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It's been called the most influential sports book ever. David Runciman, in this remarkable report, explains how Moneyball transformed American sport and is doing the same here.
Read part two of this article
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Drugs in sport
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The drugs do work
Justin Gatlin was the world's fastest man - then, like so many sprinters before him, he failed a dope test and was banned. But the cheats who follow in his wake will be using substances that may be impossible to detect. Observer science editor Robin McKie talks to leading geneticists about the rise of the bionic athlete - and why, in this chilling new world, sport is not the only thing that will be changed beyond recognition.
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Football
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I love England. If only my son wouldn't wear an Arsenal shirt
In a troubled season for Chelsea, Didier Drogba has been outstanding. He speaks exclusively to Brian Oliver about the pain of growing up far from home, what it means to be an African icon - and one slight family problem ...
The Ivorians are coming ...
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Boxing
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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE
Evander Holyfield was world heavyweight champion four times. Now, at 44, he wants another shot. He feels it's his destiny, but close friends fear the mix of a monumental ego and a need for cash are fuelling a dangerous comeback.
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Traditional English games
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The historic present
Andrew Bull watches some traditional English pastimes.
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Regulars
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February's ten
Unlikely friendships.
Last month's ten
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Editorial
Can you play sport by the book, asks Jason Cowley.
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Letters
Letter of the month: Inches away | Letters special
On your blogs
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Notebook
Stories of the month
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Triumph and despair
Martin Corry
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The star attraction
With Shane Warne retiring, Leisel Jones is Australia's new sporting icon. she even has the celebrity boyfriend ...
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Ten questions for Martin Johnson
The former England captain on being a reluctant strike leader, Paul Weller and men who approach him in bars.
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This sporting life
Alex Clark on chess and literature.
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Frozen in time: 6 August 1936
Jack Lovelock on his way to 1,500m gold at the Berlin Olympics.
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Polly Vernon's fashion watch
Polly Vernon is concerned about David Beckham.
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On the nose
Bets of the month
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Reviews
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Book of the month
Andrew Hussey on Laurent Mauvignier's Dans La Foule.
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Recommended
Believe in the Sign | Goal! II | Manchester Disunited
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On the box
Super Bowl XLI
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December 2007