Multiple transgressions cited by DoJ surrounding Legends-ASM deal were not severe enough to halt blockbuster merger
New governinng group for the professional game is seeking to increase the number of fans and unlock commercial opportunities
The Damned United author’s compelling fictionalisation of the plane crash that killed eight players succeeds as an elegy for society’s lost innocence
Sports stars open up about the pressures they face — and the ‘decompression’ after high-profile events
Funding for UK’s Olympic sports, adjusted for inflation, has fallen about 17% since 2008
Nation emulated other hosts by centralising expertise and allocating bigger training budgets ahead of Games
Ticketing company’s push for Los Angeles Games comes after initial fears of empty seats in Paris
Stephen Curry led the Americans as an Olympic rookie making his first and possibly last Games appearance at age 36
Plus, the cash, sneakers and condos for medallists
The left-handed batsman was a shining light in an often dark period for the English game
‘For eight years, this has been my dream,’ says Algerian sportswoman after beating Chinese opponent in 66kg class
Dahlia Parc Floral de Paris is being hyped as the flower of the Games, but France has many others more deserving of glory
Medal reallocation events mark Games’ latest attempt to navigate path through drug scandals
Organisers, spectators and athletes have contributed to an uplifting and unifying Paris Olympics
Fans dismayed by gold medal fencer’s apparent support for Beijing’s crackdown on Chinese territory
Sub-Saharan nation declares a public holiday after its star athlete beats favourite Noah Lyles to win 200m
The former road racer came to Catalonia for his job – and stayed for the coffee, trail runs and restaurants
It’s been a vintage summer for social scientists interested in how individuals and teams can perform
The list of winning countries is much more than just a guide to sporting achievement
US star, who won the 100 metres, aims to eclipse Usain Bolt’s record time in next race
Nita Ambani embarks on publicity blitz in Paris and brands herself as face of country’s medal campaign
A populace pummelled by political chaos has learnt to celebrate sporting success
The sport has less media coverage and prize money than many rivals
A new spin on exercise bikes lets you buy a ‘gently used’ model for less money – but with more security
Nine-time skateboarding world champion Andy Macdonald is teaching teenage rivals new tricks as he competes at Olympics