Sports

Talking Point The beautiful game’s roots may lie in Scotland – or Ancient China

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 23 June 26

The Week Recommends Tee off in style at these luxury resorts

By Deeya Sonalkar, The Week UK Published 23 June 26

In the Spotlight Colombia and Haiti are among the countries that have courted scandal

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 23 June 26

Talking Point Broadcaster’s ‘relegation’ of expert tactician to ‘kitchen-esque’ set has been branded ‘unwitting sexism’

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 19 June 26

Talking Point Star players dropped for breaking curfew, amid claims there is something ‘seriously wrong with the culture’

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 16 June 26

Speed Read The president turned 80-years-old over the weekend

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 15 June 26

Talking Point The largest, and perhaps ‘most politicised’ tournament of its kind has begun, but it has received mixed reactions

By The Week UK Published 13 June 26

The explainer The field is heating up

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 12 June 26

Under the Radar Curaçao and Cape Verde among the newcomers cast into the spotlight on world football’s biggest stage

By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published 11 June 26

In the Spotlight Adult entertainment mogul and football club owner has denied allegations of ‘predatory behaviour’ made by a number of women

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 10 June 26

Talking Point Three Lions fans ‘live in hope’ but will ‘turgid’ reality dash those dreams?

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 8 June 26

Talking Point Japanese star’s ‘court-ure’ has sparked fierce debate within the tennis community

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 3 June 26