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English football and the etiquette of leaving the stadium early
Talking Point The belief that 'true fans stay to the end' does not always apply
By The Week UK Published
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Christian Horner and the Red Bull saga that refuses to go away
In the Spotlight 'Too dizzy-making' even for the 'merry-go-round world of F1'
By The Week UK Published
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Iowa's Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA scoring record
speed read College basketball star Caitlin Clark set the new record in Iowa's defeat of Ohio State
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The real reason Hong Kong is so mad at Lionel Messi
The Explainer Anger over soccer star Lionel Messi's failure to play in an exhibition game has escalated into a diplomatic spat
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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The Parkrun records row
In the Spotlight Weekly fun run deletes historic comparative data from website amid row over trans participants
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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The NFL's concussion settlement has seemingly failed its players
Under the Radar The league promised to pay players who had suffered brain trauma. Allegedly, it has not happened.
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The 'Enhanced Games': a dangerous dosage?
Talking Point A drug-fuelled Olympic-style competition is in the works but critics argue the risks are too high
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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WSL takeover: a new era for women's football?
Under the radar Split from governing body comes in wake of record crowds, TV audiences and revenue in the women's game
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Live events on streaming platforms could be cable's death blow
Under the Radar Netflix recently signed a massive deal for its first major live sports event
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame drama and inductees have arrived
In the Spotlight Some winners, some almost-winners and a couple near-losers
By David Faris Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Wellness, stressful siblings and the NFL
Podcast Is there any point to corporate wellness? And the science behind sibling rivalry? And could American football replace rugby?
By The Week Staff Published
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Sport in 2024: the biggest sporting events
Feature The Olympics, Paralympics and the Euros are on this year's sporting calendar
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published
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Celebrities and global icons who died in 2023
In Depth The world said farewell this year to high-profile people including Tina Turner, Betty Boothroyd and Bobby Charlton
By The Week UK Published
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Good news stories from 2023
In Depth Huge strides have been made in medicine and science, and records broken in women's sports and conservation
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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