Why triumphant US Olympians will have to cough up a “victory tax” when they get back from Rio August 18, 2016 The United States' Olympic medal winners will return to the homeland having to contend with thousands of new social media followers, countless media requests, potential endorsement offerings and the pride of friends and family. It probably doesn't get much better. Which is just as well, because added to that list will be a "victory tax" bill. [...]
Alisher Usmanov denied suggestions he has plans to sell Arsenal stake and bankroll Everton instead August 18, 2016 Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov has denied suggestions that he is considering selling his 30 per cent stake in the club. Usmanov acted in response to speculation that he would offload his company Red and White Holdings' interest and instead plough his money into Everton, where long-term business partner Farhad Moshiri bought a 49 per cent stake [...]
Team GB athlete “robbed at gunpoint” at Rio Olympics said to be safe and unharmed August 18, 2016 A Team GB athlete has been robbed while returning to their accommodation at the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro. The identity of the victim has not been disclosed but a British Olympic Association (BOA) spokesperson has confirmed "an incident of theft". "All members of our delegation, including the individual concerned, are accounted for, and are safe and [...]
The time has come for the Olympic Games to be held in the same venue every four years August 18, 2016 Team GB are having quite a party in Rio, grabbing medals left, right and centre. After last night’s events, our men and women sat near the top of the overall medal table, second only to the USA. Unfortunately the Olympics hasn’t been such a success for the host city. Rio is a wondrous location in [...]
Mo Farah recovers from stumble to remain on trail of golden double August 17, 2016 Defending champion Mo Farah survived a final-lap stumble to cruise into Saturday’s 5,000m final as he bids to snare his second gold medal of the Rio Games. Farah, who won double gold at London 2012, had to drag himself to his feet after falling during his victory in Saturday’s 10,000m final, which saw him become [...]
Test hopefuls need to use every avenue available to impress as England places are up for grabs August 17, 2016 The dust has now settled on England’s Test summer although there are plenty of questions which need answering before their next red-ball engagements against Bangladesh and then India this winter. Head coach Trevor Bayliss has thrown down the gauntlet to players in county cricket to seize their chance and put pressure on England’s misfiring batsmen, all but confirming [...]
Laura Trott and Jason Kenny brush off track cycling rivals’ suspicions at Team GB’s velodrome dominance August 17, 2016 Team GB’s golden couple Laura Trott and Jason Kenny have hit back after German, French and Australian rivals raised suspicions about Britain’s track cycling dominance at the Rio Olympics. Trott and Kenny starred with two and three golds respectively as Britain picked up where they left off at London 2012 by claiming six of the [...]
AIBA suspends judges from Rio Olympics following ferocious criticism but warns legal action against corruption allegations August 17, 2016 The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has suspended a number of judges from the Rio Olympics after a series of controversial decisions led to public questioning of their credibility. AIBA were the subject of a headline-grabbing rant from Irish bantamweight Michael Conlan who accused the organisation of corruption after he controversially lost on a unanimous decision to Russian Vladimir Nikitin in [...]
What to watch on Thursday at the Olympics: Viewing times for Adam Gemili, Usain Bolt, Nicola Adams and Alistair Brownlee August 17, 2016 Usain Bolt’s campaign for a historic “triple triple” enters stage two in the men’s 200m final at 2:30am on Friday morning. Team GB athletics captain Adam Gemili is expected to battle for one of the remaining podium places. Bolt and Gemili will also race in the men’s 4x100m relay opening round for Jamaica and Great Britain, [...]
BT Sport could be bruised as Sky bending it like Beckham to woo football fans August 17, 2016 In past years, I’ve discussed BT Sport’s gradual journey from new challenger to a genuine force in televised sports. As the new football season starts, it’s a good time to look at how Sky Sports, its principal rival, has adapted its campaigns and messaging in an attempt to dissuade subscribers migrating to BT. Once again, [...]