The race to make Formula One greener
Sep 29, 2016 14:48 pm UTC| Insights & Views Sports
Formula One racing has been the subject of a massive takeover by US cable tycoon John Malone, driven by the desire to add subscribers to his channels and diversify his holdings. Malone paid US$4.4 billion for a 35% stake,...
Video refereeing could be a major own goal for football – here's why
Sep 27, 2016 18:09 pm UTC| Sports
Ajaxs 5-0 cup victory against fellow Dutch premier division side Willem II on September 21 saw a first in football: the official world debut for a video assistant referee in a competitive game. Sitting in a van with six...
The NFL joins the data revolution in sports
Sep 22, 2016 22:59 pm UTC| Sports
In some potentially game-changing news for the way we understand professional football, the National Football League began the 2016 preseason by placing tracking sensors in its footballs for the first time. The chips are...
'Grotesque spectacle'? Rio has a long way to go to become more accessible
Sep 19, 2016 00:47 am UTC| Insights & Views Sports
It was quite a reality check. With one phrase, Espetáculo grotesco (grotesque spectacle), Portuguese journalist Joaquim Vieira created a major controversy with his denigration of the Paralympic Games. Through his...
Black and white anti-doping fight nears stalemate – here's how to break it
Sep 15, 2016 15:02 pm UTC| Sports
The world of anti doping in sport sometimes feels like a battle between opposing forces on the same side. The debate has become polarised between those advocating zero tolerance and those who want to accept performance...
Bio-banding is football's big idea for developing young talent – and why it might not work
Sep 09, 2016 10:20 am UTC| Sports
Now that the summer football transfer window has closed, a new record has been set for spending in England. A total outlay of more than 1 billion on Premier League players sounds astronomical when you think that Trevor...
Why UEFA's approach to flags in football matches needs a rethink
Sep 03, 2016 09:59 am UTC| Sports
Two European football ties involving Israeli teams in France and the UK in the second half of August have thrown an uncomfortable spotlight on how UEFA handles politics. The first was Celtics Champions League qualifier...