Formula One Explained: How the Sport Works and Why It Costs So Much
Formula One is the pinnacle of motor racing and a global sporting business. Here is how the championship works, how teams earn money and…
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Tom Bennett
Sports Writer
Tom Bennett writes about sport, performance science and the human stories behind the games.
Why Football Academies Are Both the Problem and the Solution
Premier League academies spend over £340m a year under the Elite Player Performance Plan, yet fewer than one in 200 academy graduates ever…
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The Science of Marathon Training
Marathon training works by gradually adapting your body to run far. This guide explains the science of base building, the long run…
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VAR Explained: Video Assistant Referee
VAR uses video review to help referees correct clear and obvious errors in football. This guide explains how it works, the four situations…
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How Football Transfers Work
Football transfers look chaotic from the outside but follow clear rules. This guide explains transfer windows, how fees and contracts work…
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How Fantasy Football Works
Fantasy football turns the real season into a game of your own: pick a squad within a budget, score points from how your players actually…
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What Is a Personal Best (and How to Chase One)
A personal best is your own finest result at a given event - a private benchmark, not a comparison with others. This guide explains what a…
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How to Start Running: Couch to 5K and Beyond
Starting to run is easier than it looks once you stop trying to run too fast. This guide explains the run-walk method behind Couch to 5K…
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How to Prevent Common Running Injuries
Most running injuries are overuse injuries caused by doing too much, too soon. Here is how to prevent the common ones with gradual…
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