Rio Ferdinand, in July 2011. Photo: Getty Images
By New Statesman - 09 July 13:29

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

Oscar Pistorius competing at the Paralympic World Cup in May 2012
By Caroline Crampton - 04 July 14:19

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

Ed Smith: in the zone.
By Ed Smith - 04 July 10:32

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

The Olympic stadium and the Orbit thing. Photograph: Getty Images
By Alex Hern - 03 July 11:00

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

David Beckham holds the Olympic Flame as it arrives at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall
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.

Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring during England v Ukraine
By Sophie Elmhirst - 20 June 17:19

Keeping your hair while all around are losing theirs.

Bored children at a football match. WE KNOW YOUR PAIN. Photograph: Getty Images
By Alex Hern - 19 June 14:22

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

Hungary teach England a tactical lesson at Wembley in 1953
By Jonathan Wilson - 13 June 15:42

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

Plastic Brit? Mo Farah after winning a race in Oregon earlier this month.
By Steve Baxter - 12 June 11:27

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

Netherlands national football team players vie for the ball.
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".

England's Andrew Strauss bats against the West Indies.
By Alan White - 04 June 15:53

Reflections on England vs the West Indies.

New Statesman
By Andrew Pugh - 16 May 10:34

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

Pablo Zabaleta of Manchester City celebrates scoring the first goal against QPR
By New Statesman - 13 May 11:55

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

New Statesman
By Hunter Davies - 09 May 18:27

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

New Statesman
By Denis MacShane - 02 May 12:42

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

New Statesman
By Emily Wight - 01 May 16:00

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

New Statesman
By Roger Mosey - 25 April 16:05

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

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

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

Protesters run for cover from tear gas fired by riot police
By Alex Hern - 21 April 12:26

The controversial event carries on despite the fatality.

New Statesman
By Steven Baxter - 20 April 10:09

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

Olivier Giroud and Mathieu Debuchy kiss after a goal.
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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