Politics and the Olympics so often go hand in hand Geopolitics can be a confusing place especially when things so often do not line up with our expectations or what we think we know. In the case of Chinese Taipei many could be forgiven for asking what country that is and where is Taiwan in […]

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Some jokes write themselves An Olympic pole vaulter has gone viral after clipping the bar with an unfortunate body part leading to failing his qualification attempt for the final in Paris. The unfortunate situation happened to French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati during the Paris 2024 Olympic pole vault event in the Stade de France who […]

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GB sit fifth in the medal table After another solid day of medal hunting on Saturday, more of the same is expected today in the golf, gymnastics and athletics just to name a few at the Paris 2024 Olympics today. The day starts early at 8am with Tommy Fleetwood sitting in third place as the […]

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The Hatters will only change their home kit once every two years Football fans have praised Luton Town for keeping the same home kit they wore in last last season for their upcoming Championship campaign. The Hatters have decided to buck the usual trend of changing home kit every season by refusing to change it […]

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You’ve probably never heard of it! One of the world’s rarest animals has been born at a UK zoo, bringing plenty of celebration. The Persian onager was born in Chester Zoo to mother Azita after she was pregnant for a year. The onager is closely related to the domestic donkey and originates from the semi-desert […]

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These two really don’t get on Fans are labelling France v Argentina ‘the biggest rivalry in sport’ after the latest instalment of heated scenes came in the Olympic football. The crunch match between the two nations happened last night in a showdown that quite literally had it all. France and Argentina have been caught in […]

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Yesterday saw gold rush for Team GB After a golden day for Team GB on day 7, the Brits will be looking to continue this rich vein of form going into a day full of medal opportunities in equestrian, rowing, athletics and swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The day begins early as always with […]

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The XL gully been causing chaos everywhere he goes A hungry seagull named Greg is terrorising a UK seaside town leaving locals in fear for their pasties and pastries. The XL gully who makes the streets of Bournemouth his home has been camping outside a local Greggs bakery and praying on unassuming puff-pastry passers-by. Understandably […]

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She won unanimously over three rounds Olympic boxer Lin Yu-ting, who failed a gender test, has won her boxing bout with Sitora Turdibekova. The boxer from Chinese Taipei was disqualified last year by the International Boxing Association (IBA) after failing a gender test in March 2023. Yu-ting took the victory winning all three rounds unanimously […]

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He became an unlikely hero in the 2024 Olympics. The Turkish Olympic shooter who went viral for winning silver at the games without any specialist equipment has explained why he does not need any. Yusuf Dikeç took the internet by storm with his relaxed demeanour and lack of shooting gear that was being donned by […]

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The player described it as the lowest moment of his career A former Chelsea player has revealed how he was a denied a Premier League medal by Jose Mourinho on the ground that the Portuguese manager believed he ‘didn’t deserve it’. The legendary manager had two spells at Stamford Bridge bringing huge success to the […]

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Olympic swimmer Tamara Potocka has collapsed after finishing her 200-metre individual medley. The 21-year-old Slovakian swimmer was carried away on a stretcher after collapsing following the end of her race. She was wearing an oxygen mask as medics took her away. Potocka was competing in the third heat of the event during the morning session […]

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The athletics gets under way in the Stade de France Day 7 of the Paris 2024 Olympics gets underway with Team GB sat in sixth place on the medal table with six gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals. The Brits will be looking to add to their medal haul today with big opportunities to […]

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He has spoken out about the disappointment of not being included in the final show The child star who played Neil the Baby in cult TV show Gavin and Stacey is now unrecognisable years after reprising iconic role. Oscar Hartland, who is now 15-years-old, first starred in the show in 2008 at the end of […]

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He was much loved by The Foxes Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at 60-years-old as announced by his family. The former coach and manager had been undergoing treatment for cancer since last year. Shakespeare “passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family” as reported in a statement released on behalf of […]

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The author has become controversial for her opinions in recent years J.K Rowling has spoken out after an Italian boxer abandoned her fight against her opponent who had previously failed a gender test. The author, famous for creating the Harry Potter series has become a controversial figure in recent years, speaking out against trans rights […]

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The comparison to football is mind-blowing People have been left shocked after former swimmer Rebecca Adlington revealed how much Olympians actually earn. Elite sport is a polarising world that athletes at the top end earn millions of pounds while those at the lower ends of in smaller sports just about make ends meet. Cristiano Ronaldo […]

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The headguard is a hallmark of Olympic boxing For years the headguard in Olympic boxing was an iconic symbol synonymous with Olympic and amateur boxing. However, the most eagle-eyed fans out there will have noticed something peculiar about the boxing event at Paris 2024 concerning the famous headguard. Up until the 2016 Olympics in Rio […]

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A huge day for GB’s rowers Team GB will look to build on their best start in the Olympics for 112 years today as they target multiple water sport golds in rowing, swimming and kayak slalom. Already setting off strong with bronze in the women’s double sculls GB will be looking to continue their strong […]

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Awful news. Police have confirmed that two children have died following a mass stabbing in Southport, Merseyside this morning. A 17-year-old male from Banks, who was originally from Cardiff, was arrested in connection to the stabbing. He remains in custody. Speaking to the press this evening, Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said: “It is with great […]

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Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children. The 62-year-old who quit the BBC last April is facing three charges of the offence for a period between December 2020 and April 2022. Police say the charges are alleged to be connected to images shared via WhatsApp. The ex-broadcaster […]

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Eight people stabbed with some taken to children’s hospital A “major incident” has been declared by police in Southport following reports of a stabbing that has left eight people with stab injuries with some being taken to a children’s hospital. Merseyside Police said in a statement that emergency services have arrived in Southport following on […]

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Remember to make a wish People across the UK are set to be wowed by a spectacular meteor shower predicted to be at its best tonight. The lightshow is part of the Delta Aquariids meteor shower which brings in the start of the summer meteor season in the Northern Hemisphere. Endearingly referred to as shooting […]

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The Catholic church has described it as a ‘mockery of Christianity’ Paris 2024 Olympic ceremony organisers have sparked outrage after breaking silence on ‘Last Supper mockery’. Organiser, Anne Descamps, came out in a press conference yesterday to apologise to anyone the ceremony may have caused offence to. The scene in question featured in a fever […]

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Peaty goes for gold! Day one lived up to everyone’s loftiest of expectations as Great Britain kicked-off in style bringing home two medals – a bronze in the diving and a silver in cycling. Day two will hopefully provide more of the same excitement with a whole host of events for GB to compete in. […]

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Let the games begin! With Friday’s opening ceremony on the Seine river in Paris official opening the 2024 Paris Olympic games, it is now time to turn to the real business of top-level sporting excellence as Team GB get their medal hunt underway. Day one of the games offers an explosive, pedal pushing, paddle splashing, […]

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Keep track of all Team GB’s success in Paris The 2024 Paris Olympics are finally here which means it’s that time when we can all put our differences aside and come together as one nation, especially after Euro 2024! With a schedule full of elite-level sport, Team GB will be looking to start their Olympics […]

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Apparently the tip was more of an insult than a gift A delivery driver left a passive aggressive note for one customer claiming that they needed the money more than he did. In the UK tipping culture is not particularly common practice, however, in the USA it is often expected. Therefore, when one anonymous reddit […]

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Common pills in Greece, Spain, Italy and Dubai could land you in hot water Brits have been issued a warning over common pills that could get you jailed in many favourite holiday hotspots. Thousands of people from the UK could be unknowingly risking being banged up abroad just for bringing prescription medicine and over-the-counter drugs […]

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FSG have ended takeover talks throwing the club into uncertainty French giants Girondins de Bordeaux have filed for bankruptcy after takeover talks with Liverpool owners FSG fell through leaving the club’s future uncertain. Yesterday evening the club announced that it would be losing its professional status after relegation into the third division of French football […]

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A private chef is being flown out to Paris Team GB athletes are boycotting French restaurants in the Paris Olympic village after being served uncooked meat as reported by The Times. The decision has led to an extra, private chef to be flown in from the UK to feed the Team GB start at their […]

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Authorities claim to be clamping down on illegal streamers A stern warning has been issued to people who intend on illegally streaming football on Amazon Fire TV Sticks. With the increasing cost of pay-to-watch sports as well as the multitude of subscriptions needed to watch a variation of different leagues and sports, fans have been […]

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It’s hammer time West Ham have agreed a deal for Bayern Munich player Noussair Mazraoui as reported by Florian Plettenberg. The deal is said to be worth £13m including add-ons amounting to £3.4m for the Moroccan right-back. The agreement could be a huge coup for The Hammers who are currently leading Manchester United in the […]

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The football body cited racism, offensive chants and discriminatory behaviour Seven footballing nations from Euro 2024 have been banned by UEFA after violating rules during the month long football tournament in Germany. UEFA have not held back with the disciplinary measures after a Euros which was often marred by racism, offensive chanting and discriminatory behaviour. […]

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The match is set to be resumed for three minutes in an empty stadium Fans have taken to social media to express their bemusement after a crazy end to an Olympic football match between Morocco and Argentina they claim was ‘rigged’. The two nations took part in a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard […]

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Warning: Contains footage that some viewers may find offensive. The person who leaked the video of Olympic dressage medallist Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse has explained why they did it. The video, which shows Dujardin repeatedly whipping a horse 24 times around its legs, was released yesterday inciting uproar and leading to the withdrawal of […]

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Some athletes will be going home before the games officially start The opening ceremony of any Olympics games is always a blockbuster occasion to kick off the first three weeks of sporting excellence. Since 1896 a delegate, often head of state, has declared the Olympic games open to signal its official start. At London 2012 […]

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Get ready for a spectacular light show The northern lights could be visible from the UK this week after NASA reported a geomagnetic storm heading its way for Earth. NASA says the northern lights will be visible for many around the world after a solar flare prompted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to […]

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The capital city has been dubbed ‘unliveable’ When it gets round to summer time most Brits dream of jetting off to warmer climates, envious of their scorching sun and clear blue skies. However, as we know, too much of a good thing can often to bad and there is no place where that adage is […]

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A man has been arrested at the address Reality TV star Harry Savage, best known for his appearances on Hunted, has died aged 26 at his home address. His death is being treated as unexpected while police have arrested a man in his 30s who was later bailed awaiting further enquiries. A post-mortem examination commenced […]

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Perfect for not having to talk to people The constant roar of the motorway, the rumbling of the printer, the sour taste of the heavily polluted air otherwise known as the joys of the city that is all yours for the eye-watering price of a studio apartment. Or, you could swap it for the rolling […]

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He’s already spent £600m since joining Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal need to ‘upgrade’ in order to compete for the Premier League title. In the last two season Arteta’s Arsenal have come closest to toppling title toppers Manchester City who have won the league the last four years in a row. Despite their best […]

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Medals are down, but overall position is up The exact number of medals Team GB will win at the Olympics has been predicted by global sports analytics experts. The boffins at Gracenote, a subdivision of Nielsen, one of the world’s leading sports analytics companies, have released a virtual medal table (VTM). The table ranks what […]

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It’s often the simple things we overlook Although the world of Football can be a complicated place, the sport itself is simple enough, revolving around a 20 foot in diameter circle in the middle of the pitch. However, when fans are asked what purpose does the centre circle serve, they might just find themselves at […]

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Olympics time is here Welcome to our coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 2024 Paris Olympics starts on Friday, and it promises to be a huge two weeks for British sport with several athletes in contention for medals. You can follow all the action live in our hub below. Just click on the key […]

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Match abandoned: Torrential downpour of fishcakes A top-flight match in Norway had to be abandoned on Sunday as fans threw food onto the pitch to protest the use of VAR. The clash between Rosenborg and Lillestrom was abandoned after only half an hour had been played as both sets of supporters came together in a […]

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Everyone wants a slice of the Calafiori cake Riccardo Calafiori’s transfer to Arsenal is under investigation threatening to delay the completion of the move. The Italian defender has been in high demand recently after a great season at Bologna and a solid Euros. His recent success has garnered interest from Arsenal who are frontrunners in […]

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It could be another Nike classic The official match ball for the new 2024/2025 Premier League season has been released and fans are already saying the same thing about it. Every year the creative minds at Nike put their heads together to redesign the most simple of objects, the ball, often to great success. This […]

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This includes even blue ribbon events such as the 100m sprint finals Around 600,000 tickets for the Paris Olympics remain unsold just a week away from the opening ceremony in the French capital. The organisers have confirmed that there are tickets available for more than 20 sports while there are still seats for the 100m […]

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Favourite team: Whoever’s playing England A Scottish newspaper has sparked outrage after headlining a message of support calling on Spain to beat England in the Euro 2024 final. The paper in question, The National, made a frontpage for the Saturday edition of their paper showing a cartoon of Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri kicking […]

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