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The Caster Semenya decision is a regressive disgrace
Caster Semenya is a woman. She’s not transgender. She hasn’t wilfully altered her hormone levels. She’s just a woman who has elevated levels of testosterone. This biological quirk helps her to be world class athlete. And now she’s being punished for it. The IAAF’S ruling will force Semenya to artificially lower her testosterone levels or stop competing. This is a regressive disgrace that should be immediately reversed. Semenya deserves an unreserved apology for the vile idea that she should change...
Fascinating photos show football fans across the country whose jobs are also their teams’ nicknames
These fascinating photos show football fans across the country whose jobs are also their teams' nicknames - with many of the trades now dying out. The footy fans and their careers are a lasting legacy of the working class routes of the English Football League - which is ending this weekend. There is a pottery maker in Stoke-on-Trent where Championship side Stoke - The Potters - play. There is specialist knife maker in Sheffield, where both local Championship clubs have...
Captain of GB hockey team claims he was racially abused during World Championships
Mason Alderson, one of Britain’s brightest ice hockey talents, was the victim of a horrific racial slur as he represented his country on the world stage.
Lovren in the sky with Mane – Liverpool players arrive at the airport ahead of Champions League Semi-Final
Liverpool players, including Saido Mane and Mo Salah, arrive at Liverpool John Lennon Airport ahead of their UEFA Champions League Semi-Final against Barcelona tomorrow night. 30 April 2019.
Aston Villa FC manager’s mum has special message for the fans
The claret and blues host already promoted Norwich City at Villa Park in their final Championship game of the season.
Almost all starlets signed by Premier League clubs have left top flight football within five years
And just one in 20 given a contract at 18 are still playing at the same level by the time they are 23.
Tottenham Hotspur supporter who invaded pitch faces being first fan banned from new stadium
Harry Aygapong, 21, tied to take to get a picture with England star Danny Rose as Spurs beat Man City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final tie
London Marathon: Brit pensioner with dementia about to tackle his 131st marathon – aged 78
Battling Malcolm Brookes has been running marathons all over the world since 1986
Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth, Burnley, Cardiff, Liverpool: which Premier League fans travel the furthest?
A study has revealed which Premiership club’s fans travel the furthest. And as you might expect, it’s the loyal Toon army getting in the mileage from the North East. Howay the Lads!Newcastle United are known to have some of the loudest and best fans in the League, but according to new research, they also travel the furthest distance during a season for away games. The Toon Army travel a whopping 4,579 miles per season, averaging at 241 miles per game,...