Relatives and neighbours erupted in cheers on Tuesday when Algeria’s Imane Khelif advanced to the Olympic final in women’s boxing, winning a clear unanimous decision over Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand. In Ain Mesbah, the rural cinder block-built town where the boxer was raised, legions of supporters convened on her uncle’s home to watch Khelif’s match. […]
Olympic wrestler hospitalised after being disqualified hours before gold medal showdown | Other | Sport
Indian wrestler Inesh Phogat was taken to hospital after being disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics for failing to make weight for her women’s 50kg gold medal match. She was due to face Team USA’s Sarah Hildebrandt in the final on Thursday night, but the bout was scrapped following her second mandatory weigh-in. The Indian […]
Olympic judges booed after Team GB skateboarder Andy Macdonald, 51, wows Tony Hawk | Other | Sport
Andy Macdonald brought the crowd, including skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, to their feet during the men’s preliminary round at the Paris Olympics. However, the judges less so, with Macdonald finishing 18th in the qualifying rounds – a decision that sparked fury in the stands. Skateboarding fans packed into the Place de la Concorde arena were […]
British Olympian calls for ‘once in a lifetime sex tests’ for all female athletes | Other | Sport
Former Team GB swimmer Sharron Davies has called for ‘once in a lifetime’ sex tests for all female athletes amid the ongoing gender debate at the Paris Olympics. Davies, who won silver at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, has been a vocal proponent of more vigorous gender testing, taking a bold stance in the […]
George Mills’ three-word insult to Olympic rival after being tripped in 5,000m race | Other | Sport
Olympics 2024 star George Mills apparently shouted, “you f***ing clown” as he squared up to French rival Hugo Hay in the aftermath of the first 5,000 metre heat. Mills took a tumble on the home straight as a whole host of athletes collided. The 5,000m race was run at a lethargic pace as athletes attempted […]
Olympic athlete arrested ‘on suspicion of trying to buy cocaine in Paris’ | Other | Sport
A member of the Australian hockey team at the Olympics has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of trying to buy cocaine in Paris. Tom Craig, who helped the Aussies to win silver in Tokyo three years ago, was allegedly arrested in the northern Pigalle area of the French capital on Tuesday night. Police arrested two […]
EFL’s stance on postponing matches this weekend after riots in major cities | Football | Sport
The EFL reportedly have no plans to postpone any of this weekend’s matches despite widespread rioting in several major cities across the United Kingdom. Far-right violence has shaken the country following the deaths of three young girls in a knife attack in Southport last week. Areas such as Rotherham, Plymouth, Nottingham, Belfast and Birmingham have […]
Team GB athlete pushes and squares up to rival after four runners wiped out in 5,000m race | Other | Sport
Team GB athlete George Mills was furious after taking a tumble in the first men’s 5,000 metre heat at the Paris Olympics. And he confronted France’s Hugo Hay after the race had come to an end. The race proved to be a tactical affair and was run at a sluggish pace, taking more than 90 […]
Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd set to announce third signing as Arsenal close in on £25m deal | Football | Sport
The summer transfer window will close in just over three weeks, meaning Premier League clubs are running out of time to improve their squads for the new season. The likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have already been active in the market but will be hoping to strike more deals before the bidding stops. […]
Olympics LIVE: Team GB medal hope hits out at ban as Khelif taunts critics | Other | Sport
We’ve reached day 12 of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the action is already underway. The marathon mixed race walk, a new event, has replaced the individual 50km race, and started at 6.30am this morning. There are more Team GB medal hopes in action today. Sailor Micky Beckett lies in fourth place ahead of the […]