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Padel's Olympic Dream Boosted by New Team Series

Padel's bid for Olympic inclusion gets a major boost as the Hexagon World Series, backed by Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal, joins the official tour. Could this pave the way for Brisbane 2032?

Serena Williams Reflects on Racism in Tennis Career

Tennis legend Serena Williams discusses the 'negativity' she faced as a black woman in sport and the positive change for new generations. Read her powerful insights on resilience and retirement.

Jacqui Oatley departs ITV Sport after decade

Presenter Jacqui Oatley announces her exit from ITV Sport after a decade as production moves to Matchroom. Key darts tournaments remain free-to-air. Read the full story.

Winter Sports Oppose Coe's Cross-Country Olympic Plan

Sebastian Coe's proposal to add cross-country running to the 2030 Winter Olympics faces fierce opposition from traditional snow sports federations. Discover the conflict threatening the Games' heritage.

Jess Ennis-Hill: How Sport Healed My Grief

Olympic champion Dame Jess Ennis-Hill reveals how rediscovering sport helped her overcome profound grief and rebuild her life in an exclusive emotional interview.

World's oldest Olympian dies aged 101

Hungarian shooting champion Károly Takács, the world's oldest Olympian, dies at 101. The double gold medalist's remarkable career spanned wars and personal tragedy to achieve Olympic glory.

Women's sport breaks records with massive TV audiences

Women's sports in the UK are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with the Lionesses' World Cup final and Red Roses' rugby matches drawing record-breaking television audiences and signalling a major shift in sports viewership.

Body image fears sidelining girls from sport

New research reveals worrying trends as body image anxieties and clothing concerns create significant barriers preventing teenage girls from participating in sports and physical activity.

Indonesia bans Israeli gymnasts from Olympic qualifier

Indonesian sports authorities face International Olympic Committee scrutiny after blocking Israeli athletes from a crucial Olympic qualifying event, raising concerns about political discrimination in international sport.

Olympic boxer's 94-second KO sparks gender debate

French boxer Imane Khelif scores lightning-quick knockout in just 94 seconds during her return to the ring, reigniting discussions about gender verification in Olympic boxing following previous controversy.

Barton: Rooney and pundits would fail in Sunday league

Joey Barton launches another blistering attack on football pundits, claiming Wayne Rooney and other high-profile commentators wouldn't survive in amateur football while defending his controversial opinions.

Olympic Skater Oksana Baiul Sells New Jersey Mansion

Exclusive look inside Olympic gold medalist Oksana Baiul's stunning New Jersey mansion as the figure skating legend puts her property on the market. Discover the luxury features and emotional history behind this champion's home.

KJT wins dramatic bronze in heptathlon finale thriller

In a breathtaking climax to the heptathlon, Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson battled through a dramatic final event to clinch a share of the bronze medal, leaving fans and commentators in awe of her resilience.

Don Lemon Sparks Olympics Row Over Transgender Boxer

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon ignites fiery debate after questioning the eligibility of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif to compete in the women's category at the Paris Olympics, challenging the IOC's stance on transgender athletes.

UK Girls' Sports Imagery Lacks Diversity, Report Finds

A landmark study reveals that media portrayals of girls in sport are overwhelmingly white, middle-class, and focused on a narrow range of activities, creating a significant barrier to participation for many young women across the UK.

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