boxing
The Kray Twins and Boxing: Remembering a Lifelong Passion for Violence
From the boxing booths of East London, the Kray Twins rose to become Britain’s most notorious criminals of the 1960s. Here, we take a deep dive into their lifelong passion for the sweet science.
Jim Weeks
10.8.17
The F1 Logo Controversy
The Hidden Optical Illusion in the Formula 1 Logo Is Tearing Us Apart
How much of our world is true to reality, and how much is an interpretation formed by our own beliefs and prejudices?
Jim Weeks
9.17.17
Football
The Day England's Footballers Gave the Nazi Salute
Ahead of their game against Germany in May 1938, the English national football side gave the Nazi salute. Almost 70 years on it remains among the most controversial moments in the team's history.
Jim Weeks
9.16.17
football on the telly
Does it Matter Who Presents Match of the Day?
Would it honestly make any difference if the show was anchored by a former Tory MP, or a tiny dog?
Jim Weeks
7.21.17
Formula 1
Formula 1’s Strange Relationship with 'Pay Drivers'
Once derided as possessing far more money than talent, pay drivers are now ubiquitous in F1 – and some of them are bloody quick. What does this often pejorative term mean in the modern context?
Jim Weeks
7.18.17
On the Run
Meet the Man Who's Just Run an Ultra Marathon on All Seven Continents
Joel Runyon completed the challenge to raise money for Pencils of Promise, a charity that builds schools in the developing world.
Jim Weeks
7.14.17
Paying for It
Formula 1’s Strange Relationship with 'Pay Drivers'
Once derided as possessing far more money than talent, pay drivers are now ubiquitous in F1 – and some of them are bloody quick. What does this often pejorative term mean in the modern context?
Jim Weeks
7.14.17
Southampton
The Neutral’s Guide to Falling In Love With… Southampton
In our latest Neutral's Guide we head for the crisp sea air of the south coast, home to what many consider to be the best-run club in the Premier League.
Jim Weeks
7.13.17
The F1 Logo Controversy
The Hidden Optical Illusion In the Formula 1 Logo is Tearing us Apart
How much of our world is true to reality, and how much is an interpretation formed by our own beliefs and prejudices?
Jim Weeks
7.6.17
the rumble in the jungle
How Muhammad Ali Stunned the World at the Rumble in the Jungle
The Rumble in the Jungle was a fight of such significance that it transcended boxing, perhaps even sport as a whole, to become a moment of 20th century history. This is how it happened.
Jim Weeks
6.29.17
Le Tournoi de France
Le Tournoi: The Forgettable Competition with an Immortal Highlight
It has been 20 years since Le Tournoi gave soccer one of the greatest goals of all time. Roberto Carlos' strike lit up the competition, but it was England who triumphed in this oft-forgotten international contest.
Jim Weeks
6.15.17
fox hunting
A Political Bloodsport: the Hunting Act in 2017 and Beyond
Prime Minister Theresa May reaffirmed her support for fox hunting last month and promised a free vote during the next parliament, but the bloodsport has never been more unpopular.
Jim Weeks
6.1.17
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