Olympics chiefs urged to cover shortfall in funding for Rio Paralympics August 21, 2016 British Olympic Association vice-chairman Hugh Robertson has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to step in and ease the financial crisis threatening the Paralympics. Next month’s Games in Rio face a drastically reduced budget after organisers admitted to severe financial difficulties caused by Brazil’s flagging economy and the sale of just 12 per cent [...]
10 moments that defined Team GB’s gold rush at the Rio 2016 Olympics August 21, 2016 1. Adam Peaty started Team GB’s gold rush when he won the men’s 100m breastroke title. The 21-year-old broke his own world record and became the first British man to win a swimming Olympic gold since 1988. Peaty followed it up with silver in the men’s 4 x 100m medley relay. 2. Helen Glover and [...]
Mo Farah targets London swansong after completing “double double” mission at Rio Olympics August 21, 2016 Britain's Mo Farah has set his sights on a track swansong at the London 2017 World Championships after completing his quest for a “double double” at the Rio Olympics. Farah successfully defended his 5,000m title on Saturday night, as he had the 10,000m crown a week earlier, to restate his credentials as Britain’s greatest ever [...]
UFC 202 Conor McGregor v Nate Diaz purse: How much will fighters earn from record pay day? August 21, 2016 Conor McGregor may have been soundly beaten in his first meeting with Nate Diaz, yet he remains the biggest draw in UFC judging by his pay slip for the rematch. The Irish fighter will earn a record-setting $3m (£2.3m/€2.7m) for his second go at Diaz at UFC 202, according to figures confirmed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Diaz meanwhile [...]
Ryan Lochte endorsement earnings under threat as tarnished sponsors could ask for millions back August 20, 2016 American swimmer Ryan Lochte arrived in Rio de Janeiro with ambitions to return home with a fresh set of Olympic medals and a raised profile to help finalise a one final payday as his career enters its twilight. In the end he got two out of three. Lochte has come back to the United States with a sixth gold [...]
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says “crazy” transfer market is making it difficult to do business August 20, 2016 Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes Premier League clubs are being over-charged on average players this summer and has expressed his discomfort at some of the fees being paid. The Blues have spent just over £60m on N'Golo Kante and Michy Batshuayi and while Conte believes his squad could do with further additions before the transfer window closes at [...]
Liverpool takeover offers will “get put in the garbage” says chairman Tom Werner August 20, 2016 Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has issued an unequivocal message to those interested in buying the Premier League club – it's not for sale. The Merseyside giants were the subject of reports linking them with a £700m takeover offer from a Chinese firm. A letter circulated online appeared to show Chinese investment group SinoFortone approaching Liverpool owners [...]
Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede targeted by Turkish champions Besiktas as a replacement for Mario Gomez August 19, 2016 Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede is being targeted by a number of European clubs including Turkish champions Besiktas following an impressive start to the season. Gestede has scored two goals in Villa's first three games of the Championship season, prompting Besiktas to prepare a serious offer for the Benin international. Two Bundesliga clubs are also believed to be interested in the [...]
Brothers in arms: Alistair and Jonny Brownlee claim triathlon one-two as sailors Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark strike gold August 18, 2016 Great Britain’s avalanche of medals continued as the irrepressible Alistair Brownlee became the first man to win successive Olympic triathlon titles as brother Jonny claimed silver on Copacabana. The Yorkshire duo became the first British siblings in Olympic history to finish first and second in the same event and the maiden brotherly one-two since Italian [...]
New twist in Ryan Lochte and United States swimmers’ robbery tale as police cry fabrication August 18, 2016 The controversy over claims by United States swimmers, including 12-time Olympic medallist Ryan Lochte, that they were robbed at gunpoint has taken a fresh twist after Brazilian police alleged the story was a fabrication. The United States Olympic Committee indicated on Sunday that Lochte and team-mates Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen had been [...]