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The NFL quarterback who protested against racism is an overtly political figurehead
A tennis star known for paying attention to her brand has produced a compelling memoir
An academic approach leads to many making epically poor decisions, writes Philip Delves Broughton
Despite equal prize money, endorsements tip the balance
Alarm bells ring as Nadal, Djokovic and all the gladiators of the game find it tough going
Nike, Evian and Head renew commercial deals
Former world tennis number one says she will appeal against the decision as Nike sticks by her
‘Cheat until you are caught’ is a bad mission statement for athletes and boards
Public trust in competitions is being undermined by drug-taking
Investment banks, G4S, United Airlines, German utilities and Maria Sharapova’s sponsors in the news
Sharapova drug test highlights the value of ‘disgrace insurance’
Bond and CDS markets are painting a kinder picture for Russia
World’s highest paid female athlete admits taking banned substance
The deciding point could be that tennis and its backers can do without her, writes Andrew Hill
Maria Sharapova is the best-paid female athlete in the world, with a flair for business that has made her one of tennis’s biggest brands
Tennis player owes her success to her outstanding service game, winning 66% of her points on serve
The world number three in women’s tennis discusses her off-the-court style
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