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Sport is a very important part of people’s lives. But why is that? What is it all about? Why does it enthuse us so much? It is one thing to play sport, perhaps for fitness, fun, and occasionally for riches, but that doesn’t explain why we like to watch it so much.Brisk walk healthier than running – scientists
Both produce benefits but walking cuts risk of heart trouble by a greater amount when the same energy is expended.
Press Association
guardian.co.uk, Friday 5 April 2013 04.00 BST
How Barcelona's youth academy develops players like Lionel Messi - video
Guillermo Amor was part of the Johan Cruyff 'dream team' that won the club's first European title in 1992. He is now director of the club's esteemed youth development system. Here, Amor talks about the footballing philosophy of a system that produced Lionel Messi and the pastoral care it gives to young players.
Debut season for British women's pro cycling team
The new British women's professional road cycling team are in their debut season in the sport. With the Team GB Olympic track champions Laura Trott, Dani King and Joanna Rowsell among Wiggle Honda's star names, and with backing from the Bradley Wiggins Foundation, it is clear to see that they mean business.
Feature piece by James Riach in Treviso
The Guardian, Friday 29 March 2013 15.16 GMT
YOG on the road flies high in Oslo - video
A report from YOG: Oslo, Norway, was the destination for the next YOG on the Road adventure at the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships where we caught up with Team Canada, the Wells brothers from New Zealand and Youth Olympic Games athlete Tiril Christiansen on home turf in Norway.
The Tabata workout
Dr Izumi Tabata has developed a punishing exercise regimen that he claims can boost cardiovascular health in minutes – and now he is bringing it to the masses.
