Long-form sports writing, mainly on cricket and football history, built around players, matches and eras from the 1990s onward. Issues combine anecdote, statistics and interview quotes to tell the story behind well-known careers and turning points.
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A cricket newsletter from Gideon Haigh, Peter Lalor and Sam Perry offering close analysis of Test matches, here focused on South Africa versus Australia, plus podcast episodes and wider cricket miscellany. Readers get detailed match reporting, tactical commentary and reflections on the game's history.
Marina Hyde's daily-style column newsletter offers sharp, witty commentary on entertainment, politics, sport, and media, often through satirical takes on current events. Readers get irreverent cultural criticism with a strong comedic voice and pointed observations about public figures.
Leedsista is a personal Leeds United blog by a single human writer, offering long-form player retrospectives, match reports and sharp commentary on the club and wider football business. Readers get thoughtful, witty and opinionated takes on Leeds history and current affairs, with a free issue schedule and paid membership and podcast options.
Grace Blakeley writes long-form political economy critiques of capitalism, covering topics such as sportswashing and Manchester City's financial doping, and global financial imbalances and their links to crises. Readers get sharp, opinionated analysis that connects specific news events to broader structural arguments about power and democracy.
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