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Why fighting is allowed in ice hockey
In Depth Fights are still seen in numerous professional games
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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Why Jannik Sinner's ban has divided the tennis world
In the Spotlight The timing of the suspension handed down to the world's best male tennis player has been met with scepticism
By The Week UK Published
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When 'a kiss is not a kiss': Spanish football on trial
Talking Point Luis Rubiales faces up to two-and-a-half years in jail if convicted of sexually assaulting footballer Jenni Hermoso
By The Week UK Published
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Argentina's gene-edited horses
Under the Radar Scientists in the polo-obsessed nation have produced world's first genetically edited horses, designed to outrun champion mare whose DNA they (mostly) share
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Trump orders ban on trans female athletes
speed read The order directs the federal government to withhold funding from schools that do not comply
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Cristiano Ronaldo at 40: what now?
Talking Point Highest-paid football player in the world still has epic goals in his sights
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Dodgers' spending spree renews push for salary cap
The Explainer Spending limits might not be the answer that smaller market teams are looking for
By David Faris Published
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Denis Law obituary: fond farewell to 'the King of the Stretford End'
In the Spotlight Scottish footballer who was one of Manchester United's 'Holy Trinity' has died aged 84
By The Week UK Published
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Luke Littler: who is the teenager on the cusp of making darts history?
In the Spotlight The 17-year-old Briton must beat Michael van Gerwen to win his first world title
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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How should the cricketing world handle Afghanistan?
Talking Point England under pressure to boycott upcoming men's match against the nation, which remains an ICC member despite Taliban ban on women's team
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The biggest sporting events of 2025
The Explainer Women's Rugby World Cup and African Cup of Nations are among sporting highlights this coming year
By The Week UK Published
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'Solitude has become a notable, and worrisome, trend of our times'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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End of an era: is this the end of Manchester City's success?
Talking Point Premier League reigning champions face uncertain future after consistent losses
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Chennai's chess champions
In The Spotlight The Indian city is 'churning out' a flood of chess 'wizards' and 'geniuses'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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