Oct 26, 2012
After a damning view over doping, the former seven-time Tour De France winner Lance Armstrong's reputation is in tatters. Read Article Lance Armstrong is saddled in shame
Aug 25, 2012
The superstar cyclist, whose stirring victories after his comeback from cancer helped him transcend sports, has chosen not to pursue arbitration in the drug case brought against him. Read Article Cycling organisations face off over Lance Armstrong doping charge
Jan 18, 2012
Get to know one of the most successful golfers of all time. Read Article Instant expert: Tiger Woods
Sep 14, 2011
The life and times of "Little Mo", queen of the courts. Read Article The Instant Expert: Maureen Connolly
Jul 31, 2011
The American swimmer, who won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games, claimed the 100m butterfly title in 50.71 seconds. He is bound to get better for London 2012. Read Article Winning Michael Phelps lays down gauntlet
Jun 13, 2011
Deputy Sports Editor Kevin Affleck speaks to Inside The National's Matt Sansom about the arrival of another former Argentinian football player as a coach for a UAE team. Also, is loyalty in football a thing of the past? Watch Video Video interview: Alejandro Sabella signs up as coach for Al Jazeera
Jun 04, 2011
Nothing is more important than the return of hockey's Stanley Cup to Canada, and for Vancouverite expats in the UAE that means early mornings watching the Cup finals. Read Article When the Vancouver Canucks hit the ice, they play for all Canadians
Apr 13, 2011
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master Sergio Penha says the rise in popularity of mixed martial arts in the Middle East makes the region a focal point for the sport. Read Article Jiu-Jitsu legend hails the rise of martial arts
Feb 06, 2011
In 140 BC, the Romans devised a system of handing out cheap food and entertainment to help win over the poor. Today, sport may be the modern equivalent of this ancient recession-proof form of escapism. Read Article The great escape
Nov 10, 2010
Imran Khan talks to The National on the latest developments in Pakistani cricket off the field and on wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider. Watch Video Exclusive interview with Imran Khan
