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North Korea’s women eye football comeback
Under the Radar Once a powerhouse team and regime’s tool of soft power, the Eastern Azaleas then ‘all but disappeared’ from international competition
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The 8 best sports TV shows of all time
the week recommends ‘Heated Rivalry’ is just the latest show to use a sports hook to win audiences
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Are corners killing football?
Talking Point After an era of possession-based tactics, a more ‘physical’ approach has emerged, but many fans believe it is ‘ruining the spectacle’
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Winter Olympics end with US men’s hockey gold
Speed Read The US men’s hockey team beat Canada to win their first Olympic gold medal since 1980
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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
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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
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