Jade Jones’ Olympic gold medal hopes ended by shock first-round defeat
Veteran Olympian Jones, the 2012 and 2016 gold medallist, lost her opening round 7-6 before fighting back to win the second. With the third round...
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USA accused of clearing ‘secret’ failed doping tests as China demand investigation
The USA’s anti-doping agency has been accused of double standards by the World Anti-Doping Agency after a renewed spotlight was cast on a member of...
Lamecha Girma ‘in good condition’ after shocking fall in 3000m steeplechase
The race had all the makings of an epic duel as El Bakkali waited in the middle of the pack before making his move with...
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Olympics: Paris 2024BBC One & Two & Eurosport, all dayThe final lap approaches, which means we’re at the business end of plenty of events today....
Vaping Charley Hull plays her way out of Olympics contention as hopes go up in smoke
“I don’t think people realise what happened to me and that I had an MRI and everything,” she said. “That is 100 per cent why...
Danny Kerry quits as GB Hockey performance director after mutiny from players
Given his lengthy employment at Bisham Abbey (which has also included a brief stint as performance director from 2014-2016) and success with the women’s programme,...
Biden ‘not confident’ in peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses
While campaigning earlier this year, Mr Biden regularly brought up the fact that Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, after Mr...
How Olympic gold was snatched from his grasp in the final stride
Great Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith delivered the performance of his life on the biggest stage only to be overhauled in the dying metres by the American...
Amber Anning looks major Team GB medal hope in 400m after running PB
“I definitely have a lot of confidence going into Friday,” said the 23-year-old. “I’m proud that I’ve given myself a chance for a medal. The...
Marlborough racing tips and best bets for today’s races
Following today’s racing tips? In need of some guidance? Or just fancy a flutter? Each day Marlborough brings you the best bets from every race...