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The Big Race Problem In Soccer
The scene on the sidelines at Saturday's Norwich game will be, unfortunately, an exception to the rule.
Why F1's Kimi Raikkonen Is So Awesome
The Finn won last weekend's race, but that's not why we love him.
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The Curse of KERS
Regenerative energy systems can give you that winning boost... if they're working.
Why So Many People Are Obsessed With Manchester United
Simon Kuper investigates.
Red Bull's Other Massive Accomplishment
It's been a big week for the energy drink company - and not just because of Baumgartner.
Jenson Button On The Sea Change At McLaren
McLaren's new No. 1 driver, who's racing today, talks to us about his team's prospects.
Why F1 Is The World's Most High-Tech Sport
Driver aids may be a thing of the past, but, as proven last weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix, technology still plays a huge role.
An NHL Player's Unadulterated Opinion On Why There's A Lockout
Who's greedier: the owners or the players? Joffrey Lupul gives us his take.
Why F1 Is One Of The Most Grueling Sports
Do you really need to be fit to cruise along a race track? The Singapore Grand Prix proves why the answer is "yes."
The Pilgrimage To Fenway Park
Our writer takes a trip to Fenway and discovers why that stadium is so important to baseball.
How Extreme Speed Impacts An F1 Car
The buzz after the Italian Grand Prix is all about how Alonso kept his Ferrari in one piece.
Is F1 Really A Dangerous Sport?
The crash at the Belgium Grand Prix was pretty intense. Here are the safety innovations that allowed all the drivers to escape unharmed.
A Londoner Looks Back: Were The Olympics Awesome?
The Olympics made London a happy place for once. Simon Kuper explains why.
The Secret To Lewis Hamilton's Big Win
Sometimes, winning comes down to the simplest strategy.
What's Really Behind An F1 Win
Anyone can drive fast, right? Wrong. There's an insane amount of strategy in F1. Here's how the German Grand Prix was won.
What Was The Deciding Factor In The British Grand Prix?
When a downpour hit last weekend's race, teams scrambled to find a winning strategy. Here's what worked.
The Moneyball-ization Of Soccer
Here's how numbers influenced the outcome of Euro 2012.
Why We're Predicting A Federer Comeback
Everyone's searching for the next big thing, but we don't think Federer's done being No. 1.
The Surprising Secret To F1 Success
It's hard in da paint: Ferrari's win this weekend came courtesy of a very special coat.
What Oscar Pistorius Means For The Olympics
Today's qualifying heats may change sports history.
The Men Behind The World's Greatest Soccer Team
Today, Spain will almost definitely beat Ireland. But La Roja wasn't always so triumphant. Here's how the team - and men - have changed.
The Mind-Blowing Intricacies Of F1
When F1 cars hit the brakes, crazy things happen. Here's why braking mattered so much in last weekend's Montreal Grand Prix.
Why Euro 2012 Is All About The Underdog
Here's who Simon Kuper's betting on this year.
The Dirty History Of Euro 2012's Co-Host
Yesterday, Simon Kuper explored Poland's past. Today, he takes a look at why some people think Ukraine shouldn't be a host at all.
Inside The Fascinating, Dark World Of Polish Soccer
The co-host of Euro 2012, which starts Friday, has a complicated past. But this time, it may just change history.
What It Really Takes To Win On The Hardest F1 Tracks
It takes more than just skill to succeed in Monaco.
Why This Year's F1 Is The Most Surprising In History
An incredible upset at the Spanish Grand Prix has upended everyone's expectations about F1 this year.
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