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We are just days away from the Qatar World Cup. Check out our dedicated microsite for exclusive stories plus everything you need to know to win your office pool on the eventual champion.
Ever wondered what it's like to miss a penalty in the World Cup final? My colleague Rohit Brijnath spoke to former Italy striker Daniele Massaro, who saw his attempt saved in that infamous 1994 game against Brazil, to find out more.
Did you also know that newly crowned Sportsman of the Year Loh Kean Yew's racket reaches a height of more than 3m when he unleashes one of his smashes? We didn't either until we put the badminton star into a 3D Fullbody Scanner. The result was an eye-opening discovery into the world of badminton.
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Power and precision: The art and science behind Loh Kean Yew’s smash
Through cutting edge technology, we analyse one of the most fascinating strokes in badminton.
Sporting Life: I’m lucky, 99% remember only Baggio and Baresi, says Massaro on 1994 shoot-out miss
The former Italy striker recounted to ST's Rohit Brijnath the heartbreaking defeat to Brazil in the final.
Winning gold medals at 62; bowling is right up Hairon Awang’s alley
The Singaporean has won two golds at the ongoing Asian Senior Tenpin Bowling Championships in Malaysia.
Lions coach Nishigaya issues challenge to players after naming provisional AFF C’ship squad
He will decide on his final squad after a training camp in Japan and friendly on Dec 17.
On The Ball: Who will be EPL champs? The answer could be determined in Qatar
Arsenal and Man City will hope their players return in good physical condition to resume domestic football, says John Brewin.
Fearless and grounded, ‘incredible’ Jude Bellingham leads the charge of young stars in Qatar
In The Driver’s Seat: Russell’s tears of joy were a reminder of why we love Formula 1
The Briton erased the heartbreak of losing the 2020 Sakhir GP to triumph on Sunday in Sao Paulo, writes David Tremayne.
5 documentaries or movies to get you in the mood for the World Cup
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