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The Guardian Expands Sports Coverage, Focuses on Women's Football

2/11/2026

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The Guardian is expanding its sports coverage, prioritizing women's football and the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
The publication has hired new reporters and is boosting reporting through live blogs and newsletters.
It notes challenges in sports journalism, including the closure of sports departments at other outlets.
It aims to show how sport intersects with immigration and social justice, while affirming sport's intrinsic value, as seen in the Olympics.

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Story summary

The Guardian is expanding its sports coverage, prioritizing women's football and the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
The publication has hired new reporters and is boosting reporting through live blogs and newsletters.
It notes challenges in sports journalism, including the closure of sports departments at other outlets.
It aims to show how sport intersects with immigration and social justice, while affirming sport's intrinsic value, as seen in the Olympics.