Sport

Merson on a mission

Full disclosure: I'm not into football – but I accept that 'the beautiful game' is a burning passion for many of my friends. It's clear to me, apart from the sheer entertainment value, allegiance to a team gives... read more »

A black year for referees

Every time you turn on a televised football match or go to a live game, there is at least one moment when you ask yourself: who'd be a referee and subject themselves to the kinds of direct... read more »

Floored by our flaws

It seems there have always been good leaders among us – and, at times, there have been some who've demonstrated moments of absolute brilliance. However, recent research I have conducted suggests we've rarely seen a great leader. I'm... read more »

Race row's double standards

I have to confess to being astonished by the double standards that appear to exist in the deepening 'racism in cricket' crisis engulfing our nation – particularly in relation to the BBC. For several days, I, like everyone... read more »

Revealed: the greatest goals

Ask a hundred football fans what their favourite goal of all time is, and you’re likely to get a hundred different answers! Narrowing down the world’s best player is difficult enough, so deciding on a single, greatest goal of all time might seem to be... read more »

Learning from cricket's crisis

I don't have a clue about what has gone on at Yorkshire – with allegations of racism rife and damning official reports creating a crisis for my home county cricket club. But I do know whatever has happened... read more »

Fury: "God gave me victory"

Tyson Fury has said his astonishing heavyweight boxing victory at the weekend came about because of his resolute Christian faith – and because when he needed God most, his creator was there to "make his legs strong". The British boxer fought Deontay Wilder for a... read more »

Andy seeks ring's return

Andy Murray, Britain's king of the tennis courts, has taken to social media in a desperate attempt to retrieve his stolen wedding ring. The 34-year-old lost the ring while practising ahead of his bow in a tournament in Indiana Wells in the US – and... read more »

Rio Grand

“I’m afraid I’ve got to tell you something very, very sad. Mum’s not going to be able to get out of here. She’s got cancer again, and this time she isn’t going to get better.’’ Telling his children that their mum was going to die... read more »