Olympics News
The courage of Peter Norman during an anti-racism protest by two of his fellow athletes at the 1968 Mexico Olympics should not be overlooked, writes James VineWhat a shame that yet another story has been written (Racism has been the grinding backdrop t…
From the medallist to the festival star, what happens when your best-laid summer plans come undone? Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Harry Kane, Mabel and others share their might-have-beens. Interviews by Joe Stone, Zoe Williams and Sam Wolfson‘There’s no s…
Sebastian Coe surprised by Coleman’s thought of Tokyo dealWorld Athletics president optimistic of fans at Monaco eventSebastian Coe, the president of World Athletics, has warned Christian Coleman not to expect any special deals or favours that would al…
Plus: Jamie Redknapp takes on Patrick Kielty, Mike Tyson opens up to Oprah and Serie A stars miss sitters1) Thirty-two years ago today, Soviet Union v the Netherlands in Munich for the Euro 88 final. And that Marco van Basten volley – still as ridiculo…
American provisonally banned for whereabouts failure Coleman accuses AIU of trying to get him bannedThe world 100m champion Christian Coleman has been told that going on a Christmas shopping trip is no defence for missing a drugs test under World Anti-…
Douady seen as one of the sport’s brightest young talents French climbing federation expresses ‘immense sadness’ Teenage French climbing prodigy Luce Douady was killed on Sunday when she fell on a footpath in a climbing area in the French Alps, the Fre…
Stance softens after Black Lives Matter protestsNFL and football have already shown solidarityThe International Olympic Committee will consult with athletes before making a ruling on whether medal winners will be allowed to kneel on the podium as an an…