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The Week Unwrapped: EU corruption, activist museums, and the Gay Games
Podcast Why is Europe having so much trouble with corruption? Can museums change the climate? And what does Asia make of its first Gay Games?
By The Week Staff Published
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Toilet roll in fridge 'soaks up odours'
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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FIFA is embroiled in back-to-back controversies around the World Cup
Under The Radar The controversial selection of the 2030 hosts puts Saudia Arabia in a prime position for 2034
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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International sport explained in 60 seconds
In Depth From the Olympic Games to the World Cup, sport brings the world closer together
By Joe Evans Last updated
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Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup: glitz, glamour and 'grimly inevitable'
Talking Point Critics claim country is guilty of sportswashing as it stands unopposed to host tournament
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo: all-time goals, career stats and awards
In Depth Messi has won the Ballon d'Or for a record-extending eighth time
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated
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Bobby Charlton: England's old-fashioned sporting hero
Obituary Not only was Sir Bobby one of the country's greatest-ever footballers he was lauded for his demeanour on and off the pitch
By The Week UK Published
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The NHL flip-flops on its LGBTQ+ policies
Under the Radar The world's premier hockey league has grappled with anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment among some of its players, and not everyone loves the response
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The super-shoes behind the race to break the two-hour marathon
The Explainer A race between major sports manufacturers has seen marathon times get increasingly faster
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The Swift-Kelce effect: a 'dream pairing' for the NFL
Why everyone's talking about Taylor Swift's appearance at the Chiefs vs. Bears game to see Travis Kelce added millions of TV viewers
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Deion Sanders is changing college football
Talking Point He isn't just winning games at Colorado. He's transforming a once-staid sport.
By Joel Mathis Published
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Battle of the Sexes: 50 years on from Billie Jean King's landmark victory
In Pictures Beating Bobby Riggs proved a historic moment for tennis and for women's sport globally
By Rebekah Evans Published
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How climate change is impacting sports around the world
Your favorite golf tournament or that long-awaited soccer match may look a bit different in the future
By Devika Rao Published
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A midseason look at possible 2023 World Series contenders
The Explainer The predictions are well underway
By Justin Klawans Last updated
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