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12.08.2024 11:56 - Evening Standard

Olympics: Who are Team GB's stars of the future eyeing medal success at LA 2028?

Skateboard sensation Sky Brown could double up in Los Angeles, with Great Britain boasting huge potential across multiple different sports

12.08.2024 11:56 - Evening Standard

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12.08.2024 11:56 - Independent

Five-time Olympic medallist Tom Daley announces retirement from diving

The Briton, who won gold at Tokyo in 2021, announced the decision to walk away from the sport during an interview with British Vogue.

12.08.2024 11:56 - Independent

Furious Vincent Kompany swears at player 15 times in a minute as Burnley rant goes viral

Burnley were relegated last season after winning just five of their 38 Premier League games under Kompany

12.08.2024 11:56 - Independent

Tom Daley confirms retirement from diving after Paris 2024: ‘It’s the right time’

The diver retires as the most decorated British diver in history, winning five Olympic medals including a silver in Paris and carrying Great Britain’s flag at the opening ceremony

12.08.2024 11:56 - Independent

Julian Alvarez completes move to Atletico in record sale for Man City

Julian Alvarez has become Manchester City’s record sale with his move to Atletico Madrid

12.08.2024 11:56 - Independent

How different will Bazball look without talismanic Ben Stokes to captain England?

Ben Stokes’s injury could leave a gaping hole in the England side that they might struggle to fill

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12.08.2024 11:56 - Independent

Boston Red Sox star abuses fan with ‘horrific’ homophobic slur

Ironically, before the game, Jarren Duran received the Heart and Hustle Award, which recognises one player per team who ‘demonstrates a passion for the game and best embodies its values, spirit, and traditions’

12.08.2024 11:56 - Independent

British man who climbed the Eiffel Tower before Olympics closing show released by police

French prosecutors say they are investigating a British man who climbed the Eiffel Tower on the last day of the Paris Olympics

12.08.2024 11:56 - Independent

Taiwanese president celebrates ‘daughter of Taiwan’ Lin Yu-Ting’s Olympic gold amid gender row

Lin secured Taiwan’s first ever Olympic gold medal in boxing despite claims she was not eligible to compete

12.08.2024 11:56 - Independent

Sifan Hassan: ‘I’m still scared of the marathon’ despite completing impossible Olympic treble

Exclusive interview: The Dutch runner tells Jack Rathborn about her unprecedented treble for a woman at the Olympics, claiming gold in the marathon following bronze medals in the 5,000m and 10,000m track finals

12.08.2024 11:56 - The Guardian

‘Unforgettable days’: French papers rejoice over successful Olympics

Le Parisien: ‘It’s hard to say goodbye’Closing ceremony receives mixed reviewsLe Parisien’s front page summed up the Olympic Games with one word: “Merci” across a picture of the Eiffel Tower’s revolving beacon alighting on the balloon and cauldron. “The incredible 15 days of Paris Games closed last night in beauty at the Stade de …

12.08.2024 11:56 - The Guardian

28 Hours Later: an Olympic zombie in Paris after the Games are over

The crowds have gone, but so have the local cynics – Paris 2024 was a glorious success and its memories will live on“Handball à droite, volleyball à gauche.” For 16 days the volunteer directing crowds outside the South Paris Arena was the soundtrack to my waking hours, his megaphoned voice echoing round the Place de la Porte …

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12.08.2024 11:56 - The Guardian

Chelsea eye permanent deal for João Félix after Omorodion deal collapses

Atlético Madrid value Portuguese player at around £43mConor Gallagher’s move in opposite direction still in playChelsea are in talks with Atlético Madrid over a potential permanent transfer for João Félix after their move for the striker Samu Omorodion collapsed.Félix, who spent six months on loan at Stamford Bridge in 2023, has emerged as a surprise …

12.08.2024 11:56 - The Guardian

UK Sport chair happy with Team GB medals but ‘work to do’ on gold count

British athletes took 65 medals, meeting key targetTotal of 14 golds is lowest return since Athens in 2004The chair of UK Sport, Katherine Grainger, has hailed Britain’s medal tally at the Paris Olympics but admitted “there’s a bit of work to do” to improve on their gold count.Team GB met the Olympic funding agency’s target of 50 to 70 medals, …

12.08.2024 11:56 - Daily Mail

Olympic hero Daniel Wiffen reveals why he was HOSPITALISED instead of being Irish flagbearer at closing ceremony and gives health update after swimming in River Seine

Wiffen had been due to bear the flag for his nation at the Stade de France ceremony but was absent - just two days after swimming in the River Seine.

12.08.2024 11:56 - Daily Mail

Fans left stunned as Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher reveals his predictions for the Premier League's top six ahead of new season

Jamie Carragher has revealed his predictions for how he feels the Premier League's top six will finish this season. The new Premier League campaign gets underway on Friday after much anticipation.

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12.08.2024 11:56 - Daily Mail

Raygun becomes a sex symbol with some fans after setting the internet on fire with her Olympic Games performance

Rachael Gunn, 36, who goes by the stage name of Raygun, was ruthlessly mocked for her 'embarrassing' performance which saw her score three straight zeros.

12.08.2024 11:56 - Daily Mail

What's next for Raygun? Olympics breakdancing icon is backed to appear on Dancing With The Stars after viral display in Paris... and she could even get her own reality TV show!

Raygun became a viral sensation over the weekend following her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics. And now the question on everyone's lips is... what could she do next?

12.08.2024 11:56 - Daily Mail

Noah Lyles breaks his silence on Team USA's basketball gold at the Olympics - after controversial NBA 'world champions' debate

Nearly 48 hours after Team USA won gold in men's basketball over France in the middle of Paris, American track phenomenon Noah Lyles broke his silence on the country's triumph.