EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DAVID COVERDALE: Matthew Hudson-Smith pulls out his phone from his pocket. 'I've still got the email,' he says, before scrolling through his inbox to show Mail Sport a message he received 10 years ago. It is from the Army and it includes a link to 'apply now'. In June 2014, aged 19 and disillusioned by athletics and his job, Hudson-Smith duly did. 'I was bored out of my skull working at Asda, Brierley Hill at the time,' recalls the 29-year-old. 'It was fun to flirt with the old people - they loved my till! But it was just repetitive work.
EXCLUSIVETeam GB shooting star Amber Rutter targeting Olympic gold in Paris just two months after giving birth to her first child - as she reveals why she nearly QUIT the sport
EXCLUSIVE BY DAVID COVERDALE: Not for the first time, Amber Rutter finds herself in the spotlight in the build-up to an Olympics . 'It seems that each time there is some sort of dramatic story to be told,' says the British skeet shooter with a smile. Three years ago, that story was one of heartbreak as Rutter - then known by her maiden name of Hill - tested positive for Covid the night before she was due fly to Tokyo, ruling her out of the Games. This time, though, her tale has a happy ending.
Olympians slam 'shameful and regressive' campaign to 'keep girls in sport' featuring Team GB rugby players in lingerie
A campaign by a lingerie brand featuring Team GB athletes has been criticised as 'shameful and regressive' despite stating its aim is to encourage more girls to remain in sport. Lingerie brand Bluebella launched the latest part of their #StrongIsBeautiful campaign with rugby sevens stars Jasmine Joyce, Celia Quansah and Ellie Boatman. The company have partnered with the trio in the build-up to this month's Olympics in Paris, where the Team GB rugby sevens team will be among the medal contenders.
EXCLUSIVEHow Britain's greatest Olympian Sir Steve Redgrave didn't make final interviews for British Rowing job... and for the first time in 40 years, he won't be at Paris Games as his BBC work has dried up
EXCLUSIVE BY DAVID COVERDALE: There will be something a little different about the Olympics this summer. For the first time in 40 years, Sir Steve Redgrave will not be there. The British rowing legend has been an ever-present at the Games from Los Angeles 1984 to Tokyo 2020. He won a famous five consecutive gold medals, before working as a pundit for the BBC, an ambassador for Team GB and, most recently, a coach for China. As things stand, though, Redgrave's only visit to Paris this summer will be for a cruise down the Seine two weeks before the Olympics start. 'The people who go on cruises tend to be my sort of my age and older, so at least they can still remember what I did,' jokes the 62-year-old, who will be making a special guest appearance on the ship alongside fellow Olympic icon Daley Thompson.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson named in Great Britain's squad for the European Championships next month... with Keely Hodgkinson and Dina Asher-Smith also heading to Rome ahead of this summer's Paris Olympics
DAVID COVERDALE: Katarina Johnson-Thompson will step up her preparations for the Paris Olympics by going for European glory in Rome next week. The world heptathlon champion has been named in Great Britain's star-studded 70-strong squad for the European Championships, which start on June 7. With two months to go until the Olympics, it will be Johnson-Thompson's first heptathlon of the year and she will be looking to claim her maiden European outdoor crown, after a silver in Berlin in 2018.
Meet the Olympics team you did NOT know about: Refugees find a home in Paris as athletes get a '1 in 100 million' shot at glory at the Games
The inaugural team represented 60 million displaced people around the world. According to the UN, that figure has since skyrocketed to over 100 million, inspiring the team's slogan 'one in 100 million'. The likes of Cindy Ngamba (boxing), Dorsa Yavarivafa (badminton) and Ramiro Mora (weightlifting) will represent the team, which is competing in events such as breaking, swimming and canoe sprint.
EXCLUSIVEAthletes urge the Paris Olympic to scrap their 'RECKLESS' plan to have 10,000 Olympians sail down the River Seine for the opening ceremony after IS threats to the Champions League
DAVID COVERDALE: Olympics organisers have been urged to scrap their 'reckless' plans to hold the opening ceremony on the River Seine, with some teams said to be considering advising their athletes not to attend because of security fears. This summer's Games is due to be the first to stage the ceremony outside of a stadium, with 10,000 athletes set to sail down the Seine on boats in front of 300,000 ticketed spectators watching on from the banks. However, despite 45,000 police officers being deployed on the night of July 26, security concerns have been heightened in recent weeks.
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13/07/24 01:08Channel Nine's upcoming series of The Block is set to bring back some returning cast members from previous seasons in an attempt to shake up its format.Alex Morgan overlooked for an Olympics spot AGAIN after USWNT star had to withdraw due to injury
12/07/24 22:27The veteran forward's struggles with the national team comes as new head coach Emma Hayes takes the reigns behind predecessor Vlatko Andonovski's departure.Caitlin Clark handed shock Olympics lifeline with key Team USA star facing race against time to be fit
12/07/24 12:46Clark was controversially named as an alternate in this summer's Olympic team, meaning she is one of the first in line should a USA player have to withdraw from the roster.Aussie surf snapper in a coma after he was found face down in the ocean at Olympic venue
12/07/24 11:45A 19-year-old Australian surf photographer has been placed in an induced coma after he was found face down in water off the coast of Tahiti.Squalid Roma encampment near Olympic cycling course is cleared out ahead of the Games as France prepares to welcome huge crowds
11/07/24 19:46The camp, located next to the A4 freeway in Joinville, is understood to have to be dispersed because of its proximity to the Olympic cycling events that will be taking place on July 24 and 27.Alex de Minaur lets the cat out of the bag as he answers the question every fan wants to know about Nick Kyrgios's return to the court
11/07/24 10:28Kyrgios has not played a match since he pulled out on the eve of last year's Wimbledon as he has been plagued by wrist, knee and foot injuries.Aussie Olympics surf star opens up on her health battle after having seven screws inserted to expand her skull
11/07/24 07:49The 30-year-old had off-season surgery for a respiratory issue - the skull expansion operation essentially widened previously narrow airways that had left her struggling for enough oxygen.Famous footy commentator gets a VERY special honour after he had to retire due to brain cancer
11/07/24 05:28Esteemed Australian sports commentator David Morrow has received some incredible news after being forced to quit lending his voice to NRL games after getting the shock news in 2023.'Lay Down Sally': Where is Sally Robbins, the Olympic rower who infuriated Australia when she stopped rowing during 2004 Athens final - as she issues message ahead of Paris Games this month
11/07/24 02:22Controversial Olympian Sally Robbins became a household name for all the wrong reasons after she was blamed for costing her country gold with a shocking display at the 2004 Athens Games.Injury ruined Alex de Minaur's Wimbledon - now it's almost certain to rob him of another sporting dream
11/07/24 00:43The 25-year-old was devastated when an injury he picked up on match point of his win over Arthur Fils forced him to pull out of the tournament - and now another huge disappointment looms.NBA star Kevin Durant gives rare glimpse into his personal life as he opens up on relationship 'heartbreak'
10/07/24 22:38In a recently released episode of Logan Paul 's Impaulsive podcast, the Phoenix Suns forward opened up on seeing 'baddies' at games and his experience with heartbreaks.Team USA's Olympics gymnastics team will wear leotards with more than 10,000 crystals on them in Paris this summer
10/07/24 17:30Team USA's Olympic gymnastics quintet is already shining bright, and they have not taken a single pass on the vault yet, or planted their feet before a floor routine in Paris.Most footy coaches would sack their stars for training with their headphones on - here's why Australia's rugby sevens coach MADE his players do it ahead of the Olympics
09/07/24 09:59The latest on a long list of 'lame activities' will have Charlotte Caslick and her teammates ready when they can't hear each other above the 80,000 screaming Stade de France spectators.Aussie Olympic rowing team choose what could be one of the most cringeworthy nicknames in the country's sporting history
09/07/24 01:30The Australian rowing team has rebranded itself ahead of this month's Olympics in Paris after a nationwide competition - and the result isn't catching the imagination of sports fans.Team USA Olympics star on her battle with depression
08/07/24 19:10INTERVIEW BY JAKE NISSE: When thousands of athletes attend the Olympic opening ceremony on July 26, surfer Carissa Moore will be among the unlucky few missing out.Team USA Olympics star Carissa Moore on her battle with depression, stepping away to start a family... and why she'll be 10,000 miles away from the Opening Ceremony in Paris
08/07/24 18:30INTERVIEW BY JAKE NISSE: When thousands of athletes attend the Olympic opening ceremony on July 26, surfer Carissa Moore will be among the unlucky few missing out.German track star Alica Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete,' is brought to tears after discovering her 2024 Olympics fate
08/07/24 16:38German track star Alica Schmidt, previously dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', found out her 2024 Olympic Games fate over the weekend in a video she posted to social media.Team GB can win a post-war record 70 medals at the Olympics, claim UK Sport as agency target another top-five finish in Paris later this month
08/07/24 16:01DAVID COVERDALE: The Olympic funding agency have outlined their ambition for Great Britain to secure another top-five finish in the medal table, claiming between 50 and 70 gongs.Late pull-out Emma Raducanu should have been fully committed to playing with Andy Murray, writes his Olympics partner DAN EVANS
08/07/24 16:00DAN EVANS: Once you agree to play doubles with someone - especially in a special situation like this - then you should be fully committed to it.That didn't take long! French airport workers call for a strike the week before Paris Olympics within hours of hard-left socialists' election victory
08/07/24 14:11The call came just hours after the New Popular Front leftist coalition placed first in the second round of legislative elections, surprising many in France and abroad.Simone Biles fires back at former USA teammate who accused 2024 Olympics roster of not having 'the work ethic' ahead of Paris Games
08/07/24 13:03Skinner, who won a silver medal on vault at the 2020 Games in Tokyo after stepping in for Biles, took aim at the USA athletes selected to represent the country in Paris in a now-deleted YouTube video.Team USA announces its 18-man soccer roster for 2024 Paris Olympics... led by former USMNT captains Walker Zimmerman and Miles Robinson
08/07/24 12:04US Soccer has announced its 18-player roster for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, highlighted by former United States national team captains Walker Zimmerman and Miles Robinson.Woolworths to sell Australian flags for Paris Olympics after Australia Day boycott
08/07/24 04:05Woolworths will sell Australian flags for the Paris Olympics after the supermarket boycotted them for Australia Day.Watch as NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo breaks down in TEARS after leading Greece to Paris Olympics
07/07/24 21:06An emotional Giannis Antetokounmpo was seen crying tears of joy after helping to lead his nation to the Olympic Games on Sunday.Emma Raducanu explains why she does NOT regret her decision to pull out of mixed doubles and end Andy Murray's Wimbledon career in the process
07/07/24 20:29KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: Raducanu played it safe after waking up with soreness in her wrist, pulling out of her partnership commitment to Murray as she focused on her own singles push.Bruce Springsteen's daughter Jessica suffers Olympics heartbreak as she is left OUT of US equestrian team... despite winning silver at Tokyo Games
07/07/24 18:26The Olympic hopeful daughter of legendary musician Bruce Springsteen has been dealt a heartbreaking blow after being left out of Team USA's team for Paris 2024.Olympian James Magnussen blasts Karl Stefanovic over 'Michael Phelps is a tosser' remark
06/07/24 23:10Retired Olympic swimmer James Magnussen has taken a stunning swipe at Today Show host Karl Stefanovic for trying to create beef between the Australian and US swim teams.LeBron James arrives at Team USA basketball camp in Las Vegas 12 YEARS on from his last Olympics appearance: 'About f***ing time'
06/07/24 13:06The 39-year-old Lakers forward was all smiles when he arrived in a conference room at a hotel in Sin City, where the likes of Kevin Durant and Steph Curry greeted him along with coach Steve Kerr.Jasmine Stefanovic rugs up as she enjoys winter stroll at Bondi Beach with former business partner and chicken heiress Tamie Ingham
06/07/24 12:16Jasmine Stefanovic caught up with one of her best mates on Saturday.Olivia Dunne jokes about Olympics 'snub' in hilarious TikTok video after Simone Biles and co were confirmed to be heading to Paris
05/07/24 15:30Dunne posted a 14-second montage of her lowlights to sarcastically mourn the snub. The failed dismounts and falls were accompanied by a bass-boosted version of the Star-Spangled Banner.Serena Williams shares heartfelt video tribute to Andy Murray amid the British tennis star's Wimbledon farewell
05/07/24 14:46Murray, 37, suffered defeat in the men's doubles with brother Jamie Thursday and he bid a tearful farewell to SW19 in his last Wimbledon before retirement at the Olympics.WNBA star facing race against time to be fit for Olympics after suffering injury just three weeks out from Paris Games
05/07/24 13:39Collier, who was included on Team USA's 12-player roster for this summer's Olympics in Paris, is enjoying a breathtaking season in Minnesota after scoring in double figures for 29 consecutive games.Former two-time Olympic medallist Lutalo Muhammad reveals SECRET TACTIC athletes must use to succeed at Paris 2024 and insists Team GB will surpass 2020 medal tally
05/07/24 09:35Lutalo Muhammad has revealed the secret tactic athletes should be using to succeed at the Olympic Games this summer and credits Michael Johnson for giving him the idea.Nicola Olyslagers: Why one of Australia's best medal chances at the Paris Olympics will NOT be satisfied if she wins gold
05/07/24 05:40Nicola Olyslagers is rated No.2 in the world in the women's high jump and won silver in the event at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 - and now she's aiming high for the Paris Games.Andy Murray showed flashes of his former self in his doubles defeat at Wimbledon... he was not held together by sutures and sticky tape but the clock has him cornered now, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
04/07/24 21:21RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT WIMBLEDON: It was 7.06pm when Andy Murray made his walk onto Centre Court for the most hyped game of doubles this old place may ever know.OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY: Eight drones, three helicopters and over 430 cameras set to capture river boat parade as full details are revealed
04/07/24 16:25The opening ceremony of the upcoming Olympic Games promises to be a breathtaking spectacle, taking place along the iconic River Seine in Paris.Laura Woods to lead revoultionary Olympic coverage with 3,800 hours of live action, commentary in 19 different languages, 360-degree freeze frames, and AI-generated highlights
04/07/24 16:24Laura Woods is one of many stars set to lead Discovery+ in revolutionising the coverage of the upcoming Olympic Games, with an impressive 3,800 hours of live sports content.The Wimbledon wedding dress! Tennis star wears £235 replica of her bridal gown on court at SW19 - after posing topless on the eve of the tournament
04/07/24 08:41TAMARA PRENN AT WIMBLEDON: The world No19 battled past first-round opponent Rebecca Sramakova in dominant fashion, but even more eye-catching was her Wilson tennis dress.Revealed: The two big reasons why a SHOCKING number of Aussie kids are planning to give up on playing sport
04/07/24 06:13Australia's reputation as a sports-mad nation that produces champions across a wide range of codes is under serious threat, according to a new survey.Shane Rose: Olympics legend learns if he will make the Paris Games after pulling off bizarre mankini stunt and landing in intensive care after horror accident
04/07/24 01:50Aussie equestrian legend Shane Rose has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons recently after his scantily-clad appearance on his horse turned heads back in February.Laura Woods secures brand new job which will start following ITV's Euro 2024 coverage with presenter set to link up with sport stars
03/07/24 20:40The presenter has played a key part in ITV's coverage of this summer's tournament in Germany. However, Woods will soon switch her focus to her next assignment.Aussie Paralympics boss QUITS just eight weeks before Paris Games for mystery reason
03/07/24 14:53Catherine Clark's resignation from her high-profile position comes a day after the official launch of Australia's Paralympic team at Parliament House in Canberra.Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese become team-mates! Rookie rivals named on WNBA All-Star roster... and will face off against the Olympics team they missed out on
03/07/24 02:28The pair of superstar rookies were selected on Tuesday to be part of the WNBA's 20th All-Star Game, and they'll face off in Phoenix against the Olympics team both missed out on last month.Boomers warm up for Paris Olympics with 'friendly' win over China - as Aussie NBA star headbutts rival
02/07/24 23:36The Boomers have recorded a dominant 107-87 win over China as Australia began preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games - but the match had a moment of controversy.Transgender, non-binary athlete Nikki Hiltz qualifies for Olympics with Team USA - and Megan Rapinoe leads celebrations on social media
02/07/24 17:01Hiltz, a biological female identifying as transgender non-binary, set the meet record with their run at 3 minutes and 55.53 seconds. In doing so, Hiltz broke the record set by Elle St. Pierre in 2021.Olympians slam 'shameful and regressive' campaign to 'keep girls in sport' featuring Team GB rugby players in lingerie
02/07/24 16:24The brand cited a Women in Sport survey in 2022 which found nearly half of girls drop out of sports after the age of 13, with self-belief and body image seen among the key factors.Olympics veteran, 65, who has competed at EIGHT different Games, set to be denied place in team for Paris... bringing an end to incredible 32-year run
02/07/24 11:36The three-time equestrian gold medallist, the team flag bearer for the 1996 Games opening ceremony, is the only Australian to have competed at eight Olympics .Jonathan Owens gushes over Simone Biles after she secures spot on Team USA: 'My wife is the best to EVER do it'
02/07/24 05:06'No words can describe how proud of you I am baby. I was speechless,' the NFL safety wrote on Instagram after Biles secured her place on Team USA with a stunning floor routine.Macron calls crisis as France battles to keep Le Pen from power
01/07/24 19:28The hard-left has urged supporters of Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance to back them. The French president has called on the public to vote for anyone except RN to 'block the far right'.An Olympic rowing great and a recovery from a life changing accident… Mail Sport interviews Tory candidate James Cracknell on his toughest challenge yet as he campaigns for Parliament
01/07/24 17:07On the very afternoon British Rowing name their Olympic squad at Kew Gardens, Mail Sport finds one of their most famous former oarsmen, James Cracknell, in Colchester handing out flyers.France battles to keep Le Pen from power: Panicking President Macron calls crisis meeting to defeat National Rally as socialists urge French leader's supporters to back them and 'do everything to prevent' hard-right election victory on Sunday
01/07/24 16:30The hard-left has urged supporters of Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance to back them. The French president has called on the public to vote for anyone except RN to 'block the far right'.Olivia Dunne delivers big update as she agonizes over whether to return to LSU for a fifth year - but say she'll NEVER try to make an Olympics
01/07/24 15:55Dunne, 21, wrapped up her senior season with LSU gymnastics as part of the program's first NCAA national championship team in April.Simone Biles, 27, laughs off her 'grandma' Team USA tag after qualifying for another Olympics
01/07/24 15:16At Simone Biles' first Olympic Games in 2016 in Brazil, the then-19-year-old Texan referred to then-22-year-old American gymnastics teammate Aly Raisman as 'grandma' because of her age.Protests sweep Paris as Macron is defeated by Le Pen's National Rally
01/07/24 15:08Le Pen late last night gleefully declared that Macron's party had been 'wiped out' as she celebrated the victory, with the RN now targeting an absolute majority in the second round of electionsDave Portnoy reignites Caitlin Clark Olympics row as he rips 'grandma' USA star Diana Taurasi, 42, for her display in loss to Indiana Fever
01/07/24 14:48Portnoy initially branded selectors 'dumb', 'braindead', and 'idiotic' over the controversial call to omit Clark and he doubled down on his criticism after Indian's win over Phoenix.Kayla DiCello's withdrawal from Olympic trials following serious Achilles injury sparks outpouring of support from US gymnasts
01/07/24 12:45The 20-year-old, a world bronze medalist, was tipped to secure one of the final spots this summer. But her hopes were dashed after she suffered a nasty injury on the vault.Protests sweep Paris as humiliated Macron is DEFEATED by Le Pen's National Rally in election first round: President's allies say hard right 'stands at the gates of power' and there are 'seven days to stop catastrophe' ahead of second round
01/07/24 07:17Le Pen late last night gleefully declared that Macron's party had been 'wiped out' as she celebrated the victory, with the RN now targeting an absolute majority in the second round of electionsShops boarded up amid fears of left-wing riots amid French election
01/07/24 06:33Rioting engulfed the streets of Paris last night after the far-right steamed to victory in the first round of snap parliamentary elections.Simone Biles seals Paris Olympics qualification with stunning floor routine... as NFL husband Jonathan Owens leads standing ovation
01/07/24 04:54Simone Biles is heading to her third Olympic Games, and this time she'll have husband Jonathan Owens on hand. The NFL player was seen leading the standing ovation after his wife's floor routine.The child rapist competing at the Olympics: Full story of the Dutch volleyball star convicted of having sex with British 12-year-old girl
01/07/24 01:04The past has a way of catching up with criminals, particularly those whose victims are children. But in the case of beach volleyball star Steven van de Velde, fate has had an odd way of showing it.Shops are boarded up amid fears of left-wing riots as far-right National Rally WINS first round of snap French election: Humiliated Macron drops to third - Le Pen's party could be in power by the Olympics as she declares: 'Democracy has spoken'
01/07/24 00:49Rioting engulfed the streets of Paris last night after the far-right steamed to victory in the first round of parliamentary electionsMatildas star goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold makes difficult decision about her career just weeks before the start of the Olympics
30/06/24 23:54Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold says she's made 'one of the most difficult decisions' of her life just weeks before the start of the Olympics.Andy Murray reveals he is eager to 'feel the buzz' of Centre Court again as two-time winner faces anxious wait to see if he will be able to take part in Wimbledon singles one last time
30/06/24 16:43MATTHEW LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: In the Scot's first press conference since spinal surgery, he said he was feeling better every day.Noah Lyles comes from behind to win 200 meters at Olympic trials and keep his dream of a sprint double in Paris alive with the fastest time of 2024
30/06/24 03:26Noah Lyles ran the fastest 200 meters in Olympic trials history on Saturday in Eugene, Oregon , and in doing so, kept his hopes for the sprint double at the upcoming Olympics alive.US gymnastics star reveals heartbreaking injury diagnosis after being taken out of Paris Olympic Trials in a wheelchair
29/06/24 20:43US gymnastics star Kayla DiCello revealed her injury diagnosis of a ruptured Achilles on social media soon after she competed at the Paris Olympics Trials on Friday night in Minnesota.Louie Hinchliffe secures his place at the Olympics with Athletics legend - and coach - Carl Lewis cheering him on as he takes gold in the 100m at the UK Championships
29/06/24 19:48DAVID COVERDALE AT THE MANCHESTER REGIONAL ARENA: Two years ago at this Manchester meeting, the little-known student sprinter did not even get out of his 100m heat.Simone Biles seizes lead on Day 1 of US Olympic Trials ahead of Jordan Chiles and Sunisa Lee despite wobbly fifth-place performance on balance beam
29/06/24 03:12Simone Biles wasn't perfect on Day 1 of the US Olympic trials in Minneapolis, but she was still good enough to seize first place heading into Saturday's Day 2.Tim Henman vividly remembers when he decided to retire but former British No 1 urges Andy Murray to carry on playing 'if he is enjoying it'
28/06/24 23:55For Andy, the question over when to retire seems to be a battle between heart and mind. The heart is still well and truly in the sport he loves.USMNT legend DEFENDS controversial Christian soccer star Korbin Albert after LGBTQ+ activists' meltdown over her Olympics selection
28/06/24 19:52Albert, 20, has been controversially selected to represent USA at this summer's Games in Paris despite sharing a number of anti-LGBTQ+ posts on social media.Jake Wightman set to miss out on Olympic selection in the 1,500m after withdrawing from British trials with a calf injury... but 2022 World Champion could still earn discretionary place to run 800m event in Paris
28/06/24 17:31DAVID COVERDALE: Jake Wightman faces missing out on Olympic selection in the 1,500metres after he withdrew from this weekend's British trials with a calf injury.First Dates' Fred Sirieix joins ex sports stars to host BBC's coverage of the Paris Olympics - as his daughter, 19, goes for gold in the diving
28/06/24 10:23The BBC has announced a host of famous sporting faces will join its broadcasting team to cover the Olympics - with the surprising inclusion of Fred Sirieix, the French Maitre D' from First Dates.Team GB shooting star Amber Rutter targeting Olympic gold in Paris just two months after giving birth to her first child - as she reveals why she nearly QUIT the sport
28/06/24 10:16DAVID COVERDALE: Three years ago, the story was one of heartbreak for Amber Rutter after testing positive for Covid. This time, though, the 26-year-old's tale has a happy ending.Andy Murray awarded a late Wimbledon wildcard to play doubles alongside his brother Jamie... as the three-time Grand Slam winner looks to bow out in sensational fashion at SW19
27/06/24 22:56Neither man has previously won the men's doubles at SW19, with Jamie coming closest when he and John Peers were defeated in straight sets in 2015.Carl Lewis opens up on Louie Hinchliffe's journey from broken student to potential Olympic finalist - as he backs his protege to become one of Britain's greatest ever sprinters
27/06/24 18:15EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DAVID COVERDALE: Carl Lewis was on holiday in Bali last summer when he received an unexpected message on WhatsApp. It read: 'Can you fix me?'Major streaming service ups prices by 33 per cent: 'Just cancelled!'
27/06/24 16:17One of America's most popular TV and film streaming services is raising prices as it battles to turn from loss-making to profit.Gay Aussie Olympian hits back after he has his biggest sporting moment ruined by homophobic trolls - as a sporting great leaps to his defence
27/06/24 09:07Openly gay Aussie Olympian Campbell Harrison has hit back after his crowning sporting moment as an athlete ahead of the Paris Games was met with homophobic abuse from online trolls.Aussie pool queen Cate Campbell drops retirement bombshell after missing out on the Paris Olympics - but some swim fans are HAPPY to see her go
26/06/24 08:51Australia's pool queen Cate Campbell has dropped a bombshell about her swimming career. It follows the 32-year-old failing to qualify for a record fifth Olympic Games.Brutal reason why Olympic nation has denied golfers chance to realise their dream in Paris as 'stupid rule' is exposed
26/06/24 07:39The decision means Joost Luiten and Darius Van Driel will not be going to Paris. It's the second straight Olympics that Dutch officials have kept golfers home.Jessica Ennis-Hill says pregnant female athletes get 'no guidance' from the top and are then 'judged' for returning to work after giving birth
25/06/24 23:13She announced her retirement from athletics in 2016, two years after giving birth to her first child.
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- Fans poke fun at England assistant Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Watkins' winner against the Netherlands
- Van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on ref Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' defeat
- Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Palmer he'd set him up!
- Dutch fans FUME over dubious penalty decision in Euro 2024 semi loss to England - as new footage appears to show Saka handle the ball in build-up
- Atkinson takes SEVEN wickets on debut, before Crawley and Pope hit half-centuries to put England in command against West Indies
- EXCLUSIVERise of the Wimbledon WAG-fluencers! How tennis stars' girlfriends are becoming big figures - with better coverage than Netflix
- Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history After France win
- Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
- Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new highlights show
- Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw 'Easy' draw
- Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
- Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
- Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
- Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
- De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
- Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
- Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
- Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
- 'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
- Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
- Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary Reignites their feud
- BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
- Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
- EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
- Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
- Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
- Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
- Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
- Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
- Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
- Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
- Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
- Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
- Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
- England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
- Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
- England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
- Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
- Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
- Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'
- Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
- Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024
- Did Gary Lineker make a crude sex joke about Cristiano Ronaldo? BBC presenter shocks viewers with bizarre comment on live TV
- Rio Ferdinand claims England boss Gareth Southgate 'deserves more credit' and insists they CAN win Euro 2024 'playing ugly' Jermain Jenas disagrees
- Emma Raducanu marches on at Wimbledon as she knocks out No 9 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Centre Court Hitting top form
- The faces of Cristiano Ronaldo over the years: Superstar has transformed from 'feeble' teen to one of the most recognisable athletes EVER
- Lionel Messi MISSES his penalty but Argentina still reach Copa America semifinals as world champions survive a nervy shootout
- Wimbledon shares touching Andy Murray tribute video led by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and more
- Wayne Rooney gives hilarious first press conference as Plymouth boss, with England icon mocking ex-team-mate Gary Neville Jibe at fellow pundit
- Andy Murray reveals hilarious details of booze-fuelled celebrations after winning Wimbledon for the second time in 2016 New revelations
- Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his bedroom wall... now France and Portugal's captains face each other in a Euro 2024 quarter-final
- Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut
- The Wimbledon wedding dress! Tennis star wears £235 replica of her bridal gown on court at SW19 - after posing topless on the eve of the tournament
- They're not prima-doners! Turkey's footballers snub healthy food to order 300 doner kebabs to celebrate their run to the Euro quarter-finals
- Jose Enrique 'makes major blunder as former Liverpool defender tries to offer two players - including a Rangers star - to another team' in 'new role as an agent'
- Mikel Arteta claims 'stats show Arsenal should have won the title' and explains why he 'is NOT getting over' heartbreak of falling short against Man City
- Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS club
- Mason Mount 'ends romance with McDonald's worker turned model and viral TikTok star Freya Tidy as they unfollow each other on social media'
- England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland will see 40,000 fans descend on Dusseldorf - despite Three Lions only being allocated 6,700 tickets
- Clive Tyldesley confirms his new role after the legendary commentator was axed by ITV... as he reveals four broadcasters turned him down
- Former England star Andy Carroll spotted yelling 'You f***ing want some?' at bystanders after forward was embroiled in a '1am street brawl in Mayfair'
- Fans praise 'classy' Romania as picture of how they left their dressing room after Euro 2024 exit at the hands of the Netherlands goes viral
- Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
- Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails'
- Jude Bellingham says he felt 'like Cristiano Ronaldo' when scoring his stunning overhead kick vs Slovakia 'Ronaldo's was better'
- Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out Defeat for the Russian
- Fans 'throw TRAINERS' onto the pitch during the Netherlands' victory over Romania Malen narrowly avoids the shoes!
- Chelsea complete the signing of Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing a £30m deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal
- 'Heartbroken' Leeds United blame 'release clause' for £30m deal which sees 'one of our own' Archie Gray, 18, go to Tottenham in remarkable statement
- How mum's tears sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's meltdown: Portugal star's crying 69-year-old mother appears to trigger his emotional collapse
- Novak Djokovic drinks 'pyramid water' from Bosnia and believes in telekinesis to purify food: Inside the Serb's weird ways ahead of Wimbledon
- Carl Froch reveals MORE messages from 'pathetic' Anthony Joshua as WhatsApp feud rumbles on - as he demands star 'deals with it like a man'
- England stars treated to a private Ed Sheeran concert as they take some downtime to snap out of their Bad Habits after being seconds from elimination
- Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 continues
- Gary Lineker slams 'celebration police' as UEFA threaten to ban Jude Bellingham because of his X-rated gesture against Slovakia
- Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange as France score late winner against Belgium
- Man United legend Eric Cantona leaves fans in stitches after being spotted walking a GOAT in a hilarious video that has gone viral on social media
- Revealed: Wimbledon hike food and drink prices yet AGAIN - with a glass of Pimms rising to nearly £10 - but one iconic snack is still affordable!
- Watch the hilarious moment England fans at the pub wildly celebrated Jude Bellingham's wondergoal against Slovakia in last-16
- German newspapers write off England, the French say Three Lions are relying on a miracle... and even Spain's press sing 'God save Bellingham'
- Nick Kyrgios' most shocking moments from water bottle 'sex act' to '700 drinks' accusation with Australian star set to join the BBC for Wimbledon
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: What Declan Rice said to Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona during fiery full-time exchange after England comeback
- England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after stunning overhead
- EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after dramatic win over Slovakia... and pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
- Ex-England stars Neville and Wright go CRAZY after watching Jude Bellingham's stunning strike against Slovakia in ITV studio in Germany
- Emma's Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice - and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag
- Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on
- Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time
- Beer we go! Rio Ferdinand joins England fans for a booze-up in Dusseldorf as the BBC pundit enjoys day off Three Lions clash being shown on ITV
- Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist toast final ITV game together by drinking wine long into the night in Germany - after legendary commentator was axed
- 'I've managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came': Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut after clash of heads during win over Adrian Curiel
- German track star Alicia Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', goes public with her photographer boyfriend as they share a kiss after her race
- Inside a Wimbledon player's house for the tournament: Tommy Paul's influencer girlfriend Paige Lorenze shows off where they will stay
- Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Denmark SUSPENDED due to lightning above the stadium in Dortmund... forcing the teams to go inside
- Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she is pictured on her return to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
- Defending champions Italy CRASH out of Euro 2024 as Ruben Vargas stunner inspires Switzerland to 2-0 win to book potential quarter-final with England
- India win the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2007 as they hold off South Africa by seven runs after posting the highest total in a final
- The Euros' 'most amorous manager'! Germany's Julian Nagelsmann can't keep his hands off reporter girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger
- Tyson Fury the stripper?! The Gypsy King dances with a hen do party and pretends to take his clothes off for female fans at a train station
- Roy Keane aims brutal jibe at Jill Scott to leave Stick to Football colleagues Gary Neville and Ian Wright in stitches Hilarious moment
- Kingsley Coman 'LEAVES France's camp to watch birth of his fourth child in Sweden'... just days before his side's crucial last-16 clash
- Inside Andy Murray's inner-circle as the former world No 1's Wimbledon participation remains in major doubt following fresh injury Two-time champion
- Fans insist 'the future is here' after clip of Kobbie Mainoo 'skinning' Joe Gomez in training goes viral... as they call for him to start England's last-16 clash
- Meet the former Miss Slovakia finalist working with the team ahead of last-16 clash with England at Euro 2024... who insists she's not just a 'pretty face'
- Slovakia's warning to England: Captain vows to 'torment' Gareth Southgate's side in last-16 tie at Euro 2024 and claims they are a BETTER team
- Carl Froch leaks Anthony Joshua's 'EMBARRASSING' messages after he called him a 'pr***' Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on September 21
- Phil Foden is pictured for the first time after birth of his baby son as he returns to England duty at the Euros The attacker's partner gave birth this week
- Man United's potential new coach Rene Hake seen in X-rated rant at his former Dutch side as he tells player they 'f***ed up the game'
- England defender Ezri Konsa reveals cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's draw with Slovenia
- Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody would have expected
- Eden Hazard makes SHOCK return to football as he joins third-tier side to take on European giants in friendly match... and scores their only goal!
- Revealed: Footage shows Turkey's Kaan Ayhan taunting a Czechia star before a mass brawl ensues after their dramatic Euro 2024 clash
- Georgia hero Khvicha Kvaratskhelia puts celebrations on hold after beating Portugal to grab Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
- Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families were drenched in beer after fans launched cups after 0-0 draw vs Slovenia
- Watch jaw-dropping moment Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being two-footed by crazed fan who leapt at Portugal star
- Chaos ensues at full time after Czechia's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey as mass brawl breaks out between both sets of players and staff
- Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair pays touching tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie for coverage of Carabao Cup draw
- Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the turf in anger as he is substituted early during Portugal's shock Euro 2024 defeat by Georgia
- Wimbledon staff 'admit refill station water at qualifier is "undrinkable"', days after announcing they will CHARGE fans for refilling bottles
- EXCLUSIVEJude Bellingham's four-letter tirade towards England team-mate is revealed by an expert lip-reader, as frustration boiled over in dire display
- Hungary star Barnabas Varga is discharged from hospital and travels home with his girlfriend after surgery on broken face bones
- Copa America ref COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being taken off with heat index exceeding 100 degrees
- Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as supporters turn on boss despite winning Euros group