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Australian Open’s scenic riverside path symbolises sport’s long walk to equality | Emma John

Evonne Goolagong Cawley Day is a welcome initiative but meaningful change will only come with a structural approach The riverside walk to the Australian Open courts is a scenic joy for the sporting pilgrim. Rowing crews train up and down the water, framed by the city’s sun-flecked skyline. The Melbourne Cricket Ground floodlights signal distantly

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At home with Jakob Ingebrigtsen: ‘I’ve fed my obsession my whole life’

In an exclusive interview at his base, athletics’ ‘iron man’ reveals why his career feels like ‘99% losses’ but he plans to retire as the greatest distance runner in history On a bone-cold new year’s morning, the world’s most compelling athlete is sweating so much that tiny puddles are starting to ooze across his treadmill. For

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Deadly deliveries and controlled chaos: how Arsenal became set-piece masters

Mikel Arteta’s side have scored 19 goals from corners this season. Why are their set pieces so effective and can they be stopped? Set pieces are dominating the Premier League this season, with almost 30% of goals coming from corners, free-kicks, penalties or long throws. The leaders, Arsenal, are kings of the dead ball, scoring

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