the Olympics to history’
Should the Olympic Games be cancelled for ever? The world’s biggest sporting event is now likely to be postponed because of the pandemic –some feel we would better off without it any way.
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Fury’s triumph ‘the greatest comeback in sport’
Can boxing be a force for good? One man has shrugged off his demons to become champion of the world. But the sport can lead to death and causes an alarming incidence of chronic brain injury.
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Sumo wrestler’s tears make waves in shock win
Are tears good for sport? A sumo wrestler has thrown tradition out of the ring. His tears of joy delighted his fans, but raised doubts about whether it is ever acceptable for athletes to cry.
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Maths: the secret to the game of life
Are there any problems maths can’t solve? It is the secret of success in chess and fantasy football; it is why computers are making more of our decisions. But is life only a numbers game?
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Stunning England become World Cup favourites
Do you agree that these six points make rugby better than football? England may win glory on Saturday, but many are saying the real winners are the ethos and excitement of the game itself.
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‘Football family must wage war on racists’
Should England have walked off the field? Despite high-profile resignations and UEFA charges over the Bulgarian fans’ racism, some say things will not change until teams refuse to play on.
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‘No human is limited,’ says marathon champion
Was it tainted by technology? Eliud Kipchoge has entered the pantheon of the greats alongside Roger Bannister who ran a four-minute mile, 65 years ago. A triumph for sport — or for science?
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England star: We will walk off over racist abuse
Is this the right thing to do? England footballer Tammy Abraham has said that the whole squad may walk off the pitch if they hear any form of racist abuse during their Euro 2020 qualifiers.
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The drive behind one brilliant shining star
Is self-discipline the secret of success? She is one of the world’s best athletes, but Dina Asher-Smith is also a writer, model and an academic whizz with a razor wit. How does she do it?
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Salazar ‘used his athletes like lab animals’
Has the time come to legalise doping? The world of athletics is in turmoil after Alberto Salazar’s shock ban from coaching for four years. Many are now calling for a radical fresh start.
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Iran’s #BlueGirl and the shaming of football
Does world football have any purpose beyond profit? This is the question raised by the abject failure of the highest-governing body of the sport, FIFA, after the death of Sahar Khodayari.
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Battle of the titans launches Rugby World Cup
Whisper it quietly, but is rugby a better game than football? The World Cup kicks off in Tokyo this morning and all the world’s a stage as the giants of the game prepare for an epic battle.
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Cancer survivor swims Channel FOUR times
Could you have done it? Sarah Thomas swam 134 miles without stopping for 54 hours, fighting strong currents, hurting from salt water in her throat, and stung in the face by jelly fish.
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England basks in glorious Ashes comeback
Is Ben Stokes England’s greatest sportsperson? Stokes led the England cricket team to a thrilling, improbable victory against Australia on Sunday. It is his second spectacular feat in six weeks.
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Esports industry set to break $1bn barrier
An addictive waste of time or a serious competitive sport? After a US teenager won $3m in the first-ever Fortnite World Cup on Sunday, the debate over the future of esports has exploded.