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In his debut season Lewis Hamilton is already being acclaimed as potentially the greatest driver in the history of Formula One - and the man to introduce the sport to a whole new audience. In his first major interview, he talks to Oliver Owen about his fearless approach to racing, the thrill of competition and the special relationship he has with his disabled brother.
It's the same as Tiger: nothing will change
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Football
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Ready or not
When South Africa won the race to host the 2010 World Cup, a continent celebrated. But time is running out, stadiums are unbuilt and violent crime is out of control. Xan Rice tours the country of his childhood to find out if the dream of bringing the tournament to Africa may yet become a nightmare.
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Chilled to perfection
Marta is one of Brazil's best footballers - but as a woman she had to leave home to prove it. She tells Alex Bellos how she found fame and fulfilment in the far north of Europe.
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Tennis
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Sitting pretty winning ugly
As a player, Brad Gilbert was famed for his unbreakable will and ability to 'win ugly'. As a coach, he has inspired the best. Now he wants to lead Andy Murray to grand-slam glory. Novelist and tennis fan Geoff Dyer joins the maverick American and Britain's young star for lunch as they prepare for the summer.
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Climate change
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The gathering storm
Whether it's a freak dust storm stopping play in Pakistan, severe drought in Australia or the disappearance of snow from the Alps, our fast-changing climate is affecting sport as it is so much else in the world. Ed Douglas introduces our special on the weather and sport, while experts warn us of further troubles to come.
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Gymnastics
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Meet the new Russian divas
If you thought Maria Sharapova was her country's most famous sportswoman, then think again. Anna Kessel talks to the two world-beating gymnasts who are also Moscow's favourite pin-ups.
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Regulars
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June's ten
Our favourite premiership moments
Last month's ten
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Editorial
The British are starving for a winner, says Nick Greenslade.
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Letters
Playing in a man's world | Mothers' Day | It's not about the bike | Wheels of fortune | Macho man | Mane event | Baseball bats | Cruel sports
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Triumph and despair
Peter Marinello
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Notebook
Stories of the month
Polly Vernon's fashion watch
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Ten questions for Joe Calzaghe
Britain's world super-middleweight champion on the fight of his life, family tensions and Hollywood ambitions.
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Frozen in time: 7 October 1978
Britain celebrate reaching the Davis cup final - for the last time.
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Why clothes maketh the manager
Geoffrey Mortlake on the sports writer's wardrobe.
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On the nose
Bets of the month
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Reviews
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Anger management
Nick Greenslade on Provided You Don't Kiss Me by Duncan Hamilton
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Gentleman and player
Peter Wilby on Stephen Chalke's Tom Cartwright: The Flame Still Burns
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Recommended
Jason Cowley on A Home on the 18th
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December 2007