Sport

John Hemmingham has led the England Band around the world • He nearly lost his house for the cause • 'We have to believe'

Cornish miners brought football to Mexico • Local teams keep their spirit alive • Served with cerveza and the odd pasty

A town accustomed to demolition notices • But darts and rugby league are booming • Hope returns in unlikely places

A medieval brawl in a divided town • How long can it last? • Outsiders need not apply

Secret leagues and paid consultants • A global geek economy • 'It's the Wild West'

A tournament in Latvia • Spies and saboteurs • Grandmasters turned into pawns