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Richard Williams

Richard Williams is a former chief sports writer for the Guardian

August 2024

  • Sven-Göran Eriksson watching a friendly between England and Hungary at Old Trafford, Manchester, in 2006.

    Sven-Göran Eriksson obituary

  • Maurice Williams &amp; The Zodiacs Portrait<br>Maurice Williams &amp; The Zodiacs who first performed the song "Stay" pose for a portrait in 1960. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

    Maurice Williams obituary

July 2024

  • Ewy Rosqvist as part of the Volvo team at the RAC British International Rally, 1960.

    Ewy Rosqvist obituary

  • John Mayall.

    John Mayall was a lightning rod for the blues who changed the course of British music

    Richard Williams

May 2024

April 2024

  • Ted Toleman at the launch of his Formula 1 team in 1981

    Ted Toleman obituary

    Businessman, powerboat racer and founder of the Toleman Formula One team
  • Clarence 'Frogman' Henry performed around the UK in 1962 and was then invited to support the Beatles on a tour of the US and Canada in 1964.

    Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry obituary

    New Orleans singer whose 1950s and 60s hits included Ain’t Got No Home and (I Don’t Know Why) But I Do
  • Heath Brothers Perform Live At New Orleans Jazz Festival<br>NEW ORLEANS, LA -APRIL 28: Albert "Tootie" Heath performing with the Heath Brothers at the New Orleans Jazz &amp; Heritage Festival on April 28 2005 (Photo by Clayton Call/Redferns)

    Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath obituary

    American jazz drummer known as a refined, quietly sparkling stylist who teamed up with his siblings to form the Heath Brothers

March 2024

  • Gandini and the gold Miura

    Marcello Gandini obituary

    Italian car designer whose greatest creations included the Lamborghini Miura, the Maserati Khamsin and the Lancia Stratos

February 2024

  • Henry Fambrough in 2023. He was the group’s baritone singer, and their most popular hits included Ghetto Child and Working My Way Back to You.

    Henry Fambrough obituary

  • Red Bull team principal Christian Horner

    How Christian Horner rose to power in Formula One … and stayed there

  • Luigi Riva, right, in a World Cup semi-final in Mexico, 1970. He was one of the scorers when Italy beat Germany 4-3.

    Luigi Riva obituary

  • Sebastian Vettel driving for Ferrari in 2015

    Sportblog
    Leone Lewis? Glory not guaranteed as Hamilton seeks Ferrari revival

January 2024

  • Marlena Shaw’s main influences included Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Dinah Washington were among her main influences.

    Marlena Shaw obituary

    American soul and jazz singer best known for California Soul, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy and Go Away Little Boy
  • Observer sports writer Ron Atkin by Jane Bown, 21 April 1977. GNM Archive ref: JHB/1/4/11

    Ronald Atkin obituary

    Journalist who started out on the Nottingham Evening Post and went on to become the sports editor of the Observer
  • Les McCann At Damrosch Park Bandshell<br>American jazz &amp; soul musician Les McCann plays piano during the 'Keep A Light in The Window: An Homage To Joel Dorn' concert at Damrosch Park Bandshell, Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Lincoln Center, New York, New York, August 13, 2008. (Photo by Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images)

    Les McCann obituary

    American jazz musician whose popular blues and gospel-inspired sounds were later sampled by a host of rap artists

December 2023

  • Photo of Tony OXLEY<br>UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 15: QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL Photo of Tony OXLEY (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)

    Tony Oxley obituary

    Drummer and percussionist who developed his own musical language as a composer
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