A dramatic account of the 1961 Ashes is a compelling story of leadership, empire and class
Also in this week’s newsletter, English football’s casino league and Aston Villa’s grand ambitions
What the data tells us about the outgoing manager’s record
How did the German football manager cast such a spell over the city? There was much more to it than results, writes Lynsey Hanley
Investment firm accused of fraud by lender in lawsuit filed last week
Crafting prizes for sporting success has been a small-scale but high-profile way for luxury houses to boost brand awareness
Top players are moving beyond ambassador status with financial investments in a new generation of high-end names
Controlled by Egypt’s richest man and a US billionaire, the Birmingham club is fighting for a place in the Uefa Champions League
In America’s answer to Le Mans, the cars cost no more than $500, the contestants are amateur and the mood is resolutely zany
New setback for Miami-based investment firm’s attempted takeover of Premier League football club
Plus, the NBA’s courtside drama, Ratcliffe’s Man United shake-up, and more
Series of failed attempts at opening £365mn venue amid cancellations, confusion, safety concerns and resignations
Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung and Yinka Ilori are moving the goalposts
Could the AI-assisted show offer a glimpse of the future of visitor attractions?
Inside the club on a global mission to get people in the pool
Patrick Stewart and Cliff Baty leaving ‘by mutual consent’ prior to arrival of Omar Berrada from rivals Manchester City
Most top tier clubs voted to give executives go-ahead to finalise plans for spending limit in push to improve finances
Two days of culture, cuisine and — of course — football
Side hustles, ‘slashie’ careers and complex lives make us captains of our own internal squad
Tennis’s next big sensation serves up a stunner
Preparations have begun to allow breakdancers at the Place de la Concorde and archers at Les Invalides
Sports streaming group accuses DFL of ‘unlawful behaviour’ after losing out to Sky
The 22-year-old Italian won his first Grand Slam this year. Nobody believes it will be the last
UK agency combating drugs in sport adds to pressure ahead of Paris Olympics over positive 2020 tests
Xi Jinping hopes manufacturing can offset the property slump
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