Strong arms: the story of Pakistan women’s cricket
An inspiring story of the intense challenges faced by the women that pioneered women’s cricket in Pakistan.
Did Venus Williams Ever Get Her Due?
A look at the career and legacy of the first Williams sister to make her mark on the world of tennis.
Inside the Cultish Dreamworld of Augusta National
Behind the scenes at the sickly-sweet confection that is Augusta National Golf Club, home to The Masters. As one reader puts it, the author’s press pass will certainly not be renewed.
How Football Leaks Is Exposing Corruption in European Soccer
A whistleblowing hacker exposing football corruption has ruffled feathers in the game.
The Long Shots
The story of Luvo Manyonga, a hugely gifted South African long jumper, and also a one time user of tik, a local variant of crystal methamphetamine. The story looks at his life and career and the lives of the people who saw his potential and sought to help him.
An interview with Paul Kimmage: Team Sky’s charade has been exposed
An explosive interview with a cycling journalist on the controversy currently plaguing Team Sky.
Manchester’s Cold War
A piece looking at the extraordinary lengths football clubs will go to to find and recruit young players.
A Single Narrow Gasping Lung
The story of an extraordinary feat that took place in 1978 – the first ascent of Everest without supplementary oxygen. One of the final great barriers in human endurance was conquered by two strong characters known as “the terrible twins”.
The Dictator’s Team
A piece looking at how Syria’s dictatorship has used football to try to win hearts and minds, and the terrible situations players have been put into, even as their national team makes an unlikely bid for World Cup qualification.