47 h. ago Sir Bradley Wiggins reveals disgraced cycling icon Lance Armstrong's role as his 'inspiration' in helping him through cocaine addiction and bankruptcy

Five-time Olympic gold medalist Sir Bradley Wiggins has expressed his gratitude to disgraced former cyclist Lance Armstrong for helping him get through dark times.

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65 h. ago Vasiliy Lomachenko retires from boxing aged 37 after glittering career

Lomachenko retires with 18-3 pro record and 12 KOsTwo-time Olympic gold medalist ends storied careerUkrainian star thanks fans in emotional farewell videoVasiliy Lomachenko, a three-division world champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and arguably the greatest amateur boxer in history, announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 37.“I’m grateful for every victory and every defeat both in the ring and in life,” the Ukrainian said in a video on Instagram Thursday morning. “I’m thankful that as my career comes to an end, I’ve gained clarity about the direction a person must take in order to achieve true victory, not just in the ring.“ Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Vasyl Lomachenko announces retirement from boxing: ‘I am grateful for every victory and defeat’

The Ukrainian, a former three-weight world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, is seen as one of his generation’s finest talents

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3 d. ago 'Weirdo' fan who harassed Olympic star Gabby Thomas handed punishment over abusive behavior

While at the Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia, Olympic gold medalist Thomas was subjected to verbal abuse from a heckler.

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4 d. ago Swiatek sweeps past Svitolina to set up Sabalenka showdown at French Open

Four-time Roland Garros champion victorious 6-1, 7-5Belarusian gets better of Zheng Qinwen in straight setsAryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek will take their era-defining rivalry to the latter stages of the French Open for the first time as they reached the semi-finals.Sabalenka, the world No 1, edged past Zheng Qinwen, the eighth seed, 7-6 (3), 6-3 to end the Olympic gold medalist’s 10-match winning streak at Roland Garros. Sabalenka has reached the last four in nine of her past 10 grand slam tournaments, her only earlier loss coming in the quarter-finals in Paris last year when she was suffering from food poisoning. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton's family issue deeply worrying update after her humiliating arrest

US gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton has sparked new fears for her safety following her DWI charge in West Virginia last month.

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5 d. ago ITV Loose Women star opens up on health woes in candid confession

Dame Kelly Holmes, who is a double Olympic gold medalist, has opened up about her busy year and how she was forced to take things easy after feeling extreme burnout

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1 week ago Mary Lou Retton pulled over in Porsche with wine in the passenger seat during DUI stop, cops say

Exclusive: The famed gymnast was pulled over and police say they spotted a wine bottle in her passenger seat

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1 week ago Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton was caught with a 'screw top container of wine' on the seat of her Porsche

Gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton was caught red-handed with a bottle of wine in the passenger's seat of her Porsche when she was pulled over by police. leading to her DUI arrest on May 17.

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1 week ago Mary Lou Retton pulled over in Porsche with wine in the passenger seat during DUI stop: report

Former athlete’s arrest comes less than two years after she was diagnosed with a rare form of pneumonia

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1 week ago Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton arrested for DUI in West Virginia

Former gymnast was released after posting bondRetton won five medals at 1984 Summer OlympicsOlympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton was arrested for DUI earlier this month, according to records on the West Virginia Judiciary website.The 57-year-old was charged with “driving under influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs” after her arrest on 17 May in Marion county, West Virginia, according to the records. She was released after posting a $1,500 bond. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton arrested on DUI charge

Former athlete’s arrest comes less than two years after she was diagnosed with a rare form of pneumonia

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1 week ago Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton, 57, arrested on DUI charge in West Virginia, court records reveal

American gymnastics legend and Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of impaired driving and charged with DUI, according to court records.

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2 w. ago Wrestling gold medalist Kyle Snyder pleads to lesser charge after arrest in prostitution sting

Former Olympic wresting gold medalist Kyle Snyder has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after being arrested in a prostitution sting

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3 w. ago Moment American gold medalist is arrested with no pants after trying to have sex with undercover officer

Bodycam footage from Columbus, Ohio police has revealed the bizarre moment US Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder was arrested in a prostitution sting last week with no pants on. 

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3 w. ago Wrestling gold medalist medalist Kyle Snyder charged in prostitution sting

Police in Ohio say Olympic wrestling gold medalist Kyle Snyder was arrested in a prostitution sting

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3 w. ago Olympic gold medalist who served on Trump’s council for fitness arrested in prostitution sting

Wrestler Kyle Snyder was one of 16 men charged during the police sting.

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3 w. ago Bradley Wiggins details battle with cocaine addiction: ‘I was walking a tightrope’

The five-time Olympic gold medalist has revealed he spiralled into the problem after retiring in 2016

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3 w. ago US Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder arrested for 'engaging in prostitution' with undercover officer

The incident took place at a hotel in Ohio, where the Olympic gold medalist was accused of trying to pay an undercover law enforcement officer for oral sex. He allegedly brought cash to the meeting.

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