About

Honest Sports Compass is an independent-minded editorial publication about understanding sport beyond the score. It is for curious readers who want to follow a game more closely without needing specialist vocabulary as a starting point.

What we cover

We explain rules, compare formats, examine tactical choices and take a sceptical look at claims made about sporting performance or equipment. The aim is to clarify the question at hand, not to turn every topic into a verdict.

Who it is for

Our readers may follow one sport closely or be new to a particular game. We write for people who want useful context in plain English, whether they are watching, playing casually or simply trying to understand a conversation.

How we approach it

We distinguish established rules from interpretation, and description from advice. When a subject depends on a competition's specific regulations, we say so rather than pretending one explanation applies everywhere. We do not offer professional, medical, legal or financial advice.