A growing array of shows hype up the feel-good drama of modern sports—while tuning out the controversy.

The Premier League needs to punish its most successful team if it wants to save itself from disrepute.

A conversation with Ryan O’Hanlon, author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution”

As Saudi Arabia’s takeover of English soccer club Newcastle proves, the media is highly susceptible to sportswashing by corrupt regimes.

Six months after fans brought down the Super League, European soccer is more corrupt than ever.

Even if the breakaway competition fails, it illustrates that the beautiful game was long ago captured by the rich.