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The Latest Breaking News from Olympics

Women’s Basketball Legend Nikki McCray-Penson Has Died

The two-time Olympic goal medalist served as an assistant coach at Rutgers last season.

Sports Illustrated

Nikki McCray-Penson, Olympic gold medalist and former Sky player, dies at 51

McCray-Penson — a member of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame —- was an assistant coach at Rutgers last season. She joined Dawn Staley as an assistant at South Carolina from 2008-17 and was part of the Gamecocks’ first national championship in 2017.

Chicago Sun-Times

Delicious Orie looking to follow in footsteps of powerhouse trio after switching sports

Like his predecessors Audley Harrison, Anthony Joshua and Joe Joyce, Delicious Orie is taking the Olympic path to a pro career - and has already qualified for Paris 2024

Daily Mirror

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CWG weightlifting champion Jeremy Lalrinnunga out of Paris Olympics contention

Federation shunts him out of national camp for refusal to appear in trials and travel to USA for injury management

The Times of India

Manika Batra blanks Olympic and World Championship medallist in Slovenia

LJUBLJANA (Slovenia): Indian table tennis star Manika Batra blanked world number 15 Chen I-ching to enter the women's singles pre-quarterfinals at the WTT Star Contender Ljubljana on Thursday.

The Times of India

Israel’s Soccer Success: From U-19 Euro Champs To Olympics

Israel's impressive run continues with qualification for Olympics, setting high standards for future generations.

Zenger

Shaun White documentary spells out the tough choices the snowboarder made for his sport and himself

Years after their sport was hoisted onto the Olympic stage, the idea of riding for big money and gold medals still felt dirty to most pro snowboarders

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Van der Poel: Classics-style Olympic road course 'should suit me'

Paris 2024 routes announced for road race, time trial

Cycling News

Eurostar wins Team GB partnership for Paris 2024 Olympics

Train Talk: Boss of cross-Channel rail firm promises more staff and greenest travel

The Independent UK

Hockeyroos bank on experience with Olympics on the line

World No.2 Australia have turned to experienced heads for their Oceania Cup series against New Zealand, with direct Olympic hockey qualification the prize.

AAP

Wimbledon legend Andy Murray leads sports stars sharing poignant tributes to NHS

Team GB, ParalympicsGB and Special Olympics GB stars have expressed their gratitude for the NHS supporting them during their lives and careers

Daily Mirror

World champion curler says energy price hike is destroying Olympic momentum

WORLD champion curling captain Bruce Mouat has said the energy price hike is destroying momentum sparked in the sport following its recent success…

The National (Scotland)

Christine McGuinness nominated for celebrity of the year award

Christine has been shortlisted alongside Olympic athletes and football legends

Liverpool Echo

Neeraj Chopra is one of the top-five track and field athletes in the world: Sreeshankar

NEW DELHI: India's top long jumper Murali Sreeshankar reckons Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra undoubtedly belongs among the top five track and field athletes in the world.

The Times of India

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Tahiti digs in to protect ‘most beautiful wave’ ahead of Olympic surf event

World famous break Teahupo’o to host the 2024 competition but residents are fearful of damage to the pristine environment

Irish Mirror

What time is Kellie Harrington's fight? The start time, TV and stream info for the European Games final

The reigning Olympic champion marched into the final with a comprehensive 5-0 win over 2016 Olympic gold medalist Estelle Mossely

Daily Mirror

Olympic champ Belinda Bencic chases Wimbledon breakthrough - but British star stands in her way

Belinda Bencic won the women's singles tournament at the Tokyo Olympics, but is chasing her first ever quarter-final run at Wimbledon after watching compatriot Roger Federer excel in SW19

Evening Standard

Cricket opportunites must improve for sport to have any chance of tackling elitist tag

Column: At a time when cricket is facing calls to tackle its elitist issue, London is being deprived of access to the game

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The Independent UK

Column: A salute to lifeguards, who are even needed at the Olympic pool

You’ve probably seen the meme of the bored-looking lifeguard sitting next to a pool

The Independent UK

Henry Cejudo’s dream Olympic anniversary derailed by injury

The former dual-weight champion was due to face Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera on 19 August – the 15th anniversary of his Olympic gold-medal win

Daily Mirror

Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly takes boyfriend Adam Peaty to family restaurant launch

Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly and Olympic swimming champ Adam Peaty were pictured hand in hand as they joined her dad and mum Tana at the launch of his new restaurant Lucky Cat in Manchester

Evening Standard

CJ Ujah interview: I was ashamed after my drugs ban ... but now my conscience is clear

The former Olympic Stadium looms large over its athletics warm-up track, a reminder of the high point of CJ Ujah’s career.

The Guardian - UK

The Enhanced Games – a drugs Olympics where cheaters can prosper

Entrepreneur Aron D’Souza has a plan to host ‘science-enhanced superheroes’ at an event which encourages doping

The Independent UK

Ben Whittaker on his life-changing moment: ‘I was bleeding and crying – it flipped a switch’

The Team GB Olympic medalist has gone 4-0 since turning professional in 2022

Irish Mirror

Ring masters Aoife O'Rourke and Jack Marley take centre stage as they stake Olympic claim

Team Ireland have five boxers in semi-finals at the European Games on Friday (schedule below)

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