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Olympic politics, intrigue and sports marketing history recounted in IOC insider's new book

Political pressure on Olympic officials, like in the case of the Ukraine skeleton racer’s memorial helmet at the Milan Cortina Games, is nothing new, according to a long-time IOC insider

The Independent UK

Paralympics' Vote To Lift Russian Suspension 'Bold Step' As Conflict Rages: Ex-IOC Executive

The International Paralympic Committee's decision to lift the temporary suspension of Russia and Belarus is a "bold step" but "many will argue it is premature" while the conflict continues, a former IOC executive told AFP. The vote at the IPC's general assembly in Seoul on Saturday was a close-run thing…

International Business Times

Coventry's Mettle Tested By Russian Olympic Debate, Say Former IOC Figures

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is in the spotlight on how she handles her "baptism of fire" over Russia, former IOC executives have told AFP. With just six months to go to the opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Games the odds are that Russian athletes -- normally a…

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Bach's Successor Needs Cool Head To Guide Olympics Through Stormy Seas: Experts

Whoever succeeds Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday will need to be "cool under fire" with some members believing the very existence of the Olympic Movement is at stake.

International Business Times

Paris Olympics were great, so why not hold summer Games every two years?

The average sports fan is increasingly a big-eventer and there is a risk of the Games losing out in the attention economy

The Guardian - UK

FIFA and IOC hold different track records with Trump ahead of World Cup and Olympics in US

The two biggest events in world sports are coming to America

The Independent UK

LVMH's Publicity In Olympics Ceremony Raises Eyebrows

LVMH's high profile and highly visible product placement in the Paris Games opening ceremony surprised marketing experts and raises the possibility it could cause problems for the International Olympic Committee with their long-term sponsors.

International Business Times

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‘Playing Russian roulette with your health’: my encounter with LA’s raw-milk, powdered-meat smoothie

As bird flu spreads through US cattle, a hip California grocery store is making a smoothie from unpasteurized dairy and a supplement made from organs

The Guardian - US

Coe Divides Olympic Movement With Prize Money Move

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe's decision to award prize money to Olympic gold medallists may have been welcomed by athletes but the move has upset some of his fellow federation bosses and surprised seasoned observers of the Games.

International Business Times

Hope Yet For Future Of Battered And Bruised Commonwealth Games

The future of the Commonwealth Games has once again been plunged into doubt since Malaysia declined to host the 2026 edition last week, but according to former Olympic marketing guru Michael Payne "it would be wrong to write the event off just yet."

International Business Times

In world 1st, dairy cows in Texas and Kansas test positive for H5N1 bird flu

Unpasteurized milk samples and throat and nose swabs from cows on U.S. dairy farms have tested positive for bird flu, marking the second known cases in ruminants in the U.S.

LiveScience

Pressure On Paris Games 'To Kickstart New Olympic Golden Era'

The Paris Games has the chance to "kickstart a resurgence of the Olympic brand" following the last two Covid-affected editions and the doping-blighted 2014 Sochi Winter Games, former IOC marketing executive Terrence Burns has told AFP. With just six months to go to the opening ceremony in the French capital,…

International Business Times

Feuds, truces and dollar signs: how five sports made cut for 2028 Games

Negotiations were fraught but the financial figures meant an uneasy peace was brokered between organisers and the IOC

The Guardian - UK

New Holocaust memorial garden to open at Gedling Country Park

The new £45,000 memorial garden will commemorate the millions of people who lost their lives in the Holocaust and other genocide atrocities

Nottingham Post

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Fuming residents say Arnold park has been 'destroyed' by off-road bikers

Residents are "at the end of their tether" with the issue

Nottingham Post

Nottinghamshire households face another tax rise to 'protect' frontline fire services

A £5 increase has been unanimously agreed at a meeting of councillors, despite acknowledgements of the financial pressures being faced by families.

Nottingham Post

Planned Nottinghamshire fire station cuts could be scrapped as councillor warns of 'uncertain' future

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue had been planning to reduce services at its West Bridgford, London Road and Stockhill stations.

Nottingham Post

Concern over 'ridiculous' amount of litter left in Nottinghamshire children's park

Smashed glass is among the rubbish left at the site

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Tax rise of at least £50 for Nottinghamshire households approved

The tax rise has been approved despite claims from some that it will 'exacerbate' the cost of living crisis for vulnerable residents

The Guardian - UK

Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal threatens to derail Winter Games bid

Japanese official says corruption claims could damage Sapporo’s chances of hosting 2030 event

Nottingham Post

Fears Arnold is being 'ruined' as HSBC announces closure of town centre bank

'I think they should keep it open, they have managed to all these years'

Nottingham Post

HSBC urged to reconsider Arnold branch closure that will have a 'detrimental impact'

"This proposed closure will disproportionately disadvantage older, disabled, financially excluded and socially isolated customers."

Nottingham Post

Plan to sell off popular Arnold dog walking spot for housing scrapped

The council says it has listened to the views of local residents

Tribune News Service

During ‘other’ 1982 championship run, Michael Jordan led USA Basketball past Yugoslavia

RALEIGH, N.C. — Michael Jordan’s iconic shot against Georgetown 40 years ago that gave North Carolina coach Dean Smith his first NCAA title wasn’t the only championship performance he had that year.

ABC News

Zero alcohol drinks industry takes off as more Australians choose booze free lifestyle

From Perth's first non-alcoholic drink store to booze-free beers, businesses are cashing in on the growing movement to go sober.

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