In the wake of the debate over whether international footballers should display a poppy on their kit, maybe it is time to realise that, contrary to the well-worn adage, sport and politics should, and do, mix regularly

David Brierley relives his time at the Eighth Shito-Ryu Karate World Championships and offers insight into the WKF World Karate Championships

Two time British World Champion and Olympic Gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill retires from athletics aged 30

With many modern athletes gaining an advantage from doping, James Blower discusses whether legalising doping should be an option

Innovative approaches to TV rights are keeping major events on free-to-air TV

Luke Williams on why touting tickets is not legitimate capitalism and is in fact damaging the entertainment industry

Alex Whitcomb looks into the potential consequences of the largest doping scandal in history

Adrienne Galloway on tennis’ soft spot for skirts

The ‘Game Changer’ plan does nothing to ease worries about the state of the women’s game