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Taylor-Brown and Yee give Britain double success at World Triathlon Championship Series in Cagliari

Britain earned double success at the third round of the World Triathlon Championship Series season in Cagliari thanks to wins for Georgia Taylor-Brown and Alex Yee.

International School Sport Federation launches call for bids to host events between 2023 and 2028

The International School Sport Federation (ISF) has launched a call for bids to host its events between 2023 and 2028.

Nadal notable absentee as 2023 French Open prepares to get underway

Defending men’s singles champion Rafael Nadal will be a notable absentee when tennis’s second Grand Slam of the year, the French Open, begins at Roland Garros in Paris tomorrow.

ICC announces details of prize money for "the ultimate Test"

The International Cricket Council has announced details of prize money for this year’s World Test Championship Final, billed as "the ultimate Test".

Turkish Judo Federation President targeting Olympic medal at Paris 2024

The President of the Turkish Judo Federation Sezer Huysuz says the country is targeting winning a medal during judo competition at Paris 2024.

Five arrested as stampede at football stadium in El Salvador leads to 12 deaths

Five people have been arrested after a stampede at a football stadium in El Salvador led to 12 deaths.

British Cycling amends transgender and non-binary participation policies and apologises for "uncertainty and upset" caused

British Cycling has amended its transgender and non-binary participation policies and apologised for any "uncertainty and upset" caused during their suspension.

Chinese players look ones to beat as World Table Tennis Championships last-16 singles line-up decided

The round-of-32 action was completed in the singles draws at the World Table Tennis Championships Finals in Durban, with day five producing some thrilling contests.

International Ski Federation extends ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has announced the extension of its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from its events until further notice.

Dainese wins second Giro d’Italia stage after sprint victory, as Thomas retains race lead

Italian cyclist Alberto Dainese has won his second ever stage at the Giro d’Italia after winning in a sprint finish at Caorle.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park becoming one of UK’s leading esports destinations

The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is becoming one of the United Kingdom’s leading esports destinations, with the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational the latest big-name event to be hosted there.

England considering bid to host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament

England is considering a bid to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament.

Top seeds continue to impress as singles second-round concludes at World Table Tennis Championships

The top seeds continued to impress as the second-round of singles action concluded today at the World Table Tennis Championships Finals in Durban.

Tickets for Paris 2024 Paralympics to go on sale on October 9

Organisers have announced that tickets for the Paris 2024 Paralympics will go on sale on October 9.

National Federations criticise International Boxing Association’s suspension decision

National Federations that were yesterday suspended by the International Boxing Association (IBA) have criticised the decision by the sport’s governing body.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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