The sports page
Our column covers sports around the world from cricket to boxing, from golf to MLB and NFL
Culture
Time for LIV, golf’s Saudi-funded rebel tour, to drift into obscurity
As a golfing experiment it has failed
Culture
From Diego Simeone to Arsenal: in praise of sport’s dark arts
Pushing a game’s rules to the limits is part of competition
Culture
The sport in which nine-year-old prodigies are world-beaters
Stars of many sports are getting older. Not so chess
Culture
Football’s “sleeping giants” should be cherished
The rise and fall of big clubs is a sign of healthy competition
Culture
What should “inclusion” include at the Paralympics?
The games make a virtue of their diversity. But there’s still room to grow
Culture
Coco Gauff risks joining the ranks of tennis’s nearly-greats
Like several of the sport’s best players, her struggles against a particular rival could be career-altering
Culture
Elite sport isn’t meant to be fun, is it?
Even for stars who love what they do, success can be a grind
Culture
Making sense of the world’s most dangerous horse race
Il Palio is chaotic and corrupt—and full of community spirit
Culture
Slow down: longer races offer fans more than sprints do
Middle- and long-distance races have a drama that short ones cannot match
Culture
The most memorable part of the Paris Olympics may be uncompetitive
Opening ceremonies remain a core part of the Olympic experience
Culture
The wonderful world of Ireland’s greatest sports
Gaelic football and hurling are loved by millions across the island. And nobody gets paid