Sports

In The Spotlight Spurs have sunk into the bottom three of the Premier League with only six matches left – and relegation is an expensive business

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 13 April 26

Talking Point Azzurri last won a knockout match on the game’s biggest stage before the first iPhone was released

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 2 April 26

Speed Read The ban will begin with the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 27 March 26

Speed Read A tiebreaking double in the ninth inning gave Venezuela the 3-2 win

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 18 March 26

Speed Read The state accused the company of taking illegal bets on world events

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 18 March 26

The Explainer Iranian football team won’t travel to America – and Iraq struggles to qualify for tournament when airspace is closed

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 18 March 26

In the Spotlight Premier League’s youngest scorer is a schoolboy not allowed in the men’s changing room

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 17 March 26

The Week Recommends The Milano Cortina Olympics was the highlight of the winter season, and the perfect inspiration to explore what snow has to offer

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 10 March 26

Under the Radar Once a powerhouse team and regime’s tool of soft power, the Eastern Azaleas then ‘all but disappeared’ from international competition

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 3 March 26

the week recommends ‘Heated Rivalry’ is just the latest show to use a sports hook to win audiences

By David Faris Published 26 February 26

Talking Point After an era of possession-based tactics, a more ‘physical’ approach has emerged, but many fans believe it is ‘ruining the spectacle’

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 26 February 26

Speed Read The US men’s hockey team beat Canada to win their first Olympic gold medal since 1980

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 23 February 26