The outpouring of united emotion after the Australian cricketing legend’s tragic recent death, aged just 52, was testament to one of sport’s great entertainers on and off the field. The Game columnist Andy Murray considers the other maverick sporting geniuses whose everyday appeal charmed fans worldwide.
The diplomatic boycotts of Beijing 2022 bring forth the discourse on the politicisation of sport throughout Olympic history, and what it means today.
From young prodigies to returning champions, take a look at some of the teams and athletes to watch this year.
IMAGO photographer Sammy Minkoff has photographed everything from Bob Marley concerts, the Bundesliga to political press conferences, but his specialty lies in the snow. Having documented several Olympics, he shares his experiences photographing the biggest event in winter sport.
James Varley dusted off his grandfather’s archive and has created a platform to share it with the world. Photos that either made it into the papers, won awards or were kept in his darkroom over the years are a sign of his times. IMAGO spoke to James about his grandfather’s legacy.
Our Top Ten of the most memorable moments that shocked players and fans alike. Glimpse into the fouls, arguments and fierce attitudes that have made World Cup history.
