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England, Scotland and the ‘strange’ dilemma of Olympics qualification

Scotland’s best chance of reaching the Olympics as part of Team GB is by losing heavily to the Lionesses at Hampden – but the hosts are unlikely to roll over against the ‘Auld Enemy’

The Independent UK

Tokyo Olympics sullied by bid-rigging, bribery trials more than 2 years after the Games closed

The bid-rigging trial around the Tokyo Olympics is playing out in a Japanese courtroom — more than two years after the Games closed — with advertising giant Dentsu and five other companies facing criminal charges

The Independent UK

Out of time? Unloved Commonwealth Games faces uphill battle to survive

Hosts are pulling out, costs are spiralling and the PR is a challenge: will the post-colonial festival of sport find a way to secure its future?

The Guardian - UK

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Key talking points ahead of England’s Women’s Nations League clash with Scotland

England are the nominated home nation for securing a Paris 2024 Olympics qualification spot.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games bid hampered by 'tight' timeline

Consultants working on the business case for Victoria's 2026 Commonwealth Games bid did not visit any venues and were given six weeks to complete their work.

AAP

Wiegman urges Lionesses to attack Scotland with GB Olympic spot on line

Head coach Sarina Wiegman hopes England Women ‘go wild from the first minute’ against Scotland in their crunch Nations League clash

The Guardian - UK

British sprinter Bianca Williams banned from driving for six months

Athlete says court’s decision may jeopardise her chances of going to the Olympics next year

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Bianca Williams’ Olympic ‘dream’ in jeopardy as sprinter is banned from driving

It comes after two Metropolitan Police officers were sacked over the stop and search of the British sprinter and her partner

Evening Standard

England: Sarina Wiegman expects tough Scotland test despite Olympics qualifying quirk

England must better Netherlands result against Belgium is reach the Nations League Finals

Evening Standard

Why is the Gabba rebuild plan so controversial and what’s next in the Brisbane Olympics brawl?

A $2.7bn new stadium is at the heart of the state’s 2032 Games strategy but mayor Adrian Schrinner’s withdrawal of support has increased political pressure

The Guardian - AU

Genevieve Gregson claims top-10 finish in Valencia

Genevieve Gregson has finished an impressive ninth in the Valencia marathon as three other Australians also bettered the Olympic qualifying standard.

AAP

Brisbane mayor resigns from 2032 Olympics forum and calls it a ‘dysfunctional farce’

Adrian Schrinner says controversial plans for Brisbane’s Gabba stadium were the final straw and accuses Palaszczuk government of ignoring stakeholders

The Guardian - AU

Capital cities crowded with pro-Palestine protests – as it happened

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Conflict of interest hangs over England’s showdown with Scotland

Despite the old rivalry, a Lionesses win could give players from both sides a chance of representing Team GB at the Olympics

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The Independent UK

The surfing venue for the Paris Olympics is on the other side of the world but could steal the show

The surfing venue for next year's Paris Olympics is nearly 16,000 kilometers, or 10,000 miles, away on the other side of the world

The Guardian - UK

Toone downs Dutch in epic England win to keep Team GB’s Olympics dream alive

England’s stunning second-half fightback from two goals down against the Netherlands to win 3-2 ensured they have a chance to earn Team GB a place at the Olympics

Evening Standard

England Women 3-2 Netherlands: Lionesses fightback keeps Team GB's Olympics hopes alive

The Lionesses still have a job to do next week against Scotland, and hope Belgium do them a favour

The Independent UK

European gymnastics federation rejects return of athletes from Russia and Belarus to competition

The governing body of gymnastics in Europe voted against allowing Russian and Belarusian gymnasts to return to international competitions, calling into question how they could qualify for next year’s Olympics

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The Independent UK

England vs Netherlands LIVE: Result and reaction as Lionesses produce stunning Wembley comeback

England 3-2 Netherlands: Ella Toone scored a stoppage-time winner after the Lionesses were two goals down at half time

The Independent UK

Antoine Dupont gives fast and furious sevens new life in quest for greatness at Olympics

The France star will make his debut in the revamped series in Vancouver this weekend, in what is the first step towards a shot at gold at the Paris Olympics

Golf Monthly

Seven-Time Major Winner Inbee Park Shortlisted For New Olympics Job

Inbee Park - who won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics - is among 32 sport stars seeking to be elected into one of four positions on the IOC Athletes' Commission

Radio France Internationale

Game on for urban sports making Olympic strides in Paris

A centre dedicated to urban sports and culture opened in Paris on Friday as the city counts down to the 2024 Olympics. Joining the international competition for the first time is breakdancing – also known as "breaking".

The Independent UK

The Lionesses are back in ‘must-win’ mode: Here’s why it can suit them

After a World Cup hangover, England must beat the Netherlands at Wembley to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Paris Olympics alive

AAP

Six pack crack Paris boxing berths in Games gold rush

Six Australians have secured Paris Olympic boxing berths and they could be joined by six more after a bountiful Pacific Games campaign in Honiara.

AAP

Gustavsson future speculation not distracting Matildas

Coach Tony Gustavsson's future has been a talking point ahead of the Matildas' friendlies against Canada, but he says his players haven't been distracted.

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