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Peter Phillips: ‘People go to things because they’re an “event” and that’s the point – it’s what you create around a sport that matters’
The son of HRH The Princess Royal and Capt Mark Phillips is now running the Festival of British Eventing, started by his parents almost 35 years ago. He spoke to Kate Green.
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Curious Questions: Who invented tennis?
It's 150 years since the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club was formed – though originally it was solely for croquet, since tennis hadn't yet been invented. Annunicata Elwes explains.
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Incredible things you never knew about duelling, from Wellington and Lincoln to poisoned sausage at 12 paces
Only a few generations ago, our forebears were prepared to shoot each other when affronted. Ian Morton reports on man’s fatal attraction to the art of duelling.
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The amazing tale of the Waterloo Cup, the other event created by the man who invented the Grand National
The Grand National is woven into our collective identity, but few people today know of the other event created by the same man – one which was, in its day, far more successful, and was hailed as once Britain’s biggest sporting event. Adrian Dangar looks back on coursing’s extraordinary Waterloo Cup.
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Christmas gifts for men, from beautiful boxers to a classic cocktail shaker
For the man in your life, we've all sorts of things – from simple gadgets to truly magnificent things.
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Top 10 pieces of essential shooting kit
To ensure you have all the gear and some idea, look no further than Nick Hammond’s wish list.
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Golf in the Royal Family's back garden at Balmoral, and other perfect nine-hole courses
That the best things come in small packages is certainly true in the world of golf, says Fergus Bisset, as he celebrates Britain’s characterful short courses.
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Lucinda Green on the bond that has bound Man to horse
If you treat a horse with love, respect and consistency, it will do great things for you. Former eventer Lucinda Green, who enjoyed the heights of success on horses of all shapes, sizes and varying personalities, examines the nature of this centuries-old partnership.
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The Highland Games: Dancing, bagpipes and giant men in kilts since 1314
In her 1931 novel Highland Fling, Nancy Mitford described the Highland games at Invertochie as ‘an extraordinary spectacle of apparently meaningless activity’. She couldn’t have been more wrong.
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10 iconic sporting trophies (and the intriguing tales behind them)
Everybody loves a good sporting battle, but, often, the silverware up for grabs has been through far tougher times than any of the sportsmen.
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Cowes Week: When to go, what to see, how to get there, what to do
Cowes Week runs from July 29 to 5 August on the Isle of Wight. Katy Stickland of ybw.com is your guide to one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events.
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Video: The mesmerising creation of an artwork to mark the King George VI meeting at Ascot
Royal Ascot have commissioned a beautiful piece of Rangoli art to ahead of the King George VI meeting this weekend.
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Father's Day gifts for the sporting gentleman
Charlotte Peters of Shooting UK makes her selection of ideal gifts for Father's Day.
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How cycling freed British people to enjoy the countryside once again
The arrival of the bicycle and tricycle opened up a thrilling freedom for the people of Britain.
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Badminton Horse Trials 2017 preview: Can the British regain Badminton?
There have only been two home victories in the past 10 runnings - can the Brits do it this year?
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The ultimate way to watch the America’s Cup? Charter a yacht to watch the race in style
If you're looking to watch the America's Cup in style this summer, these luxurious charter yachts – including the world famous Maltese Falcon – offer the perfect seat to view the action.
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Must-visit shopping stands at Badminton Horse Trials 2017
Here's our guide to what's on offer.
