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Smash and Grab

Smash and Grab

Nov. 23 | Adcock's combination of speed and power is lethal Adcock targets badminton golds at London 2012 Matt Ogborn @mattogborn Badminton has a curious reputation: the time between frenetic childhood games and middle-age lethargy seemingly devoid of serious...

Irresistible Force

Irresistible Force

Nov. 18 | Dai Greene targets gold again in London How British sport learned to be ruthless again Max Benson @maxbjourno England hit the top of the world in Test cricket, British athletes and rowers returned from respective world championships with medals aplenty,...

Annus Mirabilis

Annus Mirabilis

Nov. 16 | Sky's the limit for US Open winner Novak Is Djokovic’s year the best ever in men’s tennis? Simon Cambers @scambers73 No matter what happens at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, which start at London’s O2 Arena on Sunday, there can...

The Golden Generation

The Golden Generation

Oct. 7 | Rooney’s exit and Vassell’s arrival cost England Class of Euro 2004 should have gone all the way Sean Marland @seanmarland To some football fans an international break is like a weekend with the in-laws. Both occasions are necessary...

Tipping Point

Tipping Point

Aug. 26 | Federer's Grand Slam run under threat Can Roger Federer raise his game after 30? Alexandra Willis @alex_willis Amidst the many upsets, injuries, power cuts and other notables emanating from the build-up to this year’s US Open at Flushing Meadows,...

Role Reversal

Role Reversal

Jul. 29 | Murray close to grand slam breakthrough Can female coach aid Murray’s slam quest? Simon Cambers @scambers73 As Andy Murray considers his coaching situation over the summer, it is worth remembering that the biggest influence on the Scot’s career...

The Sport Collective Podcast 7

The Sport Collective Podcast 7

Jul. 12 | Every fortnight or so the team will attempt to discuss past and present sporting events, players and coaches with a measure of intelligence, a sprinkling of wit and a hefty dose of nostalgia. Episode Seven Description Chris Harris, Miles Evans, Simon...

The Sport Collective Podcast 6

The Sport Collective Podcast 6

Jul. 1 | Every fortnight or so the team will attempt to discuss past and present sporting events, players and coaches with a measure of intelligence, a sprinkling of wit and a hefty dose of nostalgia. Episode Six Description Chris Harris, Oliver Brett, David...

When Goran met Patrick

When Goran met Patrick

Jun. 28 | Two warriors embrace at final's end Wimbledon’s magical Monday stands test of time Chris Harris @chrisharris1975 Arise, Sir Timothy Henman. Don’t laugh. After all, those words would not have seemed so far-fetched had the former British No...

A Little Respect

A Little Respect

Jun. 22 | Serena digs deep for another victory Why Wimbledon needs the Williams sisters Simon Cambers @scambers73 The return of two of its best players – two of the best players of all time – would be greeted with delight by most other sports, but when Serena...