Broadhurst is competing at her favoured weight after having to previously shift divisions because Ireland’s Olympic champion Kellie Harrington also fights at 60kg. “I’m glad to get the first one out of the way,” Broadhurst told GB Boxing in her first bout after a lengthy injury lay-off. “It’s OK sparring and stuff but the nerves...
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Andy Murray’s limp French Open exit was a blessing in disguise
ROLAND GARROS — There was some debate about whether Andy Murray had tears in his eyes as he left Court Philippe Chatrier on Sunday night. If he did, it could have been sadness, for what seems likely to have been his last French Open, but it could also have been embarrassment after having been, frankly,...
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British equestrian rider Georgie Campbell dies competing at event in Devon
Georgie Campbell, the British professional horse rider, has died while competing at an equestrian event in Devon. Campbell, 37, suffered a fall from her horse during an international competition at Bicton on Sunday. Governing body British Eventing said in a statement: “It is with deepest regret that we announce that Georgie Campbell (GBR) suffered a...
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Giro d’Italia: Great Britain’s Geraint Thomas finishes third as Tadej Pogacar wins event by almost 10 minutes
Tadej Pogacar wrapped up overall victory at the Giro d’Italia and Geraint Thomas a second straight podium finish as Tim Merlier won the 21st and final stage in in Rome. Pogacar will now turn his attention to claiming a third Tour de France crown in July and becoming the first rider since Marco Pantani in...
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Georgie Campbell: British event rider dies after fall from horse
British event rider Georgie Campbell, 37, has died after falling from her horse at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon on Sunday, British Eventing has confirmed. “Medical professionals attended immediately following her fall at fence 5b however, unfortunately, she could not be saved,” the governing body said in a statement., external “The horse, Global...
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Diamond League: Josh Kerr and Keely Hodgkinson impress in race wins
Great Britain’s Josh Kerr broke Steve Cram’s 39-year-old British mile record as he beat Jakob Ingebrigtsen at the Diamond League meet in Oregon. The two rivals were racing against each other for the first time since Kerr shocked the Olympic champion by winning the 1500m at the World Championships last year. The Scot led going...
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British Cycling: Lloyds sponsorship deal ‘game-changing’
British Cycling has agreed a multi-million-pound sponsorship with banking firm Lloyds that it described as “game-changing”. The deal is a “multi-year agreement”, but a specific financial figure was not revealed. However, British Cycling chief executive Jon Dutton said: “This is game-changing for British Cycling and we understand it is one of the biggest deals in...
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David Wilkie ‘one of Britain’s greatest ever’ – Duncan Goodhew
David Wilkie was an “extraordinary talent” and “one of Britain’s greatest ever athletes”, says fellow Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew. Wilkie, who has died at the age of 70, won Olympic gold in the 200m breaststroke at the Montreal Games in 1976. The Scot beat his great rival John Hencken and lowered the American’s world...
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Tour of Britain saved as British Cycling secure ‘one of biggest deals in British sport’
British Cycling has announced “one of the biggest deals in British sport in recent years” with Lloyds Bank becoming its new lead partner, effective immediately. The “multi-year deal”, which is thought to be worth around £20 million over the next five years, secures the future of the men’s and women’s Tour of Britain, both of...
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Katie Boulter eyes world’s top 10 as she bids to continue rapid rise
Katie Boulter has her sights set on the world’s top 10 and is hoping her success can help inspire more female coaches in tennis. The 27-year-old is enjoying the best period of her career, having soared from outside the top 150 to a high of 27 in the rankings in less than a year, winning...
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Former British Olympic swimming champion, David Wilkie, dies aged 70
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news British Olympic swimming champion David Wilkie has died at the age of 70 his family have announced. The Scot, who won 200m breastroke gold for...
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The gigs, sports events and festivals that clash with the 4 July general election
Some sports fans and music lovers who want to vote are set to be double booked on polling day after Rishi Sunak called a general election on 4 July. The prime minister announced in the pouring rain this afternoon that “now is the moment for Britain to choose its future“. But those set to see...