Off-target Boks can defy Cup history
A South African World Cup win, without the guarantee of an elite goalkicker, would set the sort of example for which the world has been waiting.
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Will the power be enough to earn the glory?
South Africa has reminded every other World Cup contender that in terms of power and depth, no team matches them but is it enought to lief the Webb Ellis Cup?
Only the players can save Test cricket now
An enthralling Ashes obscured the fact that Test cricket is dying in other countries. Amid the T20 boom, players must take action if they want the long format to survive.
Atherton: Why Brook should be in England’s World Cup squad
Harry Brook’s one-day World Cup snub surprised teammates and pundits alike. MIKE ATHERTON unpacks England’s selection dilemma triggered by Ben Stokes’ reversed retirement.
Spanish football chief can kiss his career goodbye
A government minister has declared Luis Rubiales ‘cannot run Spanish football again’, as sponsors of the women’s team get jittery and allies abandon him after his World Cup kiss.
Openers prepare unexpected twist to Broad’s final chapter
The day began with the sun shining and Stuart Broad being feted by friend and foe. It ended amid gloom with England flat, Broad wicketless and Australia striding towards an unlikely victory.
Major rebuild looms for both Australia and England
These are two experienced (read ageing) teams and the intervening period before the next Ashes is likely to see some significant reshaping for both Australia and England.
Why this Tour scepticism is different to Lance Armstrong era
Lance Armstrong’s doping was exposed by David Walsh’s dogged pursuit of the truth. The award-winning reporter explains how scepticism about this year’s Tour de France is different on several fronts.
Semenya case highlights need for level playing field
Women with internal testes producing male-level testosterone possess the same key advantage in female competition that transgender athletes enjoy.
Modesty prevails in historic Hoylake
If you walk up the high street in Hoylake, you would hardly know that it is one of golf’s most historic towns.
Why Broad has Marnus ‘struggling with himself’
If Marnus Labuschagne cannot get out of his current slump, Australia’s Ashes hopes are significantly reduced.
‘We would have called back batter’: Root
Star batter says Australia’s controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow contrasts sharply with how England has gone about its Test cricket in the past 18 months.
Cycling superstar from land where they prefer you keep your head down
Tadej Pogacar likes rap music, playing FIFA and Manchester City; unlike anyone else, he has been ranked the world’s best cyclist for more than 90 weeks in a row.
Atherton and Taylor on Bazball, captaincy and Warne
Mark Taylor explains to Mike Atherton why he is a fan of Ben Stokes’ approach to captaincy.
Fine margins prove the difference as Bazball evolves
Bazball has evolved since first introduced by England last year. It needs to again to conquer the Australians.
Pint-sized Kante giant of midfield
N’Golo Kante leaves as a Premier League great. He leaves as a magnificent role model, a modest winner who let his football do the talking, who lived a quiet life, observing his faith, and respecting his teammates, managers and employers.
Instant Ashes classic was a battle of two captain fantastics
In the end, after five days of the most brilliant Test-match cricket, it came down to the captains and Pat Cummins was prepared to make amends for 2019’s Headingley affair.
Golf’s war over but road to peace is looking rocky
While the civil war has ceased, reintegrating LIV rebels into main tours is unlikely to sit well with PGA loyalists who are simmering with anger.
Rory’s expensive lesson: be careful what you stand for
Unlike Aussie Cameron Smith, Rory McIlroy turned down a $100m-plus offer to join LIV Golf. Now the PGA Tour has forged an unlikely peace with the rebel tour, it would only be human to ask was it worth it?
Inter show they won’t be Euro pushovers
Inter Milan handled the pressure of being favourites. Now, they must conjure the spirit of the underdog.
Bairstow best bet to batter Australia
Jonny Bairstow is back, and – once fit to do the job – rightly so.
Is ‘limited-overs’ racing a risk to F1’s integrity?
Netflix, new races and Sprint events have grown interest, but in years to come will we look back at that sudden growth as just a passing fad?
Celebrating Dickie Bird: The first, and last, celebrity umpire
The most famous umpire the game has known turned 90. MIKE ATHERTON pays tribute to the one and only Harold “Dickie” Bird.
Spurs must step outside their comfy culture or continue to come third in two-horse race
The problem with the culture at Spurs is that ‘to dare’ doesn’t necessarily lead to ‘to do’ (to scramble their motto).
No 1 record in the bag, but Djokovic isn’t done yet
Novak Djokovic says ‘I still want more achievements’ as he notches up 378 weeks at world No 1, surpassing Stefi Graf’s record.
Anderson’s fast bowling feats will prevail for all time
No fast bowler will take more wickets than James Anderson in Test cricket again. Ever.
Klopp crushed as Liverpool collapse
Vulnerable Liverpool looked overawed in an epic collapse that has left their season on the brink.
Joshua’s return to the ring all about ‘hustle’
Forget the stuff about titles, Tyson Fury or sporting timelines. It is, he said, about the cash.
Deluded or not, Tiger still a drawcard at 1294 in the world
Among a field featuring 19 of the top 20 players in the world, Woods was the undisputed star of the show in California.
Leaders Arsenal slip up in title race
Arsenal will lose top spot should Manchester City beat Aston Villa and then win here on Wednesday.
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