Russell tops Dutch GP second practicepublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 16:18 BST Andrew BensonBBC F1 correspondent at Zandvoort Image source, Getty Images George Russell set the pace as Mercedes and McLaren both headed Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in Friday practice at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver was 0.061 seconds quicker than McLaren’s...
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Tim Henman reveals the advice he gave Andy Murray after retirement
For most people, the US Open will be the same as it always was. “Loud, noisy, the biggest stadium in our sport – and those night sessions are just absolutely electric,” in the words of Tim Henman. He will be there for the fortnight as a Sky Sports pundit, as will all the biggest stars...
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Paralympian says NHS prosthetics must improve to win GB more gold
Dan Nelson/BBC Richard Whitehead wants the NHS to provide better prosthetics to encourage more amputees to continue in sport A reigning Paralympic champion has told BBC News that NHS prosthetics need to improve to help produce Great Britain’s “next generation” of gold medallists. Speaking ahead of the Paris Paralympics, runner Richard Whitehead said the prosthetics...
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Premier Sports to Stream GB Olympic Qualifiers
All August 22, 2024 Premier Sports has announced it is set to broadcast all of Great Britain’s Olympic Qualifiers live and exclusive on their streaming platform. As the longstanding home of GB Ice Hockey, with over a decade of unwavering commitment to covering the national team, Premier Sports ensures that fans across the country can...
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Ellie Kildunne focuses on England’s World Cup bid after returning from Paris Olympics
Full-back Ellie Kildunne says she is ready to “fight for her shirt” and focus on England’s bid to win a home Rugby World Cup in 2025. Kildunne was part of the Great Britain women’s sevens side that finished seventh at the Paris Olympics, but is already back training with the Red Roses as the countdown...
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Paralympics 2024: Eight GB athletes to watch in Paris
Powell is following in a family tradition when he takes to the judo mat in Paris. The 33-year-old from Liverpool, who was born with a visual impairment, was just a child when his father Terry, who is also visually impaired, took part in the 1988 Games in Seoul and the 1996 Games in Atlanta, winning...
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Former Australian cyclist Matthew Richardson could face two-year ban after British defection
Former Australian cyclist Matthew Richardson could be ineligible to take part in competitive events for two years following his defection to Great Britain. On Monday, Richardson penned an emotional Instagram post revealing he would represent Great Britain going forward, with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) approving the switch this week. The 25-year-old, who made his...
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Deaflympics: Gladiators star appeals for more support for deaf athletes in BBC documentary
Britain’s fastest Deaf swimmer Nathan Young contacted, external a combination of UK Sport, Sport England, DCMS, the National Lottery and individual sporting governing bodies every day via social media for nearly 1,200 days to appeal for funding. As a result, the Deaflympic bronze medal winner was blocked by the National Lottery account. The organisation later...
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Women’s Open 2024: Catriona Matthew to make final appearance
Former champion Catriona Matthew has announced this year’s Women’s Open will be her last. The Scot, 54, won the title in 2009 and this year’s championship over the Old Course at St Andrews will be her 30th consecutive appearance in the major. Matthew has claimed 11 professional wins, including four on the US-based LPGA Tour...
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America’s Cup 2024: Sailing schedule, format and dates as Ben Ainslie leads Ineos Britannia challenge
Fast starts are key, race tactics and weather conditions will all play their part, but it could be human effort which determines who wins the America’s Cup. Each boat has eight crew members, reduced from 11 last time, with two helmsmen and two sail trimmers on different sides. Joining Ainslie as co-helm will be Olympic...
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Diamond League: Matthew Hudson-Smith set to renew Quincy Hall rivalry in 400m
Great Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith will be seeking revenge against Quincy Hall as they renew their rivalry in the Diamond League in Lausanne on Thursday. Hall, 26, pipped Hudson-Smith to gold in the men’s 400m at the Paris Olympics by four-hundredths of a second. Hudson-Smith, who was favourite for gold, improved his European record to 43.44...
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Matt Richardson: Cyclist could face two-year ineligibility period after GB switch, say AusCycling
Australia’s cycling governing body expects Matt Richardson to be ineligible to take part in competitive events for two years after switching nationality to Great Britain. The 25-year-old track cyclist, who won three medals for Australia at the Paris Olympics, announced his change of allegiance last week on Instagram. Under Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) rules, cyclists...