The Latest Breaking News from Olympics

In James Bond Olympics scene, Queen told director 'I should have a line'

A writer has told how Queen Elizabeth II was heavily involved in how the now-famous skit

Wales Online · Sep 16, 2022

Calls for 50,000 new social houses in Queensland before 2032 Olympics

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces 200 new crisis accommodation units as prelude to upcoming housing summit

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2022

Tennis, Sports World Reacts to Legend Roger Federer’s Retirement

Athletes and observers around the world paid homage to the superstar as the news broke.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 15, 2022

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 · Sep 14, 2022

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 · Sep 14, 2022

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 · Sep 14, 2022

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 · Sep 14, 2022

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.

Benzinga · Sep 12, 2022

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 · Sep 12, 2022

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 · Sep 12, 2022