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Tennis sexism row hots up after Serena rage
Is Serena a bad loser? Last week’s US Open final descended into chaos after Williams launched a verbal attack against the umpire. It has sparked a debate about sexism in sport and society.
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Meet the world’s wackiest record breakers
Are world records a waste of time? The 2019 Guinness Book of World Records has been released. It celebrates many unusual achievements, from speedy doughnut eating...
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Not victorious… but happy and glorious
Was this the best World Cup ever? Here are five reasons for why it was, and five for why it was not. England’s semi-final defeat may be sad, but the tournament has offered plenty of fun.
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£40,000: how much a family needs to be happy
How much money do you need in life? For a family of four, the answer is apparently £40,000. That covers food, travel and swimming lessons, but not the latest phone or a holiday abroad…
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England scrapes into quarter-final on penalties
Are penalty shootouts a good idea? They won the game for England on Tuesday, putting us through to our first World Cup quarter-finals since 2006. Yet some would rather get rid of the system.
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Tennis has a big sexism problem, say women
Is tennis sexist? Wimbledon, the greatest tennis tournament in the world, has begun. This year, however, the mood is serious. A few women have complained that female players are mistreated.
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Gripping World Cup enters knockout stage
Will football always be the world’s biggest sport? As the World Cup enters the knockout stages, billions of people across the planet are tuning in. No other sport is watched by so many.
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Official! Gaming addiction is mental illness
Is “gaming addiction” really a disease? The World Health Organisation has declared that it is. Its decision could change the types of treatment offered to people who play too many games.
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England dreams of glory after last-minute win
What would happen if England won the World Cup? Would the country become a better place, or would things just be more fun for a while? Either way, a victory is becoming more likely…
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Hope and heartache: England’s chances
Can England win the World Cup? Every four years, fans get their hopes up; every four years, they are left disappointed. That said, this year’s squad is different in a few important ways…
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One man’s mission to swim across the Pacific
Is Ben Lecomte heroic or selfish? He is swimming across the Pacific Ocean, from Japan to the US. If he completes the swim, he will set a record — but he faces many challenges along the way.
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The heroism of the ‘Spider-Man’ who saved a boy
Should you risk your life for someone else’s? A Malian immigrant living in Paris did just that when he dramatically rescued a young child hanging from a balcony. He is being called a hero.
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YouTube removes violent drill music videos
Can music inspire crime? London’s Metropolitan Police thinks so. The force has asked YouTube to delete music videos that it blames for murders in the capital, and the website is obeying.
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England’s true football champion: Huddersfield
Do you agree? Huddersfield Town has achieved what is being called “the most remarkable survival of the Premier League era”. The poor, unglamorous team held its own against the big names.
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Fortnite craze can be good AND bad for you
Are video games bad for you? Survival game Fortnite has been downloaded well over 45 million times. Some parents and politicians fear that it could be doing their...