They used to be mocked and shunned – but now goalies are going for serious cash
They sat on their own at the back of the bus, considered either stupid or mad.
By Hunter Davies
Sport
Latest in
Sport
How an influx of eastern European athletes brought British wrestling back from the brink
A 21st-century story of immigration, identity and the Olympic dream.
By
Who will last longer, Theresa May or José Mourinho? I consult the history books for answers
We’re repeatedly told that their days are numbered. But will it be this season, before Christmas? Next year? Tomorrow?
By
Alastair Cook’s last ever Test innings causes fraught nerves on Test Match Special
Aggers grumbled about the inexplicably slow Oval scoreboard and Michael Vaughan kept saying the word tense.
By
Leader: How Uefa’s complex new Nations League baffles fans and players alike
More than a game, Harry.
By
Nike’s Colin Kaepernick campaign: conscious capitalism or advertising ploy?
The backlash has been extreme. But so has the support.
By
The far-right is attempting to return to football. These are the fans fighting it
The Football Lads Alliance claimed to be politically neutral – yet Tommy Robinson was present at marches, and anti-Islam speakers addressed crowds.
By
As Steve McManaman might say: “To be honest, the new season is looking… nice”
All last season, according to Steve, everything was nice – nice goal, nice pass, nice cup of tea at half-time.
By