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Phenomenon LeBron James and magnificent sidekick Steph Curry took centre stage to secure Olympic gold for USA, writes NIK SIMON
10/08/24 11:19
NIK SIMON AT BERCY ARENA: He arrived wearing gold trainers and he left wearing a gold medal. LeBron James prowled and postured with grey hairs in his 39-year-old beard as he led the USA to Olympic victory. James pumped his chest and flexed his muscles, the alpha-spirit in this team, but it was his magnificent sidekick Steph Curry who scored 24 long-range points to end the night as the most valuable player in Paris. After two weeks of celebrating rock climbers and trampolinists who shine momentarily under the Olympic flame, this felt like a transition back to reality. The sporting superstars were back on the main stage....read
Emma Hayes' late father told her to take the USA job... now the former Chelsea boss is on the brink of gold medal success in Paris
09/08/24 09:31NIK SIMON IN PARIS: Now, with the Team USA badge on her chest, she held court with expectant American breakfast shows, preparing to lead them into an Olympic final.
It's pride and pain for Team GB as they are forced to settle for silver in the 4x100 metre relay - after wet weather wreaked havoc on their handoffs in Paris
09/08/24 09:30NIK SIMON AT THE STADE DE FRANCE: Paris has baked in glorious sunshine all week but the conditions changed with one snap weather front.
Heartbreak for Bradly Sinden as taekwondo Olympic gold medal hopes crumble with the injured Team GB star admitting 'life isn't always fairy-tales'
08/08/24 07:44NIK SIMON AT GRAND PALAIS: At around 7pm local time, not long before he was scheduled to fight for a medal, Bradly Sinden was crying by the steps outside the Grand Palais in Paris.
Jade Jones insists she has 'never taken drugs' after Olympic taekwondo exit - as Team GB star blames dehydration training for her refusal to take an anti-doping test in December
08/08/24 04:53NIK SIMON AT GRAND PALAIS: Jade Jones insisted she is not a drugs cheat after the double Olympic champion crashed out in the first round of the taekwondo in Paris.
Keely Hodgkinson's iconic pose after her stunning 800m Olympic win is commemorated in a gold leaf acrylic painting set to go on sale for £20,000
07/08/24 02:36NIK SIMON IN PARIS: Just hours after Keely Hodgkinson won the Olympic 800 metres, artist Ben Mosley got to work on the iconic moment
Sky Brown, 16, wins BRONZE in Paris just one week after dislocating her shoulder - three years after Team GB skateboarder won the same medal at the Tokyo Games
06/08/24 04:19NIK SIMON AT LA CONCORDE: As Sky Brown pulled off her final kick-flip, flying through the Paris sky like a fighter pilot, you'd be forgiven for not realising she had just dislocated her shoulder.
Revealed: RFU secure over £100MILLION after selling Twickenham's naming rights to Allianz after agreeing 10-year deal to rename the home of English rugby
05/08/24 07:21From September, the venue currently known as Twickenham Stadium will be officially called the Allianz Stadium.
Team GB controversially win bronze in the mixed triathlon after initially securing silver in dramatic photo finish, as USA's Taylor Knibb finishes second ahead of Beth Potter
05/08/24 07:55NIK SIMON: With a microphone shoved in their face, Yee, Dickinson and Georgia Taylor-Brown spoke of their pride at Beth Potter's fight in the anchor leg.
Amber Rutter's dreams of Olympic skeet shooting gold went up in a puff of pink smoke as a judging gaffe robs the Team GB star of the perfect story, writes NIK SIMON
04/08/24 08:22NIK SIMON AT CHATEAUROUX SHOOTING CENTRE: Everything fell into perspective as Amber Rutter pulled her three-month-old baby, Tommy, into her arms.
John Gimson and Anna Burnet are Team GB's sailing lovebirds - winning silver in Tokyo was 'unreal' but gold is the target at the Paris Olympics while wedding preparations are put on hold, writes NIK SIMON
03/08/24 12:50EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON IN MARSEILLE: Sitting beside their hotel pool in Marseille, water as still as the windless, John Gimson and Anna Burnet are discussing their biggest rivals for gold.
Team GB's Emma Wilson settles for second consecutive Olympic bronze medal in delayed women's windsurfing final after dominating earlier rounds
03/08/24 11:53NIK SIMON: Emma Wilson has been the dominant windsurfer throughout the first week of competition in Marseille, having won eight of the 14 preliminary races.
Team GB clinch GOLD in men's eight sculls final at Olympic Games as boat of giants power through the pain to round off regatta in style - but Morgan Bolding admits 'we just held on'
03/08/24 09:17NIK SIMON AT VAINES-SUR-MARNE NAUTICAL ARENA: A member of the medical staff arrived at the doctor's tent and offered to push Rory Gibbs to the medal podium in a wheelchair.
Calm waters cannot dampen spirits as Team GB's Emma Wilson sets up her shot at Olympic windsurfing gold
01/08/24 09:44NIK SIMON: The lack of wind resulted in multiple events being postponed, with Princess Anne's golf buggy often moving faster than anything else in sight of the marina.
Nervous prayers in chapel, lucky mugs, a nail-biting photo finish and a selfie while getting a police escort! Mail Sport's NIK SIMON goes through the agony and ecstasy with Team GB families as their children win Olympic gold
31/07/24 10:01NIK SIMON IN PARIS: It is 7.30am at the Paris Camping Club but Sharon and Malcolm Scott have been awake for over an hour as their daughter Hannah prepares to win Olympic gold.
Who said rowing was boring? Team GB hero Hannah Scott takes delight in 'putting on a show' after dramatic final-stroke victory in quadruple sculls
31/07/24 09:39NIK SIMON IN PARIS: Lauren Henry, Lola Anderson, Hannah Scott and Georgie Brayshaw were trailing the Netherlands for almost 2,000 metres before snatching victory.
How horse from Princess Anne's stables, Swarovski crystals and 320 packs of Polos fuelled Britain's first gold medal at Paris 2024
29/07/24 09:30NIK SIMON IN VERSAILLES: A coronation at the palace, jumping to glory in the three-day team eventing, with the medals handed over by none other than Princess Anne.
How can a man who raped a child be deemed fit to compete at the Olympics? The sooner Steven van de Velde is knocked out and sent home from Paris the better, writes NIK SIMON
28/07/24 07:06NIK SIMON AT EIFFEL TOWER STADIUM: An artist set up his canvas and got to work on an oil painting as the doors to this arena were thrown open.
Kimberley Woods wins Britain's first medal of day two at Paris 2024 Olympics as emotional kayak star takes superb bronze to help Team GB bounce back from difficult start
28/07/24 04:42The Rugby paddler, 28, qualified for the final in third position from the afternoon's semis and was sitting in silver medal position behind Australian world champion Jess Fox.
Antoine Dupont almost single-handedly delivers Paris it's poster moment - as France rugby sevens seal victory against Fiji to clinch the host's first gold medal at the 2024 Olympics
27/07/24 09:14NIK SIMON AT THE STADE DE FRANCE: Almost single-handedly, Dupont delivered Paris its poster moment. Its first gold medal of its first Olympics for 100 years.
Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty after hosting Taylor Swift
27/07/24 07:10It is the stadium where Taylor Swift inspired her adoring crowd to shake it off just two months ago. From 10am today, it is the place where Adam Peaty will start his quest for yet another Olympic gold.
How a football chant sparked a diplomatic row and made Argentina the pariah of the Paris Olympics
26/07/24 04:00IAN HERBERT AND NIK SIMON IN PARIS: An Olympics supposed to be an emblem of solidarity and friendship has been prefaced by boos for Argentina's football and rugby sevens sides.
Land of the giants: Meet USA's star-studded basketball team who are too big for the Olympics' infamous cardboard beds… as Steph Curry discusses the presidential election
25/07/24 04:16NIK SIMON IN PARIS: The two grey Volkswagen Multivans that pulled up shortly before 11am at the Olympic Press Centre could have been for anybody
Antoine Dupont delivers individual brilliance as France unofficially open their Olympics in Paris with a rugby sevens triumph over Uruguay... after an opening draw with the USA
24/07/24 07:44NIK SIMON: In his short Sevens career, Dupont is more familiar with an impact role from the bench but here he was asked to bring his big-game experience to the starting team.
The most controversial man at the Olympics: Mail Sport tracks down convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde as he arrives in Paris amid fury at the Dutch volleyball star's participation in the Games
24/07/24 01:00EXCLUSIVE: Having boarded the Eurostar at Rotterdam Centraal, the beach volleyball player was scheduled to set foot in Paris at 14.43
Dining with Emmanuel Macron, dancing with the cast of Moulin Rouge and modelling for Louis Vuitton - why Antoine Dupont is the DARLING of the 2024 Paris Olympics
23/07/24 04:01NIK SIMON: In a country caught up in election riots and rows about E-coli pollution in the River Seine, Dupont offers a more reassuring picture. A natural-born winner.
When Zharnel met Linford: Team GB's Paris Olympics 100m gold-medal Hughes hopes to emulate Christie who achieved his dreams 32 years ago - (and he already has broken his record)
20/07/24 01:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Rarely have these record holders been seen together yet here they are, sharing stories and wisdom ahead of the Olympic Games.
ROHAN BOPANNA, 44, opens up on his inspiring journey from growing up on a coffee plantation to becoming tennis' oldest world No 1 and India's new national treasure
03/07/24 06:47EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: You have to go back to the 1980s to discover Rohan Bopanna's earliest memories of Wimbledon.
Ex-England star Tony Woodcock talks Brian Clough, his time in Germany and how to get the most out of Harry Kane
29/06/24 01:19NIK SIMON IN COLOGNE: Tucked away by the woods on the edge of town, Cologne has been his second home since he left Brian Clough and Nottingham Forest to join FC Koln in 1979.
Anthony Gordon admits he was lucky to escape with just grazes after being thrown '10 feet in the air' on his electric bike... and vows to celebrate with the stabilisers Mail Sport gave him if he scores against Slovakia
28/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE AND NIK SIMON IN BLANKENHAIN: Anthony Gordon has grazes on his chin, legs, arms and hands but he is fine to feature in the last-16 tie against Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen.
England set to call-up replacement for Charlie Ewels in New Zealand after Bath lock's second red card in as many Tests blighted win over Japan
22/06/24 10:29England are set to fly a reinforcement to New Zealand after Ewels was shown his second red card in as many Tests. Ewels last played for England in 2022, when he was sent off for an upright tackle.
Japan 17-52 England: Marcus Smith dazzles in EIGHT-TRY thumping win for Steve Borthwick's side in reunion with old head coach Eddie Jones - but Charlie Ewels is sent off late on in sour note ahead of two-Test New Zealand trip
22/06/24 09:06NIK SIMON IN TOKYO: Marcus Smith shone as England inflicted a crushing defeat on their former head coach Eddie Jones to give their summer tour lift off in Tokyo's National Stadium.
Team GB fail to agree insurance package to release Premiership players for Olympic qualification tournament as their hopes of reaching Paris are dealt major blow
19/06/24 02:21EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: The heightened speed and intensity of the sevens game leaves players vulnerable to injuries which could impact their availability for the start of the new season.
Northampton 25-21 Bath: Courtney Lawes signs off as a champion as Saints survive a fierce fightback against 14 men to win Gallagher Premiership at Twickenham
08/06/24 08:46NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: Long after the final whistle, Courtney Lawes stood out on the pitch, watching his four children run through the ticker tape of victory.
Expect fireworks as Finn meets Fin! Northampton's Russell eyes glory weeks after groin injury, while Smith packed on the pounds to fire Bath to the Twickenham Premiership final
07/06/24 05:00Caribbean islands, speedboats and blood-spinning injections - just some of the secrets behind Finn Russell 's recovery mission for the Premiership final.
Gloucester's Zach Mercer considers making return to France after being given a tour of the Toulon training centre ahead of potential move in 2025
07/06/24 04:36EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: Mail Sport understands Mercer is committed to his contract at Kingsholm next season but Toulon are keen to recruit him in 2025.
RFU will deploy undercover security guards for the Premiership final at Twickenham - one year after the showpiece fixture was disrupted by Just Stop Oil protestors
05/06/24 05:19The match was just one of a number of sporting events briefly suspended by the climate activist group in 2023, who also protested at Wimbledon, the Crucible, and Lord's during the Ashes.
Courtney Lawes hailed as 'unflappable and incredibly authentic' by Northampton coach Phil Dowson - as Saints prepare to wave goodbye to the former England star after 17 years of service
05/06/24 07:43Northampton coach Phil Dowson hailed the impact of 'old dog' Courtney Lawes ahead of his farewell match in the Premiership final.
Bath's big gamble on Finn Russell is paying off... the No 10 has changed their psyche from a team shredded of confidence to one ready for the fight
02/06/24 09:32NIK SIMON: After a moment of Finn Russell brilliance on Saturday, the cameras panned to Bruce Craig's box behind the posts. Sitting beside billionaire sponsor Sir James Dyson.
Nicklas Bendtner reveals the story behind becoming the first ever footballer to wear PINK boots and the superstar he pipped to the accolade... as he speaks on his love for trainers and his latest footwear collaboration
02/06/24 01:29One memory that will forever live long in the mind of Gunners suppers will be his goal in the 87th minute vs Dynamo Kiev that booked his side a place in the Champions League knockouts
'I had an overdue parking fine of 33 grand... but money goes fast when you buy £150,000 wine!': NICKLAS BENDTNER talks car crashes, wild nights, and being Denmark's answer to David Beckham
02/06/24 01:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON IN COPENHAGEN: Since taking early retirement in 2019, his hair has grown down to his shoulders and he has bulked up with a few kilos of muscle.
Eddie Jones pays tribute to 'fantastic' Owen Farrell, as the No. 10 bids farewell to Saracens, ending one of rugby's most enduring partnerships
01/06/24 09:30NIK SIMON: Spare a thought for the man tasked with wearing the No 10 jersey at Saracens next season. Like Tom Brady or Sir Alex Ferguson, there are certain individuals that institutions cannot replace.
England and Lions lock Jonny Hill put a fan in a headlock and left him with a split eye in ugly scenes, after Finn Russell kicked 16 points in Bath's play-off victory over Sale
01/06/24 08:29NIK SIMON AT THE REC: Bath's play-off victory over Sale ended in ugly scenes as 6ft7in lock Jonny Hill put a fan in a headlock and left him with a split eye.
How I ended up eating kebabs with Lukas Podolski! Germany's World Cup winner chews the fat with NIK SIMON over his £180m restaurant empire, life down the mines and old club Arsenal
31/05/24 09:31EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: There is a buzz around the terminal at Cologne Bonn Airport. Lukas Podolski has just landed in his private jet.
England's Test in Japan on June 22 will be the first one not televised this century... with the RFU showing the reunion with Eddie Jones on RugbyPass instead
31/05/24 08:01NIK SIMON: England's summer Test against Japan will be streamed on the governing body's RugbyPass website after the RFU failed to secure a traditional broadcast deal.
Courtney Lawes is eyeing goodbye party at Twickenham ahead of his move to Brive as he promises to turn 'blood to water' against Saracens before he bids farewell to Saints
30/05/24 09:30NIK SIMON: The Saints skipper will bid an emotional farewell to Franklin's Gardens on Friday, but is desperate to book a place in next week's final at Twickenham.
Bristol 20-41 Saracens: Maro Itoje scores a brace in fightback win as visitors reach the Premiership play-offs... with Sarries taking inspiration from Ted Lasso following a tumultuous period
11/05/24 09:13NIK SIMON AT ASHTON GATE: They watched clips from the drama about a struggling soccer coach in the build-up and vowed to move on from events of the past few weeks.
Harlequins' Fulham-mad prop Fin Baxter reveals his admiration for Cottagers star Joao Palhinha... as he prepares to take on Toulouse for a spot in Champions Cup final against Leinster
04/05/24 09:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: When Harlequins do not have a game, he digs out his season ticket, dreaming of a day when his team overtake Chelsea.
Steve Diamond is rugby's very own Mr Fix It... now he is trying to get rock-bottom Newcastle back on track: 'We haven't won a game, but I believe I can fix that'
20/04/24 09:30INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Steve Diamond is halfway through his 150-mile commute home from Kingston Park to Manchester when he takes the call. He does the drive twice a week,.
Bordeaux 45-12 Saracens: Sarries old guard are outclassed as they are crushed in six-try battering - with French side progressing to quarter-finals of Champions Cup
06/04/24 09:31NIK SIMON AT STADE CHABAN-DELMAS: At times, it felt as if Maro Itoje and Theo McFarland were tackling three men at once in their tireless defensive stands.
Luke Cowan-Dickie reveals extent of his injury hell and determination to get his England shirt back: 'I couldn't move my arm when I woke up from the op. I couldn't eat. I couldn't do anything!'
30/03/24 10:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Early last year, Cowan-Dickie barely had the strength to lift a dart, let alone throw one. The soreness around his arm is the result of a career-threatening injury
Owen Farrell leaves the door ajar for potential England return... but outgoing Saracens fly-half admits he is 'happy' with his decision to walk away from his national side and join Racing 92
20/03/24 10:30NIK SIMON:'I've been looking forward to this,' said the No 10, with a knowing smirk. Press conferences have never been his cup of tea but he can joke about it now there are not many left.
Duhan van der Merwe and Nolann Le Garrec were two dazzling magicians at a memorable Six Nations but who else deserves an accolade? From the best try to the best player and more, NIK SIMON reveals his picks
16/03/24 10:53A blockbuster Six Nations came to an end with Ireland again crowned champions. But which players stood out at the tournament and who scored the best try? NIK SIMON has his say.
France 33-31 England: Six Nations comes to a thrilling end as Thomas Ramos' last-gasp kick gives the hosts a dramatic victory in 'Le Crunch' in Lyon... but the title again goes to Ireland after they beat Scotland in Dublin
16/03/24 09:50NIK SIMON IN LYON: England were halfway between their hotel on the Saone River and this out-of-town stadium when Andrew Porter scored the try that all-but clinched the Six Nations for Ireland.
Manu Tuilagi dodges talk about his future ahead of France Six Nations clash that could be his last for England as the veteran reflects on his international career as one of the best
16/03/24 07:54NIK SIMON IN LYON: He sat side-by-side with scrum coach Tom Harrison but the media interest was all about whether this would be 60 and out for England's wrecking ball. It certainly seems that way.
Steve Borthwick hopes 'brilliant' Manu Tuilagi will shun France as he prepares to leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season... insisting he wants his 'best players to play in England'
14/03/24 10:00NIK SIMON: England head coach Steve Borthwick pleaded with Manu Tuilagi not to move to France next season as the centre arrived in Lyon for his Test swansong.
Elliot Daly is included in England's Six Nations team to face France in the only change from side that beat Ireland as he replaces Manny Feyi-Waboso
14/03/24 02:10England arrive in Lyon on Thursday with an outside chance of snatching the title if Ireland lose to Scotland in Dublin. Head coach Steve Borthwick has opted for consistency in selection.
England 23-22 Ireland: Marcus Smith kicks last-gasp drop goal to claim famous Twickenham victory.... after James Lowe's second try had put Irish on verge of retaining Six Nations title
09/03/24 06:44The night sky had just fallen over Twickenham, the atmosphere starting to crackle, and Smith sent his kick towards the stars. The stadium held its breath, and watched his drop-kick sail towards the posts.
Captain Jamie George calls on England to 'defend our home' in Ireland clash... with Andy Farrell's Grand Slam chasers heavy favourites for victory at Twickenham
09/03/24 12:05England captain Jamie George has urged his team to 'defend their home' after being written off for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso handed first Test start as England face Grand Slam chasing Ireland... with Alex Mitchell and George Martin returning to Steve Borthwick's side
07/03/24 02:00Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will make his first Test start in Saturday's showdown with Grand Slam-chasing Ireland, as one of three changes to England's starting XV.
ANDY FARRELL is the motivator supreme with a human touch but woe betide anyone whose standards drop: 'He must get his team talks from the movies. They send a chill down your spine'
06/03/24 10:30NIK SIMON: It all started over lunch at the Beyerskloof wine estate in Stellenbosch. It was 2009 and Andy Farrell was on tour with Saracens for a friendly against the Stormers in Cape Town.
Marcus Smith is set to return to England's squad to face Ireland this weekend after missing their first three Six Nations matches through injury... with fellow fly-half Fin Smith emerging as a doubt due to a calf problem
05/03/24 07:17NIK SIMON: Experienced play-maker George Ford has been tipped to retain his starting jersey, despite the round-three defeat by Scotland, but Smith should at least feature on the bench.
From a sleepy farm in New Zealand, Chandler Cunningham-South has transformed into England's big hope as the powerful flanker looks to cement place in Steve Borthwick's squad
02/03/24 10:31NIK SIMON: Three years ago, Chandler Cunningham-South's home was a small farm in Wellsford, New Zealand. His family emigrated there from England in 2008.
England are hopeful Marcus Smith will be fit for the back-end of the Six Nations... and the half-back could be joined by another absentee as Steve Borthwick provides positive injury update after Scotland defeat
26/02/24 06:16Smith left England's training camp on crutches with a calf injury, while Mitchell suffered a knee injury in an open training session. Both players missed Saturday's Calcutta Cup.
England coach Steve Borthwick admits Six Nations defeat by Scotland was 'painful' after his side suffered a fourth consecutive Calcutta Cup loss for the first time since 1896
24/02/24 11:21NIK SIMON AT MURRAYFIELD: Giant winger Duhan van der Merwe scored a hat-trick to set off a night of raucous Scottish celebrations in Edinburgh.
Scotland 30-21 England: Duhan van der Merwe's superb hat-trick leads hosts to Calcutta Cup glory again in the Six Nations... as Steve Borthwick's error-strewn side struggle at Murrayfield
24/02/24 06:35NIK SIMON AT MURRAYFIELD: In the final minute of a chastening night in Edinburgh, Borthwick stepped out of the security of his coaching box and watched on, arms-folded.
Scotland talisman Finn Russell shrugs off talk of England's blitz defence ahead of Saturday's huge Six Nations clash at Murrayfield: 'It's not just me you should fear!'
23/02/24 10:32The cheeky grin appeared on Finn Russell's face as soon as he heard the local reporter's question: 'There's a feeling in England if they neutralise you, they neutralise Scotland?'
England captain Jamie George urges his team-mates to end their barren run in the Calcutta Cup and secure victory against Scotland at Murrayfield
23/02/24 10:30England captain Jamie George has made a rallying cry to his team-mates to end their barren run in the Calcutta Cup. It will be his first match since his mother passed away
Courtney Lawes to leave Northampton and join Brive, with the former England star tempted away from his boyhood club by a 'transformational' £400,000 foreign contract he couldn't turn down
23/02/24 05:00NIK SIMON: England legend Courtney Lawes has announced that he will leave his boyhood club Northampton to move to join Brive.
Steve Borthwick urges England to relish being Calcutta Cup underdogs against 'clear favourites' Scotland... as they take on the Finn Russell-inspired hosts at Murrayfield
22/02/24 10:00Steve Borthwick has told his players to enjoy the challenge of being underdogs in Saturday's Calcutta Cup against Scotland.
George Furbank receives surprise start at full-back over Freddie Steward for England's Calcutta Cup clash vs Scotland... as Ollie Lawrence is drafted back into midfield after recovering from injury
22/02/24 03:01NIK SIMON IN EDINBURGH: Furbank has not started a Test since 2022 but he has replaced Freddie Steward in the No 15 jersey England are bracing for the threat of Finn Russell.
'My wife's a florist... I'm not allowed to meet her customers!': England star Dan Cole on Scotland, slow scrums, and life after rugby
17/02/24 10:30NIK SIMON: Not known as one of rugby's romantics, Valentine's Day has always been tricky for Dan Cole. His wife, Isobel, is a florist in Leicestershire so finding the perfect bouquet is not easy.
Ten months ago Manny Feyi-Waboso was playing for semi-pro Taunton Titans... now the 21-year-old winger is the talk of Six Nations after making his England debut: 'It's been a crazy year'
14/02/24 10:00Just 10 months ago, Manny Feyi-Waboso was playing on loan for Taunton Titans in a National League 1 relegation decider in front of 1,000 fans.
George Ford warns England must be ready for a physical battle against Scotland... with the infamous Murrayfield tunnel fracas still fresh in the fly-half's mind
13/02/24 06:00England No10 George Ford claims his team will be ready for a 'frosty' reception at Murrayfield as they seek their first win against Scotland since 2020.
Jamie George admits England must do better after narrow victory over Wales... but insists his side have the belief to spring a surprise Six Nations title bid
10/02/24 10:30NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: George admitted his team must do better against Scotland but claimed it will not take a 'quantum leap' in performance to launch a surprise title bid.
England 16-14 Wales: George Ford plays key part with two penalties as Steve Borthwick's side come from behind to prevail in Six Nations clash
10/02/24 06:40NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: George Ford architected a second-half fightback, kicking and squeezing England to two wins from two in the Jamie George era.
Freddie Steward reveals England are on a mission to fire up fans during Six Nations... as powerhouse prop Ellis Genge returns to training ahead of Wales clash
06/02/24 10:00NIK SIMON: England full back Freddie Steward has revealed the team's mission to bring the Twickenham crowd back to life after last year's dismal summer.
Ethan Roots eyeing Wales after dream start to England career... with the flanker starring in his side's opening Six Nations game against Italy
05/02/24 11:01Ethan Roots will be hopeful of keeping the No 6 jersey for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales. In a team lacking tackle-breaking carriers, he stepped up as England's best runner.
Jamie George urges his England teammates to show no fear in pursuit of Six Nations glory as the skipper insists his team are capable of going all the way
03/02/24 10:30NIK SIMON AT THE STADIO OLIMPICO: England host Wales at Twickenham in round two and will go into the fixture with words of encouragement from their coach.
Italy 24-27 England: Alex Mitchell's try helps the visitors overcome a valiant showing from the hosts in an entertaining Six Nations clash in Rome
03/02/24 04:13NIK SIMON AT STADIO OLIMPICO: England's rebuilding job in Rome began with a victory. This was a long way from being a masterpiece ready for the Pantheon but nothing here was built in a day.
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He was taken away on a stretcher
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Appalachian State football star smacks teammate with his own HELMET in wild brawl during practice
Viral footage was shared on social media
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What Simone Biles showed 'pommel horse guy' Stephen Nedoroscik when Team USA stars crossed paths at Olympics
'Surreal'
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Falcons forced to cancel practice after Rondale Moore is rushed to hospital as teammates 'pray' for wide receiver
Scary scenes
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to crowd
Canadian pole vaulter cleared national record 4.85m to make podium
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Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker praises Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid for their support
After his controversial commencement speech
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Michael Jordan enters fishing tournament in stunning $8million superyacht
NBA legend puffs on a cigar at Maryland competition
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Travis Kelce 'upgrades his kitchen' for Taylor Swift with singer set to spend more time at his $6million mansion
Often cook together
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Jeweler behind Simone Biles' GOAT necklace reveals fans will NEVER be able to buy their own - despite 'thousands' of requests
Bold decision
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Jonathan Owens reveals his stance on Simone Biles going to 2028 Olympics in LA
Amid his desire to have kids with the USA gymnastics legend
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Why Simone Biles broke down in tears after her final event of the 2024 Olympics
The American gymnast now has 11 Olympic medals to her name
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Watch as Mariners invite kids from Seattle hospital to hand out signed baseball cards... to MLB stars
Fans praise players for the gesture
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif powers past Janjaem Suwannapheng to book place in Olympic final
MIKE KEEGAN AT ROLAND GARROS
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Christian McCaffrey's comical blunder fuels uncertainty surrounding Brandon Aiyuk's 49ers future
Slip of the tongue from the running back?
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Olympic Village food vendor breaks silence after swimming star claimed athletes found 'WORMS' in the food
Hit back at British star Adam Peaty
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MyKayla Skinner begs taunting Simone Biles to call off cruel attacks
Claims she's been subject to online bullying and death threats
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Luana Alonso's shock comments about Team USA resurface
Amid claims the Paraguayan was kicked out the Olympic village in Paris
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Meet US Olympics superstar Gabby Thomas' boyfriend Spencer McManes
He'll cheer her on as she goes for Paris 2024 gold on the track
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Conor McGregor launches shocking attack on Khabib Nurmagomedov and slams Donald Trump
After former president's confession to Adin Ross
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Pat Mahomes Sr. celebrates six months' sobriety after recent arrests
Marks it with bizarre Instagram post featuring baseball legend
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Serena Williams shames Paris restaurant for turning her and her kids away during 2024 Olympics
The five-star hotel replied to tennis icon
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Allowing gender row boxers to compete is dangerously wrong, but the charlatans who exploit them for their cause are even worse
OLIVER HOLT
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Olympic champion Armand Duplantis celebrates world record by kissing girlfriend and PUNCHING teammate
Wild celebrations
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Simone Biles reveals the damage to her calf as she wears protective BOOT following painful end to Paris Olympics
It was a difficult end to a golden Games
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Travis Kelce blames Taylor Swift after fan admits she 'literally almost died' after meeting the Chiefs star
'You just took my wife's breath away,' Kelce told
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Simone Biles endures brutal day at the Olympics as she injures herself
Before taking silver on the floor following huge error on the beam
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam
As teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Revealed: Real reason glamorous Olympic swimmer, 20, was kicked out of the athletes village
After being accused of 'inappropriate conduct'
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Noah Lyles comments mocking the NBA resurface after USA star won 100m Olympic gold in dramatic photo finish
And fans love it!
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Three brutal NFL brawls erupt between Detroit Lions and New York Giants
As practice ahead of the 2024-25 season turns violent
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif gives first sit-down interview since forcing female athlete to quit after 46 seconds
Issues a defiant warning
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USA Olympic star reveals why he deliberately finished LAST in 110m hurdles as fans hail 'genius''
Finished five seconds behind the winner
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Simone Biles toasts Olympic glory with racy snaps alongside fellow Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles: 'Red, white, biles & chiles'
Lots to celebrate
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Jon Rahm savaged by analyst Brandel Chamblee after Spanish golfer missed out on Olympic medal following late collapse
Brutal verdict
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Manchester City star rounds off his pre-season vacation by landing a huge fish
On a five-day family trip
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Controversial boxer Imane Khelif celebrates her latest Olympics win with a poignant Instagram post
On the brink of an Olympic medal
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Steve McMichael enters Pro Football Hall of Fame in powerful scenes as the Bears star, ravaged by ALS, is joined by teammates
Touching tribute
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Amazing Katie Ledecky video of her playing peekaboo with Michael Jordan as a baby resurfaces
A baby GOAT meets NBA's ultimate star
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Ben Gay, former Cleveland Browns running back, dead
Former NFL player lost his life in a tragic car accident in Colorado at the age of 44
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2024 Olympics sailing medal race descends into chaos after USA rivals make baffling mistake in final stretch
And yet somehow, they STILL won gold!
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Simone Biles draws star-studded crowd at vault finals including John Travolta, Andy Murray and Pharrell
Track star Allyson Felix also among the crowd
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'Pommel horse guy' Stephen Nedoroscik wins another bronze!
Olympics fans go wild after Team USA's 'Clark Kent' secures second medal in Paris
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These Games are a triumph - in spite of Olympic chiefs! Superstars like Simone Biles provide protection from criticism
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
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Olympics fans laud Simone Biles for post-vault moment with rival
After USA star admitted she 'doesn't want to compete with the Brazilian no more'
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Tommy Fleetwood moves within one shot of leaders Jon Rahm and defending Olympic champion Xander Schauffele in Olympics
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
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Simone Biles: Why I've been shaking with anxiety in the Olympic village
USA's golden girl gets candid on life in France for the Paris Games
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Dodgers give update on Freddie Freeman after son Max, 3, diagnosed with rare nerve disease
Heartbreaking news emerged this week
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Simone Biles' INCREDIBLE opening Houston Astros pitch from 2019 goes viral
Is there anything that the USA gymnastics star cannot do?
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Travis Kelce is helping a Chiefs teammate deal with PTSD after 18-year-old was shot dead in alleged 2018 robbery
Classy gesture
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Fans have ranked every sports stadium in the United States with California being among the WORST
So where does YOUR team rank?
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Simone Biles breaks silence on criticism of husband Jonathan Owens for wearing her Olympic gold medal
After fans blasted his 'odd' behavior
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Ryan Garcia brands Olympic boxing a 'joke' as he weighs in on Imane Khelif controversy
Amid outrage over gender question marks
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Chinese badminton player proposes to his girlfriend after she wins gold at 2024 Paris Olympics
After she took home top spot in mixed doubles
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Simone Biles reveals new Team USA nickname
After the five-girl squad won more gymnastics gold at the Olympics earlier this week
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Riley Gaines slams Kamala Harris over Imane Khelif Olympic boxing controversy
Reveals why backing VP is 'vote against your daughter's future'
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Dodgers star Freddie Freeman and wife Chelsea give heartbreaking update on son Max, 3, after he was rushed to hospital
Shock news
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Simone Biles reveals reason behind wearing a GOAT necklace after winning ANOTHER Olympic gold'
'Haters hate it, so I love it even more'
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Angela Carini arrived at Paris Olympics to honor her late father... instead, her 46-second loss to Imane Khelif has sparked a gender row
Debate is raging on
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Imane Khelif left rival thanking GOD for escaping horrific injuries in 2022 fight
'Biological male' now sparking huge Olympics gender row
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Imane Khelif row: NFL star SLAMS Pat McAfee's comments after boxer beat Italy's Angela Carini
Not impressed with the ESPN analyst
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympics gold as USA icon prevails in gymnastics all-around event
As teammate Suni Lee takes bronze
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American diver jokes about 'staring at the hot athletes' in hilarious TikTok from the Olympic Village
After making slew of funny videos in Paris
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Angel Reese poses in a Chanel bikini during whirlwind tropical getaway
Before rookie star returns to training with Chicago Sky
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Pornhub reveals HUGE spike in Olympics searches
As fans go wild on the porn site after watching stunning athletes in action in Paris
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EXCLUSIVEBelichick's ex Linda Holliday living happily on Nantucket amid Jordon Hudson romance
After moving into $4.8M home
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Fans claim Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are MARRIED after spotting new detail in Arrowhead suite
Eagle-eyed fans are onto them!
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles pose in Team USA bath robes from Olympic village
They enjoy a relaxing night after winning gold earlier in the week
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Olivia Dunne lives it up at Paris Olympics as she shares stunning pictures from France
Livvy loves the Games judging by her latest social media post
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USA basketball star goes viral for injury treatment at Paris Olympics - but all is not as it seems!
Cameras caught him in a bad way!
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Brazil trainer goes viral for stealing a chair meant for injured fencer Nathalie Moellhausen
And she was competing with a TUMOR on her coccyx
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Simone Biles gets BLOCKED by MyKayla Skinner as their bitter Olympics gymnastics feud escalates
Biles has crossed a line with Skinner
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Fans rip into Simone Biles' husband Jonathan Owens for 'odd' behavior after gymnast's Olympic win
Was it wrong for him to wear her medal?
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Korbin Albert scores outrageous goal for the USWNT against Australia
Embattled star has been criticized for anti-LGBTQ post
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- Jordan Chiles is set to LOSE Olympic bronze medal after bombshell ruling against USA star
- Simone Biles breaks silence after Jordan Chiles ruling sees USA star's Olympic bronze medal put in jeopardy
- BBC presenter Gabby Logan leaves viewers shocked after using expletive phrase to describe Team USA's botched 4x100m final
- Heartwarming moment major spat between Brazilian and Canadian beach volleyball players at the Olympics is defused as DJ plays John Lennon's 'Imagine', sparking mass sing-a-long
- Olympics fans are left in stitches as new video of viral breakdancer 'Raygun' in qualifying emerges - and ask 'how did she beat 14 others?'
- Olympics fans left divided after Team USA high-jumper Shelby McEwen refused to share his gold medal with competitor - before being dealt 'instant karma'
- Olympic Breaking athlete disqualified over her 'political' outfit seconds into her routine - as she claims she 'wanted to show people what is possible'
- Simone Biles rallies behind US gymnast Jordan Chiles who may LOSE her Olympic bronze medal five days after winning it on a technicality as her sister slams bombshell ruling that hands medal to Romanian opponent... but IOC won't be rushed on a decision
- 'Summertime Trav' Kelce and 'Polo Pat' Mahomes arrive for Chiefs' first preseason game in Jacksonville as Kansas City aims for threepeat
- World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
- Doug Emhoff, Jimmy Fallon, Sha'Carri Richardson, Melo and Megan Rapinoe take in USA basketball's gold medal game vs. France
- Netherlands disqualified for 'endangering another rider' after Team GB's Ollie Wood appeared to be HEADBUTTED by Dutch rival and crashed in men's madison final
- Caitlin Clark enjoys last weekend before WNBA return meeting Aaron Judge at Yankee Stadium
- USA runner who was replaced 4 minutes before 4x400 relay hits back at USATF despite team's historic eighth Olympics gold
- Jordan Chiles' sister says RACISM is behind shock decision to strip USA gymnast of her Olympic bronze
- German athlete reveals she 'vomited NINE times and had diarrhoea' after swimming in the River Seine for Olympic race - despite £1.2BILLION clean-up job
- Donald Trump taunts Imane Khelif by calling Olympic boxer 'he' and claims she's transgender after winning gold
- Rachael Gunn: Angry Aussie Olympics boss Anna Meares blames criticism of breakdancer Raygun on SEXISM after her shocking display in Paris
- USA water polo player pulls rivals trunks in SHOCK viral underwater camera clip from Paris Olympics
- Man United agree £43m Matthijs de Ligt deal AND a £17m fee for Noussair Mazraoui in double transfer from Bayern Munich to transform Erik ten Hag's defence
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