GB Wheelchair Rugby issue rallying cry to big business that other sports should follow March 2, 2024 On the 33rd floor of the the Fenchurch Building (the Walkie-Talkie) last week names from big business and the City of London gathered to engage in what was effectively a soft pitch for funding by GB Wheelchair Rugby. But it wasn’t a Dragons’ Den-esque room of bigwigs scolding GBWR chief executive Jason Brisbane, rather a [...]
Doped Olympics, the Enhanced Games, is “bollocks”, says Seb Coe February 29, 2024 World Athletics chief Seb Coe has rubbished plans for a doping Olympics, the Enhanced Games, as “bollocks”. The former Olympic champion was speaking ahead of this weekend’s World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow. “It’s bollocks. I can’t really get excited about it,” Coe said. “There’s only one message and that is if anyone is moronic [...]
Andy Murray reveals Paris 2024 Olympic ambition and retirement thinking February 28, 2024 The Briton is eyeing one more outing for Team GB later this year.
Eugene Amo-Dadzie: ‘Why can’t the world’s fastest accountant be the fastest man ever?’ February 22, 2024 The Londoner is only the fourth Briton to run a sub-10-second 100m.
Mankini-dressed Olympian: Costume was “just a bit of fun” February 18, 2024 He has since been stood down pending an investigation by governing body Equestrian Australia.
If football is pricing you out, try a new sport. You’ll love what’s out there February 15, 2024 City A.M. columnist Ed Warner issues a rallying call to those who cannot afford to go to the football. There are incredible sporting experiences out there for just a few quid, so get Goggling and take in a new sport. Fancy watching your favourite Premier League team at an away match? Think again. You’ll likely [...]
Team GB snap up partnership deal with TikTok February 12, 2024 TikTok have promised to provide athletes “specialist training and guidance” on creating content.
London Westfield owner looks to Paris Olympics for sales boost February 8, 2024 Westfield mall owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) believes the Paris Olympics will boost sales in 2024, with a number of its Viparis convention venues hosting events during games.
Sports tech: Why super Speedo is making a splash yet again February 8, 2024 Speedo is no stranger to revolutionary tech. But 15 years on since the ban of a race suit they produced that was deemed “technical doping”, they’re back with a new bit of space age tech that could change the swimming world. Matt Hardy takes a deep dive. Pharmaceutical doping has been at the heart of [...]
Ed Warner: What politicians get wrong on policy and how I would fix it January 25, 2024 Britons may now be only four months away from their day in the polling booth. Policy wonks will be doing their wonking, party manifestos in early draft form, PR grids being re-written daily. Sport will barely feature beyond a sweaty MP or two getting down with the kids for a fleeting photo op at a [...]