London 2012 medallist hires Bosman lawyer to reinstate Paris place Sport When Elena Congost Mohedano, a blind marathon runner, crossed the finish line in Paris last month, the Spaniard thought that she had completed the set of Paralympic medals with a bronze at the age of 37. Her delight turned to anguish, however, after she was disqualified for letting go of the tether to her guide [...]
Football, snooker and the dangers of over-regulation Emma Revell Whether it’s the gambling white paper putting advertisers off snooker or plans for a new football regulator, our favourite sports risk being legislated out of existence, says Emma Revell When it comes to my two favourite sports, this week has been a game of two halves. On one hand, I’m a long-suffering Sunderland fan. With [...]