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The empire strikes back
On the eve of an eagerly awaited Ashes series, Peter Wilby reveals how the forces of globalisation are killing off the old game of cricket and predicts that the future belongs to India
Game, set . . . and Scottish flag
Andy Murray may be wishing he’d never raised his nationality – but the worlds of tennis and politics often clash.
A total white-out
In Britain, black people are excluded from decision-making in top-flight football. It will take more than one club appointment to change that
Toon Army goes belly up
Newcastle fans end the season with three awards in the New Statesman's star-studded prizegiving ceremony
Artists and warriors
With no balance in the team, Arsène let his Gunners fizzle out
Clichés of the titans
Which of the overused football wisdoms are still valid, asks Hunter Davies
Play the straight bat
In Acton, my son’s cricket team thrash the opposition mercilessly. This is riches undreamt of: I know what it feels like to be Australian
Croatian sensation
Hunter Davies leaves Britain behind for a far more civilised football experience
Pass the sickbag, Alice
. . . on tax dodgers, deportations, crocked fast bowlers and women drivers
Cricket's revolution
The Ashes and globalisation
Ziauddin Sardar
Move over viagra
Religion
Does God hate women?
Art
Medals of dishonour
James Macintyre
Cameron the bully?
Canada
The new dope lords
Television
Revelations
Travel
Brussels and surrealism
Vote!
Will China rule the world?










