Sport enters the WhatsApp age and dreads ever being asked to leave | Emma John

The messaging app proves the ultimate team-bonding tool with efficient sharing of logistics, ‘bantz’ and devastating newsGood news for sportsmen this week: they can now forget the pre-tournament boot camps, and the on-tour karaoke. Travel agents, too, can cancel those large-group-tours to Gallipoli. Because the Ryder Cup gave us conclusive proof that the ultimate team-bonding tool is already here, and its name is WhatsApp. Related: Phil Neville keeps tabs on England Women’s ice-cream intake Continue reading...