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The Olympic timekeepers keeping the Games on track
Under the Radar Swiss watchmaking giant Omega has been at the finish line of every Olympic Games for nearly 100 years
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Nordic combined: the Winter Olympics sport that bars women
In The Spotlight Female athletes excluded from participation in demanding double-discipline events at Milano-Cortina
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What to watch out for at the Winter Olympics
The Explainer Family dynasties, Ice agents and unlikely heroes are expected at the tournament
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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History-making moments of Super Bowl halftime shows past
in depth From Prince to Gloria Estefan, the shows have been filled with memorable events
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The US Olympic figure skating team might be the ‘greatest’ ever
In the Spotlight The team will take to the ice in February
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Who is to blame for Maccabi Tel Aviv fan-ban blunder?
Today’s Big Question MPs call for resignation of West Midlands Police chief constable over ‘dodgy’ justification of ban from Aston Villa match, but role of Birmingham Safety Advisory Group also under scrutiny
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Amorim follows Maresca out of Premier League after ‘awful’ season
In the Spotlight Manchester United head coach sacked after dismal results and outburst against leadership, echoing comments by Chelsea boss when he quit last week
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Ashes to ashes, ducks to ducks: the end of Bazball?
Talking Point Swashbuckling philosophy of England men’s cricket team ‘that once carried all along with it has become divisive and polarising’
By The Week UK Published
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Marty Supreme: Timothée Chalamet is ‘captivating’ as a ping pong prodigy
The Week Recommends Josh Safdie’s ‘electrifying’ tale about a table tennis hustler is hotly tipped for Oscars glory
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Five years after his death, Diego Maradona’s family demand justice
In the Spotlight Argentine football legend’s medical team accused of negligent homicide and will stand trial – again – next year
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Will 2026 be the Trump World Cup?
In the Spotlight US president already using the world’s most popular football tournament to score political points
By The Week UK Published
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‘Laughing stock’: Anthony Joshua’s £140m bout with Jake Paul
Talking Point Boxing fans have expressed concerns the YouTuber may not survive the fight with British heavyweight
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Will Japan’s first female prime minister defy sumo’s ban on women?
Under the Radar Sanae Takaichi must decide whether to break with centuries of tradition and step into the ring to present the trophy
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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David Beckham’s rocky road to knighthood
In The Spotlight Football star has waged a ‘20-year campaign’ for the honour
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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