Eric Donovan expecting biggest night of his career when he faces two-time Olympic winner Robeisy Ramirez The Irish fighter will face the two-time Olympic gold medallist on Saturday. Irish Mirror · Feb 24, 2022
The rarest coins in the UK worth as much as £1,700 Keep an eye out in your change Wales Online · Feb 24, 2022
Polar penis: the hazards of winter sports The Olympics has concluded with almost 3,000 athletes, showcasing their skills to the world. While slips, trips and falls are common on the ice and snow, causing embarrassment and injury, spare a thought for Finnish cross-country skier Remi Lindholm who revealed after competing in the 50km skiing event that his… The Conversation · Feb 24, 2022
Sir Jason Kenny: Great Britain’s most decorated Olympian announces retirement from cycling to take up coaching Sir Jason Kenny, Great Britain’s most decorated Olympian of all-time, has announced his retirement from competitive cycling. Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2022
‘I creak quite a lot’: Jason Kenny calls time on record-breaking cycling career The 33-year-old retires as Britain’s most decorated Olympian to take the role of British Cycling’s men’s podium sprint coach The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2022
Jason Kenny: A publicity-shy sprint king who became Britain’s greatest Olympian No British athlete has won more Olympic gold medals than Kenny The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022
Jason Kenny retires from cycling as Britain's most decorated Olympian begins coaching job Jason Kenny will take up a coaching role within British cycling after announcing his retirement from competition having won seven Olympic gold medals in the velodrome Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022
Australian Alex Porter's faulty handlebar that caused his cycling crash at Tokyo Olympics was not adequately checked or tested, report finds A report into the crash that left Australian cyclist Alex Porter with facial injuries at the Tokyo Olympics finds the faulty part that caused it was not adequately checked, and says individuals "made it up as they went along". ABC News · Feb 23, 2022
Despite historic ratings low for the 2022 Winter Games, NBCUniversal remains bullish on Olympics NEW YORK — Faced with the lingering effects of a global pandemic, empty stands and a politically fraught situation in Beijing, NBC Sports was prepared for the worst with the Winter Olympics, and from a TV ratings standpoint that’s what it got. Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2022
NBC's scores are in: Record low Olympics ratings NBC will be happy to put the Beijing Winter Olympics in the rear-view mirror, as the event had a record low viewership for an American audience and the Olympics The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022
Kellie Harrington guaranteed at least bronze medal after Strandja Cup quarter-final win The Olympic gold medallist made it two wins from two on her return to the ring as she comfortably outboxed Kazakhstan's Aidana Zabynbekova Irish Mirror · Feb 23, 2022
India, Japan could be next Asian hosts of the Olympics As it did with China, the IOC can envision India as a new frontier that will yield deep-pocketed sponsors, television rights deals and generous government support. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 23, 2022
Olympic champion ice skater told his friend he was HIV positive on the steps of the Adelphi Hotel John Curry won Olympic Gold in 1977 with 20 million people watching him Liverpool Echo · Feb 23, 2022
Lewis Hamilton sends appreciation after speed skater’s tribute to F1 star at Winter Olympics Canadian Olympic legend Charles Hamelin paid tribute to Lewis Hamilton with a specially-designed helmet at the Beijing 2022 Winter Games Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Feb 23, 2022 Be the Representation You Want to See By winning a bronze medal in London 2012 and a silver in Rio 2016, U.S. swimmer Lia Neal became the first Black woman to compete in multiple Olympics. Now retired, the 27-year-old reflects on embracing her responsibility as a role model and details the work she’s doing to increase diversity…
Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022 Naomi Osaka opens up on ‘regrets’ as she looks back at abrupt end to Olympics journey Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka took to Instagram to reveal her Tokyo Olympic 'regrets' during the 2020 Games last summer.
Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022 Call made for gold medal winning curlers to be given the Freedom of Perth Perthshire pair Eve Muirhead and Mili Smith represented Team GB at the Winter Olympics in Beijing
Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022 Proud Perthshire curler Mili Smith on the incredible Winter Olympics gold medal journey Mili, from Guildtown and the team's alternate in Beijing, has worked hard to rise through the curling ranks
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2022 Olympics Say Goodbye to Asia after a Star-Crossed Run The Olympics have said goodbye to Asia after a star-crossed run, and it's unclear when they'll be back after the continent hosted four of the last eight Games. The earliest the Summer Games could return is 2036, and the favorite could be the world's most populous country — not China,…
Edinburgh Live · Feb 23, 2022 Triumphant Olympic curling teams return to Edinburgh Team GB's only Beijing medallists receive a hero's welcome at the airport
AAP · Feb 23, 2022 Logan misses out in Qld 2032 Olympics plan The mayor of Queensland's Logan says his city has been completely overlooked in the state government's masterplan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022 Olympics say goodbye to Asia after 4-year star-crossed run The Olympics have said goodbye to Asia after a star-crossed run, and it’s unclear when they’ll be back after the continent hosted four of the last eight Games
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 23, 2022 Silver medalist curling team dolls on display in Aichi Hina dolls inspired by the Loco Solare women's curling team that claimed silver at the Beijing Olympics are featured in a display at Kodomo Ningyo Kobo in Takahama, Aichi Prefecture.
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022 Triumphant Olympic curling teams land in Edinburgh The athletes were reunited with friends and family after not seeing them for more than a month.