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An insightful, Hawk-Eye-like analysis of the numbers behind cricket predicts an uncertain future for the game
Enthusiasm for hosting the Games is fading, but the IOC has a chance to make them appealing once again
An insurance fund could have generated enough to restructure Bury and Bolton
Elite sport offers a global labour market while weaker home nations enjoy the benefits
Governments and clubs have done a deal to erase players’ rights
Best predictor of success is the squad’s total wage bill
A brittle global economy means many cities can no longer afford to stage the ‘greatest show on earth’
Analysts suggest Premier League triumph owed much to ‘Moneyball’ formula
Pre-tax earnings of £120m are down on season before but bring first two consecutive years of profit
As TV money floods into top clubs, fans say more must be done to keep them onside
It is no surprise that the World Cup winners are selected from Germany’s 80m population
People feel more connected to each other. Even the communal shame this week is a bonding experience
Recent setbacks for one of the world’s most famous football clubs reflect the owners’ approach
A fascination with football managers coexists with romantic misconceptions about what their job actually consists of
The manager’s exit marks the end of an era for the game, writes Simon Kuper
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