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How padel took over the world
In The Spotlight Smaller courts than tennis, thicker rackets than pickleball and glass walls on all sides – padel is enjoying a huge rise in popularity
By Abby Wilson Published
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The most abusive Ryder Cup in history
In The Spotlight ‘Snarling’ fan atmosphere at US golf venue was ‘off the scale’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Why does Donald Trump keeping showing up at major sporting events?
Today's Big Question Trump has appeared at the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500 and other events
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Cricket: has the Hundred finally come of age?
In the Spotlight In spite of the sceptics, this year's competition was marked by a sense of 'real progress'
By The Week UK Published
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Mermaiding: the underwater subculture on the rise
Under the Radar Cosplay meets fitness in an escapist fin-omenon that's making waves around the world
By Genevieve Bates Published
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8 hotels with ace tennis courts
The Week Recommends Bring your A game
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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The US Open's controversial 'superstars' doubles format
Talking Point New shortened competition attracts star pairings and bigger audiences to grand slam tennis event
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Libya's 'curious' football cup, played in Italy to empty stadiums
Under The Radar 'Curious collaboration' saw Al-Ahli Tripoli crowned league champions in Milan before a handful of spectators
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Hulk Hogan
Feature The pro wrestler who turned heel in art and life
By The Week US Published
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Crisis? What crisis? How Lionesses made the Euros final against the odds
Amid injuries and questions about form, England's women are one step away from glory
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Sweden's Soft Hooligans: the fans who brought 'good vibes' to the Euros
Under the Radar Formed to create a fun fan atmosphere, the Swedish football supporter group has been bringing the party to the championship
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The unsteady pace of Formula 1's US popularity
In Depth The racing sport is immensely popular in Europe but has seen mixed success in the US
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Kirsty Coventry: the former Olympian and first woman to lead the IOC
In the Spotlight Coventry, a former competitive swimmer, won two Olympic gold medals
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Jack Draper: can Britain's Wimbledon hopeful unseat Carlos Alcaraz?
In the Spotlight 'Volcano of emotion' smashes his racket during defeat in Queen's semi-final but world No.4 shows 'fighting spirit'
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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