BAFTA viewers 'cringe' over Michelle Keegan and Tom Daley's joke about knitwear Viewers said the joke 'went down like a lead balloon' Manchester Evening News · May 9, 2022
Cycling legend Sir Bradley Wiggins rolls into the Stewartry The five-times Olympic medallist is raising funds for Mr Porter Health in Mind – a scheme aimed at helping men lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Daily Record · May 9, 2022
The Games on ITV: Who is presenting the series, which celebs are taking part and how the show works Holly Willoughby is stepping away from This Morning to present The Games alongside Top Gear's Freddie Flintoff, Alex Scott and Chris Kamara - with a guest appearance from Tyson Fury Wales Online · May 9, 2022
Women's World C'ships: India boxers handed mixed draw; Lovlina to begin campaign on opening day NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain will take on former champion Chen Nien-Chin in her opening bout as Indian pugilists were handed a mixed draw in the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships, starting in Istanbul on Monday. The Times of India · May 8, 2022
Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea says Liz Cambage told Nigerian players to 'go back to your Third World country' during a training game Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea claims that Liz Cambage caused a confrontation with Nigerian basketballers in a training game before the Tokyo Olympics, telling them to "go back to your Third World country". ABC News · May 8, 2022
Covid Curbs Push China Off Global Sporting Map China's ambitions to be a global sporting hub took a heavy blow as the postponement of this year's Asian Games further isolated a country already cut off by its hardline zero-Covid strategy. The ruling Communist Party burnished its global image with an array of dazzling spectacles such as Beijing's 2008… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 8, 2022
Olympic champion Jonny Brownlee still searching for ‘the perfect triathlon’ Brownlee ‘completed’ his Olympic medal set in Tokyo lasst summer with gold in the mixed relay The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
TOPS approves extension of Neeraj Chopra's training in Turkey NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India's Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) has approved Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra's proposal to provide financial assistance of Rs.5.5 lakh approximately for extension of his training camp in Turkey. The Times of India · May 5, 2022
Former Olympian, Sports Illustrated Writer Kenny Moore Dies at 78 Moore finished fourth in the marathon at the 1972 Olympics before embarking on a long and successful writing career. Sports Illustrated · May 5, 2022
Reading’s Deanne Rose: ‘Representation and role models matter so much in sports’ The Olympic winner on growing up in a ‘Jamaican-Canadian household’, starting her own football camp for girls and the importance of friendship The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022
Katie Taylor's fairy-tale rise to greatness from childhood to 2016 disappointment Perhaps the greatest sportsperson Ireland has ever produced, the 35-year-old has almost single-handedly carried women’s boxing for the guts of two decades Dublin Live · May 2, 2022
Finding next Cathy Freeman, Ian Thorpe the mission of Ian Chesterman as Australian Olympic Committee president Ian Chesterman has set himself an almost unreachable goal in his new job — to find superstar athletes the calibre of Cathy Freeman and Ian Thorpe, to spearhead Australia's Olympic hopes into the future. ABC News · May 2, 2022
Stadium to be built in Olympic gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra's native village, says Haryana Chief Minister Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's native village Khandra is in Panipat The Hindu · May 1, 2022
Katie Taylor says Madison Square Garden victory topped Olympic gold medal win The Bray boxer gave the fight of her life last night Dublin Live · May 1, 2022
Irish Mirror · May 1, 2022 Katie Taylor says Amanda Serrano victory topped Olympic gold medal win The Bray boxer had to dig deep in a fight of the year contender at Madison Square Garden
The Times of India · May 1, 2022 Inaugural Kerala Olympic Games get underway in Thiruvananthapuram THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The first ever Kerala Olympic Games was inaugurated by state Sports Minister V Abdurahiman at the University Stadium here on Saturday.
Dublin Live · Apr 30, 2022 Katie Taylor says 'biggest disappointment' of Rio 2016 pushed her to 'greatest comeback' Four years after winning gold at the London Olympics, Taylor suffered a shock loss to Finland’s Mira Potkonen at the 2016 Games in Rio
Daily Mirror · Apr 30, 2022 Russian Olympian vows to boycott Olympics until country's flag is restored Russian fencing star Sofya Velikaya is a veteran of four Olympic Summer Games, having won gold medals at Rio in 2016 and Tokyo last summer, as well as three silvers
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2022 ‘Uniquely qualified’: John Coates drafted letter of praise for himself to Brisbane Olympics organisers Outgoing president of Australian Olympic Committee drafted gushing compliments for his own work
ABC News · Apr 30, 2022 Olympic moguls champion Jakara Anthony and Paralympian snowboarder Ben Tudhope take out Snow Australia top gongs Olympic moguls gold medallist and Paralympic snowboarding bronze medallist are each recognised for their incredible seasons.
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022 Jemma Reekie believes missing out on Olympic medal could be ‘a good thing’ The 24-year-old fell agonisingly short of securing a medal in the 800 metres final that saw British team-mate Keely Hodgkinson claim silver
ABC News · Apr 29, 2022 Olympic medallist Judy Amoore Pollock is inspiring all ages with her commitment to parkrun at 81 years of age Age is no barrier for Australian Olympic bronze medallist Judy Amoore Pollock, who’s a regular runner at her local parkrun. The 81-year-old has inspired runners of all ages with her enthusiasm, encouragement and stories of her decorated and dramatic athletics career.
ABC News · Apr 29, 2022 Australia's Olympic emperor John Coates stands down as new era for AOC looms After 32 years, John Coates is stepping down as head of the Australian Olympic Committee. He leaves behind a complicated legacy, as Tracey Holmes reports.
AAP · Apr 29, 2022 AOC President Chesterman vows to inspire Newly elected AOC President Ian Chesterman vowed to inspire the next generation of Olympians after succeeding John Coates in the role.
Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022 'Tories are denying young people chance to excel at sport as they cut funding' In the decade since the Olympics, nearly 1,000 council football pitches and sports fields have been lost, 248 school pitches have been sold off and 600 youth centres closed