Chart of the day: Going for gold
By Alex Hern - 11 July 18:13
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Rio Ferdinand, in July 2011. Photo: Getty Images
Rio Ferdinand's tweet flirts with Contempt of Court laws
By New Statesman - 09 July 13:29

Footballer tweets about "Liar Liar" as the court case between his brother Anton and John Terry begins.

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Andy Murray serves in a practice session. Photograph: Getty Images
The highs and lows of a British tennis player
By Rosalind Goates - 08 July 10:23

Is today the day?

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Oscar Pistorius competing at the Paralympic World Cup in May 2012
Oscar Pistorius makes history as first amputee athlete selected for the Olympics
By Caroline Crampton - 04 July 14:19

The "Blade Runner" has been picked for South Africa's 4x400m team.

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Ed Smith: in the zone.
The mystery of sporting form
By Ed Smith - 04 July 10:32

When a sportsman is in “the zone”, he is in a state of total absorption.

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The Olympic stadium and the Orbit thing. Photograph: Getty Images
London Olympics: How have the last seven years treated Newham?
By Alex Hern - 03 July 11:00

The borough of Newham has yet to see that many gains from hosting the Olympics.

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David Beckham holds the Olympic Flame as it arrives at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall
No gold medal for Goldenballs Beckham
By Steven Baxter - 28 June 16:17

Dropping Beckham from the Olympic squad may have effectively ended his international career, but it was the kindest thing to do.

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Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring during England v Ukraine
On Wayne Rooney’s hair and football personalities
By Sophie Elmhirst - 20 June 17:19

Keeping your hair while all around are losing theirs.

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Bored children at a football match. WE KNOW YOUR PAIN. Photograph: Getty Images
Football: Fanatics and the rest of us
By Alex Hern - 19 June 14:22

40% of us don't give a toss about football. Another 35% only care a bit.

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Hungary teach England a tactical lesson at Wembley in 1953
Football tactics have got out of shape
By Jonathan Wilson - 13 June 15:42

When, and why, did the international game lose its tactical innovation?

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Plastic Brit? Mo Farah after winning a race in Oregon earlier this month.
"Plastic Brits": are some Olympians more worthy of a cheer than others?
By Steve Baxter - 12 June 11:27

Screaming about "plastic Brits" may be a rare example of the Mail getting its own readers wrong.

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Netherlands national football team players vie for the ball.
Gordon Taylor: "unacceptable" for UEFA not to investigate racist chants
By George Eaton - 08 June 13:31

The head of the Professional Footballers' Association says UEFA must deal with racism "in the strongest way possible".

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England's Andrew Strauss bats against the West Indies.
Cricket: the joy of a ludicrous game
By Alan White - 04 June 15:53

Reflections on England vs the West Indies.

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Some things at City never change
Some things at City never change
By Jonathan Derbyshire - 16 May 16:29
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AFP to send 180 journalists to cover Olympics
By Andrew Pugh - 16 May 10:34

French news agency aims to provide 1,000 videos in different languages

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Pablo Zabaleta of Manchester City celebrates scoring the first goal against QPR
Premier League final day 2012: in pictures
By New Statesman - 13 May 11:55

Manchester City's title. Bolton down but QPR avoid relegation despite last minute defeat.

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New Statesman
The Prem, Pep and Van Persie
By Hunter Davies - 09 May 18:27

It’s that time of the season when we say it’s that time of the season.

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New Statesman
In my head, son
By Jonathan Derbyshire - 02 May 15:50
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New Statesman
Why the UK should boycott Euro 2012 in Ukraine
By Denis MacShane - 02 May 12:42

Cameron should join Merkel and take a stand on political repression.

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New Statesman
10 things you need to know about Roy Hodgson
By Emily Wight - 01 May 16:00

He's an "old-school socialist" and a Philip Roth fan.

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New Statesman
Most players don’t give a flying tuck
By Hunter Davies - 26 April 13:13
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New Statesman
The Diary: Roger Mosey
By Roger Mosey - 25 April 16:05

Olympic mascots, the next D-G and getting revenge on Jeremy Vine

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Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Ramires celebrates.
Barcelona vs Chelsea: in pictures
By New Statesman - 24 April 22:18

Chelsea through to a the Champions League final after dramatic aggregate win over Barcelona.

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Protesters run for cover from tear gas fired by riot police
Bahraini protester found dead on on eve of Grand Prix
By Alex Hern - 21 April 12:26

The controversial event carries on despite the fatality.

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New Statesman
I'm an F1 fan but I can't watch the Bahrain Grand Prix
By Steven Baxter - 20 April 10:09

The race will put a veneer of respectability on a despicable regime.

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New Statesman
Don't just boo the player, boo the club
By Hunter Davies - 18 April 17:49
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Felicity Aston.
Felicity Aston: Ice queen
By Samira Shackle - 03 April 15:56
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New Statesman
Football will outlive us all, even me
By Hunter Davies - 29 March 16:57
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Hunter Davis
Why we love Messi, but not tidy Ronaldo
By Hunter Davies - 26 March 1:00
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Olivier Giroud and Mathieu Debuchy kiss after a goal.
Homophobia, football, and the French kiss making headlines
By Daniel Jacobius Morgan - 25 March 11:58

A clip of two footballers kissing in front of a stadium full of fans raises questions about homophob

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