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Features
The long read. In-depth profiles, investigations, oral histories and tactical deep-dives that go beyond the scoreline to the stories that shape the game.
Sports features & long reads
Not every story fits in a match report. Our features desk goes deeper — long-form reporting, profiles, investigations and explainers that look beyond the result to the people, money, science and culture shaping modern sport. From the economics of a transfer market to the psychology of elite performance, these are the reads that reward a few extra minutes.
Expect athlete profiles, tactical deep-dives, historical retrospectives and analysis of the trends reshaping how sport is played, watched and funded. If you want context that lasts longer than a news cycle, this is where to find it. For the day's headlines, head to the latest news, or follow results across every sport on our live scores page.
Features — frequently asked questions
What kind of stories appear in Features?
Features are long-form pieces — profiles, investigations, explainers and retrospectives — that go beyond results to the people, money, science and culture shaping sport.
How often do you publish features?
Features are published regularly alongside our daily news, with new long reads added as our reporting develops.
Are features news or analysis?
Features combine reporting and analysis. They are researched, sourced and held to the same editorial standards as our news coverage.