Tag: Sport
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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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‘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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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?
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Cook: England’s ‘stubborn, cautious’ captain
Alastair Cook set a string of records as England’s cricket captain. When he resigned yesterday, commentators praised his quiet, gritty determination. Is this the true source of greatness?
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Tennis’s golden oldies party like it’s 2006
Roger Federer and Serena Williams won the men’s and women’s titles at the Australian Open tennis tournament this weekend. They both turned 35 last year. Are older champions good for sport?
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Out of Africa: football to light up the world
The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off tomorrow, taking elite players out of top European teams for up to six weeks in mid-season. Cause for complaint? Or brilliant for the global game?
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Rooney’s goal prompts row over greatness
Wayne Rooney has become Manchester United’s joint-top scorer of all time, with 249 goals for the club. He is on track to break the record outright. Is he the country’s greatest striker?
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Murray the fighter: ‘greatest of all time’
Last night Andy Murray became the first person to win Sports Personality of the Year three times. Some are now calling him Britain’s greatest ever athlete. Does he deserve the accolade?
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2016 in review: sport’s legends and underdogs
The last year has seen some memorable sporting achievements, from Leicester City’s title win to another set of gold medals for Usain Bolt. Was 2016 the year of the underdog or the legend?
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You're off! Gentlemen's game to use red cards
Cricketers have been trusted to uphold the spirit of the game since the 18th century. Now, for the first time, umpires will send them off. Should society mourn the demise of self-policing?
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Bolt’s secrets: what it takes to be best
The film ‘I am Bolt’ opening this weekend discloses the secrets of the world’s fastest man. Above all it shows how tough it is to be a world champion. Is being the best really worth it?