Write for us
We welcome pitches that help readers notice the culture around sport: its language, rituals, objects, places and shared memories. Proposals should be focused, well-grounded and understandable to readers without specialist knowledge.
What to pitch
Send a clear idea with a working title, the central question, the kind of piece you propose and why the subject is worth a reader’s time. A specific custom, object or place makes a stronger pitch than a broad account of sport in general.
What makes a strong contribution
Good proposals have a distinct point, explain their scope and show how claims can be supported. We value careful context, plain language and respect for differences in how people experience sport. Avoid claims that depend on unsupported generalisations.
How to submit
Send your proposal through the Contact page and choose the editorial question option. Please pitch the idea before sending a complete article; a proposal is not a guarantee of publication.
Sport is more than a result
The customs around a game can say as much as the score. We look closely at how people make sport part of their lives.