The editorial agenda
The conversations shaping sport.
We watch what supporters are discussing, then do the useful part: form a view, test it against the game and explain what deserves your attention.
Topics on our desk—not a popularity scoreboard
What we are writing about
Three arguments worth your time
Inside the conversation: European golf’s September run
Thriston Lawrence’s comeback shows why a bad Saturday need not rewrite the plan
Lawrence’s final-round recovery at Crans Montana offers a lesson in separating a poor score from a broken method.
Inside the conversation: Golf: Lowry’s opening choices and Duncan’s first Solheim Cup
Shane Lowry wins Irish Open by 11: a lead that kept growing
Lowry turned a four-shot Sunday lead into an eleven-shot win. Our review examines continued scoring, the response to a dropped shot and why the next test is not another runaway.
Inside the conversation: Solheim Cup: 2–2 foursomes, a new fourball problem
Europe should give its Solheim Cup rookies clear jobs, not a separate standard
Woad, López Ramírez, Nadaud and Rhodes bring new experience to the team. Nordqvist can help by making their responsibilities clear without treating them as passengers.