54 h. ago Mary Earps: ‘I had used my voice – I took on a global sports giant and won’

In her new book the former England star describes how she triggered a campaign against Nike over their refusal to sell replica Lionesses goalkeeper shirtsThere were three huge talking points from the 2023 World Cup. One was the unspeakable kiss that Spain’s football federation president Luis Rubiales planted on Jenni Hermoso as she collected her gold medal, which would later lead to his resignation and prosecution.The other two talking points both related to me. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago 'Pretty cool': Scotland's Katie Archibald lands another UCI madison gold medal

Scottish cyclist revels in another success - this time in Santiago

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9 d. ago Brody Malone caps strong US gymnastics worlds with second high bar gold

Malone edges Hashimoto for high bar goldBritain’s Joe Fraser takes bronze medalWhittenburg wins first world title on still ringsBrody Malone capped an impressive meet by the US at the world gymnastics championships, earning the second gold medal on high bar of his career during event finals on Saturday.The 25-year-old American put together a thrilling set on the high-risk, high-reward apparatus, throwing a series of releases that propelled him to a 14.933, just ahead of world all-around champion Daiki Hashimoto of Japan at 14.733. Joe Fraser of Britain was third at 14.700. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Olympic hero Laura Kenny's statement after public pictures spark accusations

Five-time Olympic gold medal winner Dame Laura Kenny has hit back after online messages which claimed that the Team GB icon was attention-seeking after posting pictures online of her breastfeeding

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2 w. ago Keely Hodgkinson insists 'I'm different' after breaking gold medal promise

The Team GB hero has endured a frustrating year after topping the podium at the Paris Olympics last summer, but admits the experience has changed her for the better

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2 w. ago Adam Peaty was forced to act after 'nearly kiss' before ex blamed Strictly 'curse'

Three-time Olympic gold medal-winner Adam Peaty is engaged to Holly Ramsay after his ex-girlfriend suggested the Strictly 'curse' led to the downfall of their relationship

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2 w. ago Chess: Ukraine soldier grandmaster wins gold medal at European team championships

Igor Kovalenko, 36, the world No 48 with a Fide rating of 2669, has been a frontline soldier for three years and only began playing again a month agoUkraine was the most successful nation at this week’s European team championships, winning gold in the open event and silver in the women’s. It also sparked one of the most memorable results of recent years, as Igor Kovalenko, a serving army soldier who played no chess for three years, won the individual gold on fourth board with 6.5/8, the best percentage of the entire tournament.Kovalenko’s games included a key win against Serbia’s 2024 European individual champion, Aleksander Indjic, and a draw with Gawain Maroroa Jones in the final round when the Englishman was in pole position for third board gold. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Bradley Wiggins: I snorted cocaine off my London 2012 gold medal

Sir Bradley - now sober - did drugs ‘anytime, anywhere’ after retiring from cycling nine years ago

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3 w. ago Clive Tyldesley: ‘I’ve only been drunk twice and once was with the England women’s team’

Veteran commentator answers your questions on famous lines, favourite stadiums and being told ‘Not for me, Clive’What is the best sporting accomplishment or achievement you have commentated on and did you ever harbour personal ambitions to be a professional in any sport? Tony MedlockI was never good enough at any sport to kid myself that I had a career at elite level. My parents would have told you that from an early age any sporting ambitions I entertained were in the area I ended up in; describing and commentating on top-level sport. I always resist any grading of goals or players or matches because I have a belief that sport belongs in its moment. Sport creates memories – we can recall vividly where we were, who we were with, what we were thinking, when our team won a trophy or an athlete won an Olympic gold medal or Shane Lowry sunk a putt to seal the Ryder Cup. Those moments are very personal, and the job of the commentator is to try to add something to the memory of those mome...

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3 w. ago Olympic legend Bradley Wiggins opens up on his cocaine hell and how he SNORTED the drug off a gold medal: 'I don't know how I'm still alive'

The Tour de France champion and five-time Olympic gold medallist revealed earlier this year that he had struggled with a drug addiction following his retirement from the sport in 2016.

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3 w. ago Bradley Wiggins 'doesn't know how he's alive' after he sniffed cocaine off Olympic gold medal

British Olympic icon and Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins has admitted he doens't know how he's still alive after cocaine binges saw him sniffing it off his Olympic gold medal

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3 w. ago Sir Bradley Wiggins: I snorted cocaine off my London 2012 Olympic gold medal

Sir Bradley Wiggins: I snorted cocaine off my London 2012 Olympic gold medal  The Telegraph

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4 w. ago Viral Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikec wins gold in European Champions League

Dikec won a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics but caught worldwide attention thanks to his relaxed shooting style

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