Richard Williams

As Skyfall opens on the big screen, Richard Williams remembers Ian Fleming’s ambitious gamble in The Spy Who Loved Me.

The Germans have won the European Cup before and have the advantage of playing the final in their own Arena this Saturday. Richard Williams reports

The coach’s understanding of Barcelona’s philosophy and relationship with players brought great success. Could he repeat it at another club?

The coach’s understanding of Barcelona’s philosophy and relationship with players brought great success. Could he repeat it at another club?

The coach’s understanding of Barcelona’s philosophy and relationship with players brought great success. Could he repeat it at another club?

Carlos Tevez has returned to the Man City fold and presents a whole new threat to opposing teams as he seems to have not lost his capabilities at all.

André Villas-Boas has never convinced at Chelsea, but the bigger mistakes have been made by an owner who has made the next manager’s job even harder.

With two cyclists banned for doping, we are left to examine our own conclusions, wonder how it really feels to be Lance Armstrong.

What were the odds of seeing one of the most urbane and sophisticated coaches in world football reduced to impersonating <i>Private Eye</i>’s Ron Knee

Two books explain the encounters of cycling’s biggest event the Tour de France’s rich history and present.

Bruce Springsteen’s latest DVD set offers an intriguing overview of his career.

After all the smiles and handshakes it was surprising that Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck didn’t blow kisses to each other in Paris.

Before his team eliminated Brazil from the World Cup Bert van Marwijk promised us that total football was dead — and he was right.

Distant, out of touch and doubting his squad was his undoing, writes <b>Richard Williams</b>.

Tiger Woods may have to work on more than his swing if he wants to make a real comeback.