Women’s sports associations accuse heads of IHF and EHF of ‘blatant sexism’ after Norwegian team finedWomen’s sports associations across Europe have called for the resignation of the presidents of both the international and European handball federation…
Malice at the Palace: how a new doc reexamines the epochal NBA brawl
A new docuseries offers a fresh perspective on the infamous 2004 melee that changed the shape of basketball as we know itFor my money, the indelible image from the Malice in the Palace – the notorious 2004 on-court riot that pitted NBA players against …
Premier League 2021-22 preview No 14: Newcastle
Steve Bruce is entering dangerous territory with fans back because many feel he is not getting the best from the squadGuardian writers’ predicted position: 15th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tip…
The Leap Year: Team GB athletes’ wait for Tokyo 2020
Following the news that Tokyo 2020 was to become the first Olympic Games to be postponed in its 125 year history, photographer Sam Mellish undertook a project to show the resilience of British athletes Although the challenges of Covid made planning di…
Lionel Messi heading to Paris to seal PSG move after agreeing two-year contract
Deal worth about €35m a year net and has option to extendMessi in talks with PSG since plan to stay at Barcelona collapsedLionel Messi has agreed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain and is due to fly to France to complete the transfer. The dea…
David Squires on … what to look out for in the 2021-22 Premier League season
Our cartoonist’s club-by-club guide to what might happen in the English top flight in the coming seasonLike what we do? Consider supporting our journalismDoing some shopping? Buy a David Squires cartoon here Continue reading…
The Spin | Dom Sibley’s inertia is costing England and could lose him his place
The team for Trent Bridge was muddled – Chris Silverwood needs to think more like the ousted national selector Ed SmithWhen it wasn’t making you tear your hair out, the first Test was a lot of fun. But let’s face it, England got out of jail, thanks to …
Untold review – gripping doc series delivers an irresistible sports fix
Missing the Olympics? Netflix’s thrilling new show will fill the gap with its deep dives into astonishing moments from sports history, starting with the ‘Malice at the Palace’ basketball brawlFrom Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles to Tyrone Mings, there has…
ICC prepares bid for cricket’s inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Olympics ‘part of cricket’s long-term future,’ says ICCWorking group to be chaired by ECB chief Ian WatmoreThe International Cricket Council is preparing a bid for the game’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the governing body said o…
‘It spoke of humanity and hope’: our readers’ favourite Olympics moments
Our readers pick their standout memories from an emotional, inspiring and all-consuming Olympic Games in TokyoWhat I love about the Olympics is getting invested in sports I would never watch otherwise. This time, I was absorbed by the taekwondo. The ru…