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
Culture
Spain’s footballers, cream of the Euros, reflect a changed nation
Sport can express fierce rivalries—but it can also heal
Culture
How Germany’s football is tied to its politics
Lessons in government from Julian Nagelsmann and his team
Culture
What it takes to be a sprinter in the Tour de France
Jasper Philipsen goes very fast. Just don’t expect him to finish near the winners
