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Nick Kyrgios has time on his side to learn he should not waste his talent | Jacob Steinberg

The Australian’s lack of respect for his sport has rightly been clamped down upon, and while he is the only one to blame it would still be a shame if he was lost to the gameNow that the authorities have cracked down on his persistent poor behaviour, the question for Nick Kyrgios to answer – and hopefully it is one that he will be asking himself during his unexpected sabbatical – is whether he owes it to himself to explore the outer reaches of his vast talent. In the end, it is not about you, me or the paying punters he so disrespected with his shameful exhibition of indolence against Mischa Zverev in Shanghai last week, the sheer egregiousness of which compelled...

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Bizarre celebration of Sharapova's reduced ban is profoundly tone-deaf

The misguided celebration of a reduced doping ban as a victory underscores the profound tone-deafness around the industry that is Maria Sharapova IncFidelity can be virtuous, especially in the most adverse situations. Sticking by someone as they endure tumultuous times is a sign of ultimate, unwavering love. That loyalty can also be foolish, to the extent where even Goodfellas materfamilias Karen Hill would question such irrational devotion.Enter racquet company Head, and their peculiar bond with Maria Sharapova – which resulted in one of the most bizarre press releases from a sports company, in the midst of the most awkward victory lap tennis has ever had. Related: Maria Sharapova returns to tennis court for first time since drugs ban Related: Maria...

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