Roger Federer has become the first tennis player to top the annual Forbes list of the world's highest paid athletes, overtaking footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, writes Luke James.
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Arminia Bielefeld moved one step closer to promotion to the Bundesliga after beating Holstein Kiel 2-1 courtesy of goals from Jonathan Clauss and second half substitute Sven Schipplock. Arminia’s late winner extended their lead at the top of 2. Bundesliga to eight points, inching Uwe Neuhaus’ side ever-closer to an...
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Japanese manufacturers Yamaha launched a unique remote cheering system last weekend as sports teams look for new ways to create an atmosphere at fixtures played behind closed doors. The trial was conducted at the 50,0000-seat capacity Shizuoka Stadium on 13 May in a J-League fixture. Yamaha’s Remote Cheerer system enables...
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In light of Dominic Cummings' breach of lockdown, Luke James expresses his disillusionment with British politics.
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The National Hockey League (NHL) announced its ‘Return to Play Plan’ on Tuesday (26/05/20), confirming that the Stanley Cup Playoffs will include an increased number of teams due to the cancellation of the regular season. As a result of the reforms, 24 teams will compete in an expanded post-season, excluding...
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A moment of magic from Joshua Kimmich was enough to earn Bayern Munich three vital points in the race to retain their Bundesliga title, beating Borussia Dortmund 1-0 at Signal Iduna Park. On 42 minutes, Kimmich’s looping effort dipped beyond the reach of Roman Bürki, who was powerless to resist...
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In a vital game in the 2. Bundesliga title race, it was Arminia Bielefeld manager, Uwe Neuhaus, who walked away the happier of the two coaches, after his side secured a 0-0 draw on the road against Hamburg to remain six seven points clear at the top of the division....
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The sports tourism sector is a significant string to the bow of many cities around the world, although Milan, a jewel in the crown of Italy’s global appeal, might just be the most enticing destination on the planet for football fans. The city, a beacon for fashionistas and foodies, is...
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For a sport that has captured the hearts and minds of fans from all four corners of the globe, there is a striking lack of literature that explores the various tactical revolutions that have defined European football since the introduction of the back-pass in 1992. Zonal Marking, by Michael Cox,...
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It was a night to forget for Union Berlin, after they were roundly beaten by cross-city rivals Hertha Berlin. Despite starting slowly in the first half, the game burst into life after the break, with Hertha storming to a 4-0 victory courtesy of goals from Vedad Ibišević, Dodi Lukebakio, Mattheus...
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It has been a long time since Vashon Neufville turned out for his local club, Edmonton All Stars, as a young player making his first strides in football. Since starting his journey in North London thirteen years ago, Neufville has since graduated from West Ham’s ‘Academy of Football’, featured in...
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Drink it in: football is back. Last weekend, the Bundesliga attracted unprecedented attention from around the globe as football marked its return from suspension. The upcoming weekend of action promises to be just as eye-catching, with clubs from Germany’s top two divisions locking horns. Hertha host Union in the Berlin...
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When Canada, Mexico and the United States of America won the bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, I decided almost immediately that I had to be there. I’ve always dreamt of attending the World Cup, the pinnacle of the sport that I have loved since I was a...
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