What the sports stars of today owe to the eighties.

As the pressure builds at Wimbledon, Jonny Reid and Graham Daniels reflect on the psychology vulnerabilities sports stars face.

Art captures how sport and religion are entwined throughout history.

The Open Champion's musings speak to the demise of Welsh Rugby and West Indian cricket

Why it’s wise to know their place, and ours, in the universe.

What one referee’s foul-mouthed rant tells us about the nature of sport, and authority.

Football is a global language and the shootout is the end to Shakespearian tragedy.

In the wake of England's remarkable victory over India in Hyderabad, Cameron Wiltshire-Plant explores the unlikely links between Bazball and the spiritual life.

The high-speed life isn’t just on our screens

Routine and rhythm help performance, but sporting superstition begs a question, writes Jonny Reid. Who do we really think is in control?

At the top of the game, win at all costs doesn't cut it.

Out-of-date law and human nature mean sports betting is more than harmless fun – it ruins lives, argues Sam Tomlin.

The golfer’s relief at finally laying his burden down.

When Saturday comes, Graham Tomlin is enthralled by sport's unpredictability. Yet in an uncontrollable world, he finds a need for trust.

From politics and media, to sporting controversy, our top writers’ takes on the year.

A famed football manager’s resignation tells us a lot about human nature.

TV tabloid talk shows made a spectator sport out of domestic conflict. Lauren Windle dissects the grim format’s demise and draws lessons for today’s media users.

Selfish interests are a symptom of a wider social tendency.

Now we need to do these two things to put right decades of disparity

Air is a biopic you can believe in, says Yaroslav Walker, thanks to an awesome soundtrack and the hint of deeper themes.

Not every problem in the game, or life, can be fixed overnight.

Why this Man United fan wishes his team had lost.

The icon of the beautiful game holds a nation's gaze, giving insights into redemption.

Fandom’s remarkable fusing.

Winning, losing, the life in between, and the music that accompanies.

When church and football feign neutrality, politics can ride roughshod

Distressing stories show that publicity hinders grief but enables justice

Sharing the same physical space as those that go before is a spiritual act.

After the upset following Alex Carey’s controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow at Lord's, Graham Tomlin reflects on the so-called 'Spirit of Cricket' and what it tells us about our innate sense of justice and morality.

In a world of populist nationalism, should you support your national team?