'Indescribable pain': life after a shark attack and Paul's blunt message for bull sharks He grew up in Canberra and went to St Edmund's College. The Canberra Times · May 31
"Just wanted to fight, did not look at the result": Meenakshi Goyat on beating Vinesh Phogat in selection trials During the trials, the 53 kg division attracted a lot of eyeballs and emerged as the biggest highlight of the day as Meenakshi defeated Vinesh 6-4 in the semifinals in the biggest upset of the day, but later Antim Panghal edged past Meenakshi 3-2 in the final. The Economic Times · May 31
Olympic athletes are being ripped off; they need to be treated better Olympic athletes are being ripped off; they need to be treated better, despite what the IOC president Kirsty Coventry thinks The National (Scotland) · May 31
QLD:Last-ditch push to save park slated for Olympic arena A government and demonstrators remain at loggerheads over a central park that's earmarked to serve as the main Olympics stadium. AAP · May 31
Could the unlikely savior of US college sports be … Donald Trump? As universities prepare to spend millions paying athletes directly, fears mount that Olympic and women’s sports will pay the price. An improbable figure could well stop it The Guardian - US · May 30
Bruce Mouat: I need to try again for Olympic gold Bruce Mouat returned from the 2026 Winter Olympics with a second silver medal to add to his collection and, after much careful consideration, the… The National (Scotland) · May 30
Vinesh Phogat gets WFI nod to compete in 53 kg at Asian Games trials Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's entry in the women's 53kg category for the Asian Games selection trials has been accepted by the WFI, following a Supreme Court decision. This clears the Olympian to compete after a disqualification at the Paris Olympics and a maternity break, despite earlier eligibility concerns. The Economic Times · May 30
More women are watching the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs. There are many reasons why Viewership is up significantly in the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, and women are the primary driver The Independent UK · May 28
The Enhanced Games set out to ‘transform sport’ but the results looked surprisingly ordinary The Enhanced Games promised a revolution. Athletes on supervised drug regimens, unshackled from the anti-doping rules of the Olympics, were going to show us what the human body was truly capable of. The event was transhumanism in practice – a glimpse at humanity’s athletic future. The Conversation · May 28
“When I think about my career, a lot of that came from World Cups and Olympics and that dream was created there for me" Manchester City star Jade Rose tells FourFourTwo how a home World Cup can inspire next-gen talent Jade Rose hopes this summer’s World Cup can inspire the next generation in Canada as the star prepares for a huge game of her own at Wembley FourFourTwo · May 28
IOC say sports cut from Brisbane 2032 could return Sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics could be restored at future Games but IOC chief warns costs must be managed. AAP · May 27
OLY:IOC say sports cut from Brisbane 2032 could return Sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics could be restored at future Games but IOC chief warns costs must be managed. AAP · May 27
The Guardian - US · May 27 ‘Triple Espresso’ returns: Swanson, Wilson and Rodman reunite for USWNT friendlies against Brazil The attacking trio, who scored 10 of the USWNT’s 12 goals at the Paris Olympics, are back on the same roster for the first time since 2024 for friendlies at Brazil
AAP · May 27 OLY:Coventry offers hope to cut sports at Brisbane Games IOC president Kirsty Coventry has delivered a special message to leaders of sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program.
AAP · May 27 Coventry offers hope to cut sports at Brisbane Games IOC president Kirsty Coventry has delivered a special message to leaders of sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program.
Ballotpedia · May 26 Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2 Welcome to the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Brew.
AAP · May 26 Legend leaves door open as Boomers eye medal success Joe Ingles expects the Boomers to challenge the world's best in Los Angeles as Jock Landale attempts to steer the next generation to an Olympic medal.
Bored Panda · May 25 “Steroid Olympics” Deemed “Huge Flop” After Juiced Up Athletes Humiliated—9 Biggest Fails Of The Competition “I don’t know what this event is because it’s completely random... gets weirder and weirder.”
The Conversation · May 25 The Enhanced Games, or ‘steroid Olympics’, are on. They pose risks for athletes and those watching The inaugural Enhanced Games are underway in Las Vegas and are set to be a unique spectacle that promotes drug-induced “enhancement”.
The Guardian - UK · May 24 Victoria Pendleton: ‘At school I discovered the traits that make an Olympic champion do not make for a popular teenage girl’ The athlete on the joy of receiving her first bike, her lonely teenage years, and a life-changing phone call
The Economic Times · May 23 An SNL 'All Drug Olympics?' Not quite. But these Enhanced Games are no joke The "Enhanced Games" in Las Vegas allows athletes to use performance enhancers, aiming to challenge mainstream sports' anti-doping efforts and athlete pay. Organizers promise athlete safety and better pay, while critics question its legitimacy and compare it to a "Doping Olympics." The event also explores the potential medical benefits of…
The Independent UK · May 23 Poet and broadcaster Lemn Sissay reads from ‘Let the Light Pour In’ for his late friend on Celebration Day Lemn Sissay OBE, the poet and broadcaster, read a work from his 2013 bestselling collection Let the Light Pour In in honour of his friend Sarah Weir, with whom he worked as a poet for the 2012 London Olympics before she died of cancer. “She said to her partner, when…
The Guardian - AU · May 22 ‘Shoot and forget your troubles’: how archery brought a New Zealand community together Dave Henshaw is enchanted by archery’s curiously addictive qualities and its ability to attract all-comers, including those turned off by other sports environments