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Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal: grand slam wins, big titles and career records
In the Spotlight Djokovic scooped his first Olympic gold in Paris this summer to match Rafael Nadal's win at Beijing 2008
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated
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Cop benched after NFL star handcuffed in traffic stop
Speed Read A Miami-Dade police officer detained Dolphins star Tyreek Hill before the game
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'This broken system leads to unfair competition'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Paralympics: can Team USA turn things around for Los Angeles 2028?
Today's Big Question Beijing and London offer model for how hosting can lead to medal success as China maintains dominance
By The Week UK Published
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The worst baseball franchises of the Wild Card era
The Explainer These teams have consistently failed to find a winning formula
By David Faris Published
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Should American pro sports ditch their player drafts?
Talking Points Why the NWSL is embracing free agency for new players
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will a death at the CrossFit Games change the sport?
Today's Big Question CrossFitter Lazar Dukic drowned during a competition earlier this month
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The 'Swiss model' shaking up the Champions League
In the Spotlight Uefa says the new format offers 'greater excitement' but critics say boredom is guaranteed
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The wit and wisdom of Sven-Göran Eriksson
In Depth The first foreign coach to manage England on football, life and death
By The Week Staff Published
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Raygun: heir to Eddie the Eagle?
Talking Point Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn has become 'a worldwide meme'
By The Week UK Published
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Graham Thorpe obituary: 'chameleon' batsman with 100 England caps
In depth Cricketer's 'bottle in abundance' endeared him to fans
By The Week UK Published
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Looking ahead to the new and returning events at the 2028 Summer Olympics
In the Spotlight Flag football, squash and the obstacle course will debut alongside returning competitions
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Cars have become the nexus where technological, economic, and national security considerations intersect'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Boxing at the Olympics: the row over sexual differences
Talking Point Controversy over Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting shines a spotlight on the murky world of gender testing – and the IOC's inaction
By The Week UK Published
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