Simone Biles hits out at ‘weird’ atmosphere for Olympics beam final as several gymnasts fall
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Simone Biles hits out at ‘weird’ atmosphere for Olympics beam final as ...
Key FactsBiles’ Paris comeback highlights her US gymnastics leadership
Aug 6, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Rebeca Andrade beat Biles by less than four hundredths on floor, ending her unbeaten run in that event since the 2015 US championships.

  • Before that final, Biles had won team, all-around and vault golds, becoming only the third woman to win two Olympic all-around titles.

  • Biles leaves Paris with 41 Olympic and world-championship medals, the highest total in history by a wide margin.

  • In Paris, Biles was clearly the team captain and supported teammates while celebrating Jordan Chiles and Rebeca Andrade.
  • It just is a very seeable and sort of touchable representation of achievements, milestones, celebrations.
    — Janet Heller, the necklace's designer, on the significance of the piece for Simone Biles.
Javelin judge's priceless reaction to Arshad Nadeem's Olympic record throw: Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem made history with a new Olympic record in the ...
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Javelin judge's priceless reaction to Arshad Nadeem's Olympic record throw
Key FactsPakistan celebrates historic Olympic gold in track and field
Aug 9, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Pakistan partied late into the night after javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem won the country's first-ever Olympic track and field medal with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters in Paris.

  • Nadeem shattered the Olympic record of 90.57 meters set in Beijing 2008 with his almost 93-meter second throw.

  • In a historic moment defying Pakistan-India sports rivalry, Nadeem and Chopra embraced as the results were confirmed.

  • Nadeem's victory shifted the focus in Pakistan from cricket to athletics, sparking social media discussions on the lack of resources for international athletes.
If Andy Murray is too old for tennis, why am I losing to people twice his age?: As the Wimbledon pro rides off into the sunset, Christopher R Moore wonders if ...
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If Andy Murray is too old for tennis, why am I losing to people twice his ...
Key FactsAndy Murray jokes about tennis as career ends after Olympics loss
Aug 1, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Andy Murray jokingly stated he "never even liked tennis anyway" after his professional career ended with a loss in the Olympic men's doubles quarter-finals.

  • Murray retired with three Grand Slam singles titles, two Olympic Gold medals, and one Davis Cup.

  • Scotland's First Minister John Swinney hailed Murray as Scotland's greatest sportsman of all time.

  • Murray's Wimbledon career concluded with an emotional farewell on Centre Court, followed by a final attempt at the Olympics.
Scottish runner Josh Kerr wins silver medal in 1500m race at Paris Olympics: The 26-year-old finished just behind Cole Hocker from the USA on Tuesday night.
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Scottish runner Josh Kerr wins silver medal in 1500m race at Paris ...
Key FactsJosh Kerr's Tactical Misstep in Olympic 1500m
Aug 6, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Michael Johnson suggested Josh Kerr was overly influenced by Jakob Ingebrigtsen's aggressive pacing in the final.

  • Ingebrigtsen started the race at a lightning pace but faded to finish fourth.

  • Cole Hocker capitalized on the tactical errors to win gold with a new Olympic record.

  • Kerr expressed pride in his silver medal and viewed it as progress toward future gold ambitions.
  • Look, I can’t walk away from this championship disappointed. Obviously I said what my goals were, it was pretty obvious but I put a performance out there today that I was extremely proud of.
    — Josh Kerr speaking after securing silver in the 1500m final at the 2024 Olympics.
Olympic organisers slammed for nervy delay before Noah Lyles' 100m final victory: Steve Cram, Colin Jackson and Denise Lewis voiced their frustrations after the ...
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Olympic organisers slammed for nervy delay before Noah Lyles' 100m final ...
Key FactsNoah Lyles Competes Amid Covid Controversy
Aug 8, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Noah Lyles ran in the men's 200m final at the Paris Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday morning.

  • He appeared visibly exhausted and was photographed being wheeled off the track following the race.

  • BBC presenter Gabby Logan questioned the risks posed to fellow athletes by Lyles’ decision to compete while infected.

  • Michael Johnson expressed moral concerns about Lyles hugging a teammate after the race despite knowing his positive status.
  • It seems to be quite a selfish decision.
    — Gabby Logan commenting on Noah Lyles' decision to compete in the 200m final despite testing positive for Covid.
BBC slammed for Adam Peaty coverage as Olympics fans have same complaint: Adam Peaty narrowly missed out on a third successive gold medal in the 100m men's ...
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BBC slammed for Adam Peaty coverage as Olympics fans have same complaint
Key FactsAdam Peaty Consoled by BBC Reporter Post Olympic Disappointment
Jul 28, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Following a narrow miss of another Olympic gold medal by 0.02 seconds, Adam Peaty was comforted by a BBC reporter.

  • Peaty, aged 29, could have been the second man, after Michael Phelps, to win the same swimming event at three consecutive Olympic Games.

  • Despite falling short of claiming a third gold medal, Peaty managed to secure his sixth Olympic medal after his return to the sport following a hiatus due to mental health challenges and alcoholism.

  • Team GB remains without a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, with Peaty's silver contributing to their total of four medals - two silvers and two bronzes after two days of competition in the French capital.
Team GB star calls for Olympic rule change after being 'robbed' of Paris gold: Team GB silver medallist Amber Rutter has called for an Olympic rule change after ...
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Team GB star calls for Olympic rule change after being 'robbed' of Paris ...
Keely Hodgkinson reacts as she joins elite club of just three Brits with Olympic gold
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Keely Hodgkinson reacts as she joins elite club of just three Brits with ...
Key FactsBest reaction from day 10 of Paris 2024
Aug 5, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Keely Hodgkinson storms to 800m gold for Team GB.

  • Armand Duplantis breaks own pole vault world record.

  • GB women's cycling team sets world record to win gold.

  • US gymnast Simone Biles wins silver, GB triathlon team claims bronze.
Team GB silver medal downgraded to bronze on heartbreaking photo finish: Team GB had to eventually settle for bronze in the mixed really triathlon despite ...
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Team GB silver medal downgraded to bronze on heartbreaking photo finish
Why USA think they're top of the Olympics medal table - when they're not: The USA are winning the Paris 2024 Olympics medal table according to their own media ...
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Why USA think they're top of the Olympics medal table - when they're not
Team GB star convinced he was wrongly denied gold medal at Olympics: Team GB's Matt Richards is convinced he was wrongly denied gold after a thrilling ...
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Team GB star convinced he was wrongly denied gold medal at Olympics
Key FactsDjokovic triumphs over Nadal at the Olympics
Jul 29, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • In an intense match, Novak Djokovic defeated 14-time French Open Champion Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 at the Paris Olympics, advancing to the third round.

  • The tennis analysis of the Paris Olympics showcases Djokovic's ruthless display against Rafael Nadal.

  • While Iga Swiatek of Poland continued her 23-match winning streak at Roland Garros, Donna Vekic of Croatia surpassed a resurgent Bianca Andreescu of Canada.

  • Despite an impressive run of four games in the second set where Nadal showed glimpses of his old form, Djokovic recovered and successfully closed out the second set.
Key FactsCharlotte Dujardin withdraws from Olympics amid provisional FEI suspension
Jul 23, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • On July 22, the FEI received video allegedly recorded years ago showing conduct contrary to horse-welfare principles during training.

  • Dujardin confirmed her identity in the video, acknowledged inappropriate conduct and voluntarily withdrew on July 23.

  • The provisional six-month suspension began on July 23, barring her from the Olympics and FEI or national events.

  • Becky Moody is set to replace Dujardin in the team event with Jagerbomb; dressage begins July 30 in Versailles.
Olympics cameraman almost causes huge crash by strolling into middle of track: 5000m runners at the Paris 2024 Olympics avoided a near-calamitous moment after a ...
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Olympics cameraman almost causes huge crash by strolling into middle of ...
Gabby Logan shares health update after suffering 'brain fog' live on air: BBC Olympic presenter Gabby Logan has shared an update on her health after opening up ...
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Gabby Logan shares health update after suffering 'brain fog' live on air
Team GB star Sophie Capewell in floods of tears as she pays tribute to late father after clinching gold
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Team GB star Sophie Capewell in floods of tears as she pays tribute to ...
Coach, feminist champ, embarrassing dad? What Andy Murray will do next: From his unlikely off-court passions to his new young Scottish mentee ...
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Coach, feminist champ, embarrassing dad? What Andy Murray will do next
BBC presenter Gabby Logan accuses China gymnasts of 'deserting' Olympic team-mate
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BBC presenter Gabby Logan accuses China gymnasts of 'deserting' Olympic ...
BBC slammed for 'cruel' and 'heartbreaking' interview with sobbing Team GB star: Lucy Renshall suffered a heartbreaking elimination in her judo event at the ...
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BBC slammed for 'cruel' and 'heartbreaking' interview with sobbing Team GB ...
Heartbroken Chelsie Giles cuts BBC interview short after Olympics loss: Team GB Judo star Chelsie Giles - who has previously won Bronze - faced a heartbreaking ...
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Heartbroken Chelsie Giles cuts BBC interview short after Olympics loss
France and Argentina players clash on pitch after tense Olympic football match: France and Argentina's players clashed after the full-time whistle of their ...
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France and Argentina players clash on pitch after tense Olympic football ...
Clare Balding sparks fury with Olympics remark as BBC viewers rage 'give it a rest'
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Clare Balding sparks fury with Olympics remark as BBC viewers rage 'give ...
'Surreal!' Team GB star wins gold 12 years after his dad in same event: Harry Charles won team jumping gold for Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics ...
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'Surreal!' Team GB star wins gold 12 years after his dad in same event
French commentators go wild as Leon Marchand smashes Olympic record to secure second gold
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French commentators go wild as Leon Marchand smashes Olympic record to ...
Scary moment gymnast goes flying after 'equipment malfunction' at Olympics: Gymnast Felix Dolci suffered a scary moment at the Olympics after an 'equipment ...
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Scary moment gymnast goes flying after 'equipment malfunction' at Olympics
What to watch at the gymnastics in Paris: As competition gets well and truly underway in Paris, all eyes will turn shortly to one of the Olympic Games’ signature ...
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What to watch at the gymnastics in Paris
Gary Lineker hits back after England criticism leaves BBC staff 'embarrassed': Gary Lineker has defended his criticism of England at Euro 2024 following reports ...
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Gary Lineker hits back after England criticism leaves BBC staff ...
Olympic Games 2024 live: Anna Henderson bags second Team GB medal: Follow the latest action and live news from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as swimming ...
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Olympic Games 2024 live: Anna Henderson bags second Team GB medal
England stars will scoop eye-watering bonus if they beat Spain in Euros final: England's squad will earn a huge bonus if they can beat Spain in the final ...
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England stars will scoop eye-watering bonus if they beat Spain in Euros ...
Key FactsKane Sparks Controversy After Euro 2024 Final Loss
Jul 15, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • On the day of the Euro 2024 final, Harry Kane posted motivational training photos on Instagram.

  • Many fans expressed frustration over Kane’s performance during the match against Spain.

  • Kane was substituted at halftime as England ultimately lost 2-1 to Spain in the championship game.

  • Fan responses to Kane’s post varied from sharp criticism to strong support from loyal followers.
Mystery man in jazzy trunks dives into Olympic pool: A mystery man at the Paris Olympics stripped down to his trunks and dived into the pool to retrieve a stray ...
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Mystery man in jazzy trunks dives into Olympic pool
Novak Djokovic abruptly ends BBC interview over awkward Wimbledon boos: Novak Djokovic abruptly ended a BBC interview when he was persistently asked about the ...
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Novak Djokovic abruptly ends BBC interview over awkward Wimbledon boos
Mark Chapman 'couldn't care less' what people think despite 'exhausting BBC scrutiny'
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Mark Chapman 'couldn't care less' what people think despite 'exhausting ...
Gabby Logan opens up about marriage concerns ahead of more time apart from Kenny: BBC Sport presenter Gabby Logan has opened up about her marriage to retired ...
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Gabby Logan opens up about marriage concerns ahead of more time apart from ...
Huge open-top bus parade and meeting with King Charles if England win Euros: The team would be taken from Guildhall to Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles
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Huge open-top bus parade and meeting with King Charles if England win ...
BBC or ITV: Who should fans choose for the Euro 2024 final?: Both channels will broadcast the showpiece between England and Spain in Berlin this Sunday as they ...
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BBC or ITV: Who should fans choose for the Euro 2024 final?
Gabby Logan reacts to French labour laws limiting her Olympics presenting: ‘We know the French work to live,’ said the BBC host
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Gabby Logan reacts to French labour laws limiting her Olympics presenting
Tributes flood in for BBC sport commentator whose wife and daughters were killed in suspected crossbow attack
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Tributes flood in for BBC sport commentator whose wife and daughters were ...
BBC racing commentator John Hunt’s colleagues ‘heartbroken’ by family’s deaths in Bushey crossbow attack
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BBC racing commentator John Hunt’s colleagues ‘heartbroken’ by family’s ...
BBC: Georgia leave Germany having earned respect from their opponents after fairytale progression
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BBC: Georgia leave Germany having earned respect from their opponents ...
Jeremy Clarkson issues damning verdict on Gary Lineker's BBC 'rule break' backlash
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Jeremy Clarkson issues damning verdict on Gary Lineker's BBC 'rule break' ...
By some distance, the Scotland player who received the most praise during Euro 2024 was one who didn't spend a second on the pitch ... Show more