Harry Gurney on the art of bowling at the death
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Ed Krarup talks to Notts seamer Harry Gurney about the closing out a T20 contest when the heat is on
Review – Battle of the Sexes
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Jaanki Padania reviews the movie based on Billie Jean King’s real-life match against Bobby Riggs
Moores guides Notts back to English cricket’s elite
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Ed Krarup talks to Nottinghamshire head coach Peter Moores about his side’s 2017 triple triumph
Justin Gatlin should be handed life-time ban
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Marcus Hogg argues that twice-banned sprinter Justin Gatlin should be removed from athletics for good after his coach was caught in drugs sting.
Williams heads down under in pursuit of opportunity
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Sam Bennett talks to a young English cricketer who’s travelled to Australia to keep his professional ambitions alive
Impressive Politologue fends off Fox’s challenge
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Ben Jefferies reports on the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown, where Paul Nicholls-trained Politologue won the big race
Valley return ‘biggest game in Charlton’s history’ – Scott Minto
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Marcus Hogg talks to former Charlton defender Scott Minto ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Addicks return to The Valley
United take the spoils in a classic encounter
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Jaanki Padania sees Man Utd defeat Arsenal 3-1 in a memorable match at the Emirates Stadium
Can competitive gaming become a mainstream sport in Finland?
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Patrik Kuitunen explores the rise of professional and semi-pro gaming in his native Finland
Why the Golden Knights are the hottest attraction in Las Vegas
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Ice hockey fan Patrik Kuitunen flies to Las Vegas to sample the delights of watching the NHL’s newest team in action
Rashford stars as United progress into the knockout stages
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Sam Bennett is at Old Trafford to see Man Utd come from a goal down to see of CSKA Moscow
The Bears vs The Dons – Rangers’ other arch rivals
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Charlie MacKinnon explores the reasons behind the bad blood that exists between Rangers and Aberdeen
Tom Simpson book sees off rivals to win William Hill prize
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Harry Corton attends the William Hill Sports Book of the Year ceremony and talks to the winning author
Explosive, electrifying, endearing – inside the world of Lucha Libre
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Tom Benett goes behind the scenes of the London School of Lucha Libre and discovers how pro-wrestling training can boost fitness, confidence and self-esteem
Documentary highlights football’s enduring problems
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Jaanki Padania sees her negative experiences of match day travel reflected in a C4 Dispatches documentary
Golf’s exclusivity is damaging its long-term future
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Jack Martin argues that golf needs to be more inclusive to tackle a decline in interest in the sport
‘It was the quickest thing I had ever faced’
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Ed Krarup talks to Steve Harmison about England’s enduring Ashes misfortunes at Perth’s WACA ground
Jack Sock – ‘I shouldn’t have been here in the first place’
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Ed Krarup sees Jack Sock having a blast at the Nitto ATP Finals at the O2 in London
A gay pro coming out? ‘Media intrusion is putting them off’
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Wycombe midfielder Matt Bloomfield tells Marcus Hogg that more progress is needed before footballers can be openly gay
As ‘Notorious’ debuts in cinemas, is McGregor losing the plot?
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Are there signs that Conor McGregor is cracking under the pressures of his own fame, asks George Mitchell
Why it’s time for everybody to take esports seriously
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Sam Taylor attends a televised gaming competition and sees a bright future for esports
Review – Stuck On You: The Football Sticker Story
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An ITV4 documentary on football stickers brings the memories flooding back for Dwaine Quashie
Thrilling, exhilarating, pure ecstasy – the fastest lap
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Newly-qualified driver Dwaine Quashie tries his hand at go-karting
Drafts and trades v transfers
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Joseph Najjar looks at the pros and cons of the US drafts and trades system versus football transfers
Palace and Everton stalemate suits neither team
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Harry Dunning witnesses a 2-2 draw that left Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson frustrated and irritable
Lebanon can build on Rugby League World Cup success
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Joseph Najjar celebrates Lebanon’s courageous performance at the recent Rugby League World Cup down under
Swaine hopes to live his American dream – with help from dad
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Sam Bennett talks to a promising young British basketball player hoping to make an impact on the US college scene
A united Ireland team? ‘It’s not going to happen anytime soon’
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Marcus Hogg talks to Irish sports journalist Jamie Casey about the likelihood of an all-Ireland football team
Q&A with weightlifter Amber Sheppard
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Kate Vermeulen talks to the talented young British weightlifter about her fledgling career and ultimate goals
Europe primed to reclaim Ryder Cup in ‘iconic’ Paris, says Pelley
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Jack Martin talks to European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley about golf’s 2018 Ryder Cup in France
Review – Alan Shearer: Dementia, Football and Me
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Ben Jefferies sees the former England striker acquit himself well in thought-provoking documentary
Essex boy Gennings is California dreaming of pro golf career
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Charlie MacKinnon talks to a young English golfer hoping to shine on the US college circuit and ultimately turn professional
Late goals see Spurs Ladies slump to Cup defeat against Brighton
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Tottenham Ladies suffered disappointment in their latest WSL Continental Tyres Cup Group Two game as they lost 4-1 at home… Read More »
Bilic woeful but Moyes is an odd choice for Hammers
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Harry Dunning tries to make sense of West Ham opting for David Moyes as Slaven Bilic’s replacement
NFL mid-season review
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Eddie Ikin looks who’s hot, who’s not, who’s surprising or disappointing – and who might make it all the way to Super Bowl LII
Marcus Smith: Too soon for England rugby’s new hope?
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Ed Krarup runs the rule over England’s latest fly-half hopeful and looks at some of his youthful predecessors
Review: BASE
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Yusuf Ali enjoys the spectacular stunts in a new movie about BASE jumping but is less taken with its love story
Wembley’s hospitality fare leaves an empty feeling
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Harry Corton samples the delights of a Three Lions Lounge ‘package’ at Tottenham’s adopted home
New tech, please: How Wimbledon is upping its digital game
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Jack Martin talks to Wimbledon’s head of digital, communications and content about innovations at the All England Club
Female Indian wrestler fighting stereotypes as well as opponents
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Jaanki Padania talks to India’s Ritu Phogat about her elite wrestling career and breaking down gender barriers
Fury is true heavyweight king, not Joshua, says Frank Warren
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Promoter Frank Warren tells Patrik Kuitunen that Tyson Fury will have the measure of Anthony Joshua when he returns to the ring
Ellison seeks Cup of good cheer at Hyde
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Marcus Hogg talks to Hyde Utd defender Ryan Ellison early rejection at Man City and performing on the FA Cup stage
Football Beyond Borders Showcase: A welcome distraction
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Harry Corton attends the educational charity’s inspiring and inclusive annual event
London ideal for World Tour Finals says ATP’s Chris Kermode
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Jack Martin talks to men’s tennis boss Chris Kermode about the future of the season-ending event at the O2 Arena
The Lebanese El Clasico: Al Riyadi vs CS Sagesse
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Joseph Najjar looks at the intense rivalry between Lebanon’s leading basketball teams
Bell helps ITV to ring the racing changes
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Ben Jefferies talks to ITV racing presenter Oli Bell about his first year in the job – and his Strictly Come Dancing ambitions
Review: The Emirates Stadium self-guided audio tour
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Jaanki Padania enjoys a tour of Arsenal FC’s iconic home in north London
Review: Black and White Stripes: The Juventus Story
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