10 reasons why Barcelona won La Liga. You might think 1 to 9 are ‘Messi’, but there’s a lot more than that going on at the Nou Camp.
The beauty of Roger Federer’s tennis can cure relationships. And you thought you were a big Federer fan. Julian Barnes reviews the very strange Federer and Me by William Skidelsky.
The Premier League season has been dull. Why? Yes, it’s been a procession for Chelsea. But they aren’t to blame for the lack of goals. Liverpool and Man City are the main culprits.
Deflategate is possibly the stupidest ‘gate’ ever. But this brief history of ball doctoring in sport is worth reading.
The KP debate rolls on. 355 reasons to pick Pietersen for England were never going to be enough. Was he misled? Whatever happens from here, it’s advantage Australia.
Nadal’s clay court season has been awful so far. But can Novak Djokovic step up and win the French Open?
Manchester United are still champions. Off the pitch, they know how to attract sponsorship like no other club.
Because you missed it
A brilliant long read on Ronnie O’Sullivan, snooker’s troubled genius.
Happy reading, and see you next Tuesday.
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