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Olympics medalist Tommie Smith is up for National Book Award

A picture story co-authored by Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith and a novel by Nobel laureate Olga Tokarczuk were among the nominees Wednesday on long lists for the National Book Awards

The Independent UK

Equestrian Fouaad Mirza eyes glory at World Eventing Championship

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian equestrian Fouaad Mirza is all set for the FEI World Championship Eventing, starting at the historic Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy on Thursday.

The Times of India

When I was younger I thought it was a travesty arm-wrestling was not part of the Olympics, says champion arm-wrestler 'Monster' Michael Todd

NEW DELHI: Think wrestling and you will think of two wrestlers, with singlets on, trying to execute intricate and complex daavs (moves) to earn points.

The Times of India

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TfL faces biggest challenge in its history to accommodate mourners, says boss

Transport commissioner Andy Byford said planning for the next week is more complicated than for the 2012 Olympics.

The Independent UK

Queen’s state funeral operation ‘bigger than 2012 Olympics’, says London transport boss

Transport for London commissioner Andy Byford said ‘it is the biggest challenge that TfL has ever faced’

Evening Standard

Remembering the James Bond Olympics skit Queen Elizabeth II kept secret from royal family

Her family had no idea what she had planned with Daniel Craig

The Independent UK

World Anti-Doping Agency Will Likely Keep Cannabis On Prohibited List

Apparently, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will keep marijuana on its list of prohibited substances for 2023. This means that athletes subject to WADA's drug testing code will continue to be suspended if they test positive for cannabis in competition.

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Superstar Angélique Kidjo sings at the 1000th Tiny Desk — and speaks from her heart

in an exclusive interview, the 5-time Grammy award-winning Beninese singer talks about her music, her activism and the honor of performing at the 1,000th Tiny Desk Concert ("I'm speechless!")

WEKU

Queen’s funeral poses biggest security test, says Olympics police chief

Bob Broadhurst says royal family’s desire to be close to public is an ‘absolutely frightening’ prospect

The Guardian - UK

London hotels raise prices as demand soars before Queen’s funeral

The price of some accommodation has apparently increased by more than 300%

The Guardian - UK

Massacre at the Munich Olympics, five decades on

Palestinian militants took 11 members of the Israeli delegation hostage inside the Olympic village in Munich, Germany, on September 5, 1972. The terrorists, who claimed to be part of the Black September movement, were demanding the liberation of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. After killing two hostages, they negotiated for…

France 24

Celebrity SAS star Fatima Whitbread, 61, wants to prove 'old biddy's still got it'

Former world title-holding javelin thrower Fatima Whitbread had been declared “a legend” by tough instructor Rudy Reyes.

Daily Mirror

Mirabai, Bajrang, Lakshya among top athletes for National Games

NEW DELHI: Birmingham CWG gold medal-winning troika of weightlifters Mirabai Chanu, Jeremy Lalrinnunga and Achinta Sheuli, Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia and members of the champion Thomas Cup badminton team, Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy and Chirag Shetty, will be among a host of India international athletes who will…

The Times of India

From photobombing to cutting cakes with swords, Queen Elizabeth II's pop culture moments showed off her unmatched humour

News feeds are flooded with sombre headlines about the death of Queen Elizabeth II. This round-up of the Her Majesty's most memorable pop culture moments will help lift your spirits.

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The Independent UK

Remembering the James Bond Olympics skit Queen Elizabeth II kept secret from royal family

Her family had no idea what she had planned with Daniel Craig

The Times of India

‘IOC’s latest move casts shadow over India’s bid to host major events’

NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) renewed threat to ban India over its national Olympic body’s failure to address “ongoing internal disputes, governance shortcomings and court cases” has put the country’s hopes of hosting the 2030 Youth Olympics and 2036 Summer Olympics in jeopardy.

Daily Mirror

Olympics boxing is right to be punished but 2028 snub must be corrected

Boxing's place at the 2028 games in Los Angeles is in doubt with concerns raised by the IOC meaning it has not been included in the sports programme

Evening Standard

Daniel Craig recalls moment ‘very funny’ Queen cracked a joke at his expense

The actor worked with the Queen on a comedic 2012 skit for the London Olympics

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Boris Johnson recalls Queen's joy after world leader thought Olympics stunt was REAL

The monarch, then aged 85, melted hearts all over the world when she was filmed with Daniel Craig in the video for the landmark Games

Liverpool Echo

James Bond's Daniel Craig issues gushing tribute to 'incomparable' Queen Elizabeth II

The two shared the screen in a comedy skit for the London Olympics

Dynamite News

Uttarakhand: Government increases prize money for medal winners in sports

Besides Rs 50 lakhs will be given for the sportsperson's participation in the Olympics. Read more on Dynamite News:

Daily Record

Should the Olympics and Paralympics be merged?

Commonwealth Games put on their largest ever integrated para-sports programme at Birmingham 2022 and has led to some calls for the Olympics and Paralympics to do the same.

Daily Mirror

James Bond's Daniel Craig says he will 'profoundly miss incomparable' Queen in tribute

Daniel Craig, who joined Queen Elizabeth II in the 007 skit for the London 2012 Olympics, joined the many stars in sharing their grief following her death

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly co-defendant continues testimony Thursday: ‘Make sure you get all those tapes’

CHICAGO — R. Kelly’s former business manager and current co-defendant took the stand again Thursday for what promises to be lengthy testimony in his own defense.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Look back at the moment Queen Elizabeth II appeared at the Olympics with ‘James Bond’ in 2012

A look back at the wonderful Queen Elizabeth moment from the 2012 Olympics.

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