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The Epstein files and sport: postscript No1
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The Epstein files and sport: postscript No1
Yesterday I wrote a piece about “the Epstein files” and some links to sport and how “document dumps” can be both a journalistic blessing and a curse.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Piece tells you how to access now defunct "document dump" about Russian doping; Football Leaks; USADA docs on Lance A; a spreadsheet of 12,000 blood tests on track & field athletes from 2001-12; and some Fancy Bears stuff
February 4, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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As the Epstein case shows, "document dumps" are both a journalistic blessing and a curse. Five examples from sport show why
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As the Epstein case shows, "document dumps" are both a journalistic blessing and a curse
Leaks of incendiary materials can be full of red herrings, banalities and bullshit. Diligent reporters sift the wheat from the chaff. It's not easy. But it can be fruitful
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February 4, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Piece tells you how to access now defunct "document dump" about Russian doping; Football Leaks; USADA docs on Lance A; a spreadsheet of 12,000 blood tests on track & field athletes from 2001-12; and some Fancy Bears stuff
February 4, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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As the Epstein case shows, "document dumps" are both a journalistic blessing and a curse. Five examples from sport show why
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As the Epstein case shows, "document dumps" are both a journalistic blessing and a curse
Leaks of incendiary materials can be full of red herrings, banalities and bullshit. Diligent reporters sift the wheat from the chaff. It's not easy. But it can be fruitful
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February 4, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Proving to be the most popular read of 2026 so far, with all the engagement you'd expect from Man City fans especially, taking the time and effort to tell me how much they don't care about this AT ALL.
January 31, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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So many Man City fans seem to think the 115 case is the first time they've been accused of financial misconduct and don't recall multiple previous cases and €90m of fines, later reduced to "only" €30m. Hope this Q&A refreshes memories
January 30, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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So many Man City fans seem to think the 115 case is the first time they've been accused of financial misconduct and don't recall multiple previous cases and €90m of fines, later reduced to "only" €30m. Hope this Q&A refreshes memories
January 30, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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A dozen questions about the end game of Manchester City's "115" case, and its aftermath
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A dozen questions about the end game of Manchester City's "115" case, and its aftermath
The Premier League began investigating alleged rule-breaking by Man City in late 2018, charging them with 115 rule breaches in 2023. Into an eighth year, the case rumbles on
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January 29, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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In elite club football, you get what you pay for, unless the owners are incompetent or geniuses
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In elite club football, you get what you pay for, unless the owners are incompetent or geniuses
Deloitte's latest 'Football Money League' dropped yesterday, detailing the richest 30 clubs in the world by revenue. Today I'll look at what their wage bills tell us about them
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January 23, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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In elite club football, you get what you pay for, unless the owners are incompetent or geniuses
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In elite club football, you get what you pay for, unless the owners are incompetent or geniuses
Deloitte's latest 'Football Money League' dropped yesterday, detailing the richest 30 clubs in the world by revenue. Today I'll look at what their wage bills tell us about them
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January 23, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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Infantino isn't just a worse FIFA president than Blatter (sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/from-the-c...), he's an abysmal human. His continued obsequious behaviour towards a demented, dangerous clown like Trump is woeful. A "board of peace" with Putin, Orbán and Lukashenko is an utter farce.
From the company he keeps to his disregard for football, Infantino is worse than Blatter
Sepp Blatter oversaw some terrible misconduct and was far from perfect. But he asked world leaders: "What can you do for football?". Infantino asks what HE can do for THEM.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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As a one-off gesture in the name of transparency and to perhaps help some City fans see what their club have done, I've un-paywalled this article. Skip to the point where you can download and read a set of documents that tell you what happened.
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As "disruptors" Man City try to dismantle PL rules, NEW details of financial chicanery
The Premier League's 20 clubs meet in London to vote on sponsorship rules. And we publish documents and contracts that throw new light on some of City's APT deals.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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As a one-off gesture in the name of transparency and to perhaps help some City fans see what their club have done, I've un-paywalled this article. Skip to the point where you can download and read a set of documents that tell you what happened.
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As "disruptors" Man City try to dismantle PL rules, NEW details of financial chicanery
The Premier League's 20 clubs meet in London to vote on sponsorship rules. And we publish documents and contracts that throw new light on some of City's APT deals.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Macclesfield's record FA Cupset and why it was such a phenomenal result. Plus: the world's best academies; PL attendance record incoming; and WC ticket prices.
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Macclesfield's record FA Cupset and why it was such a phenomenal result
No team in the history of the FA Cup since 1871 has beaten a top-division opponent when being as "minor" in the football pyramid as 117 places below the other team.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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One of my sports writing heroes. Read him at the Indy in my student days when I had no inkling I might follow in his footsteps. RIP JR, the best of us
January 15, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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REVEALED: FA targets low-hanging fruit for illegal betting as game drowns in gambling ads
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REVEALED: FA targets low-hanging fruit for illegal betting as game drowns in gambling ads
An investigation for Sporting Intelligence details the disproportionate number of betting charges against non-league players as the pro game embraces gambling
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January 15, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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John Roberts, writer and author, RIP
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A short piece on JR's life and work, and links to some of his brilliant work.
John Roberts, writer and author, RIP
The former journalist had a long career in the heyday of Fleet Street, from covering Manchester United when they were glorious to decades as a tennis correspondent
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January 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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More than 200 non league players and staff charged by the FA for betting offences since 2015 - 3/4 of all charges. Why is the FA going after easy targets? On Substack for @sportingintel.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/sporting...
REVEALED: FA targets low-hanging fruit for illegal betting as game drowns in gambling ads
An investigation for Sporting Intelligence details the disproportionate number of betting charges against non-league players as the pro game embraces gambling
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January 15, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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Brilliant piece by Steve Menary for Sporting Intelligence today. Steve knows this world inside out.
January 15, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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REVEALED: FA targets low-hanging fruit for illegal betting as game drowns in gambling ads
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REVEALED: FA targets low-hanging fruit for illegal betting as game drowns in gambling ads
An investigation for Sporting Intelligence details the disproportionate number of betting charges against non-league players as the pro game embraces gambling
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January 15, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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What the insurable value of Scotland's national team says about their 2026 World Cup fate
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What the insurable value of Scotland's national team says about their 2026 World Cup fate
There are many different ways to gauge a football team's chances of success, from rankings to bookmaker odds to form. Here we consider the players' insurable values
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January 9, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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📝Today on Nutmeg FC: Nick uses his method to predict Scotland’s chances in the USA (hint: there’s some good news).

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January 9, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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What the insurable value of Scotland's national team says about their 2026 World Cup fate
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What the insurable value of Scotland's national team says about their 2026 World Cup fate
There are many different ways to gauge a football team's chances of success, from rankings to bookmaker odds to form. Here we consider the players' insurable values
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January 9, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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And the Premier League title winners in 2025-26 will be … sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/and-the-pr...
And the Premier League title winners in 2025-26 will be …
Todaay we're looking ahead to the major events in global football in 2026, and bringing to your attention some football stories that will garner headlines this year
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January 2, 2026 at 4:32 PM