'I have to be realist': Chalmers on Olympic future Competing at the Commonwealth Games as a dad, Australia's freestyle star Kyle Chalmers says his priorities have shifted ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. AAP · Jul 28
Witness says Lincoln Memorial pool was damaged before alleged vandalism Former Olympic canoeist Davey Hearn’s lawyers say testimony undermines felony charge The Guardian - US · Jul 28
'Runway's looking red-hot': Cam's gold Brisbane vision Australia's dominant Commonwealth Games swimmers are laying down a marker for a Brisbane Olympics super show, says the ever-golden Cam McEvoy. AAP · Jul 28
Adam Ramsay-Peaty responds to critics ‘who want to hurt me and my family’ The Olympic champion swimmer is married to Holly Ramsay-Peaty. Evening Standard · Jul 27
Aussie swim star pulls out of backstroke sprint bid Five-time Olympic champion Mollie O'Callaghan has pulled out of her bid to add a Commonwealth Games backstroke title to her laurels. AAP · Jul 27
US track and field nationals: Olympic stars and hopefuls deliver at LA 2028 ‘dress rehearsal’ The meet had lower stakes with no Olympics or worlds this year, but Nikki Hiltz, Sha’Carri Richardson and Cooper Lutkenhaus all took advantage of the moment The Guardian - US · Jul 27
No sweets till LA28: India's women hockey stars embrace Olympic sacrifice The Indian women's hockey team has adopted a strict diet, avoiding sweets and fast food. This disciplined approach supports their focus on the FIH World Cup and Asian Games. Players maintain high fitness standards, a change from previous Olympic campaigns. Their commitment is self-motivated, aiming for podium finishes in major… The Economic Times · Jul 27
Cricket's return gives the Olympics its biggest growth opportunity in decades Cricket's return to the Olympics at Los Angeles 2028 is driven as much by strategy as sport, with the IOC aiming to tap into India's vast audience and commercial power. Officials say the move will help the Games reach billions of new viewers, boost broadcasting revenues and attract younger fans,… The Economic Times · Jul 27
Cam McEvoy dominates 50m freestyle as Australians bank more gold in the Glasgow pool Sprint ace sets new Games record and eyes LA Olympics The Guardian - AU · Jul 26
Adam Ramsay-Peaty says day of reflection helped him reach 50m breaststroke final The three-time Olympic gold medal winner had broken down in tears after taking bronze in the 100m event on Saturday night The Independent UK · Jul 26
Senegal ready to show ‘what it is capable of’ at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics With venues nearing completion and public enthusiasm growing, Dakar 2026 chief organiser Ibrahima Wade tells RFI that Senegal is ready to make Olympic history when the Youth Games begin on 31 October. Radio France Internationale · Jul 26
Adam Ramsay-Peaty stunningly beaten at Commonwealth Games in favoured event Three-time Olympic champion Ramsay-Peaty had to settle for bronze in the men’s 100m breaststroke in Glasgow as Sam Williamson of Australia and Jersey’s teenage phenom Filip Nowacki beat him The Independent UK · Jul 25
Abi Martin snatches Commonwealth bronze for England in gymnastics team final England edged out Wales by 0.900 in the women’s artistic gymnastics team final, won by Australia, while Gabriel Langton is out of hospital after his fall The Guardian - UK · Jul 25
Simone Biles posts from hospital and undergoes procedure after ‘almost dying’ last month Olympic gymnast described the incident as ‘the scariest experience of my life’ The Independent UK · Jul 24
AAP · Jul 24 Pritchard's golden pitch, Reds lock in schoolboy giant Australian rugby has locked in an enormous schoolboy prospect while Olympic gold is being dangled as a carrot to keep Treyvon Pritchard in the game.
The Conversation · Jul 24 A time-travelling king and visit from Nessie: inside the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony The Commonwealth Games has always been a competition shaped by its history as well as its sport. Previously known as the “British Empire Games”, the competition is perhaps viewed by many as the “Olympics-lite”, a place where smaller nations and territories get their time to shine (although Australia, England and…
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Unwanted and unloved – but here are 10 reasons to watch the Commonwealth Games The Commonwealth Games may seem odd in the modern sporting landscape, but they remain a uniquely relaxed sporting event that will provide excitement and drama in Glasgow over the next 10 days
The Economic Times · Jul 23 Education system should inspire confidence: Abhinav Bindra amid CJP's NEET protests Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra urged an education system that inspires confidence and rewards merit. Grandmaster Nihal Sarin expressed pain over student pressure and demanded accountability. Protests against NEET exam irregularities have intensified across the nation. Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk is supporting the movement through a fast. Students attempting to march…
The Economic Times · Jul 23 Brisbane unveils countdown clock as race begins for 2032 Olympics infrastructure Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games countdown clock has officially started ticking. Organizers remain confident about construction timelines despite no major stadium works commencing. Revised designs for the National Aquatic Center were recently published by the coordination authority. Several new sports venues are planned, including a contentious rowing center. Organizers are preparing…
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Two-time Olympic gold medallist Olaf Tufte dies aged 50 Tufte competed in seven consecutive Olympic Games, winning back-to-back gold medals at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Commonwealth Games boxers: Delicious Orie on who to watch from Team England Interview: The gold medalist, who went to the Olympics and turned pro before abruptly retiring, will be a pundit at this year’s Games in Glasgow
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Delicious Orie gives honest opinion on Joe Joyce’s future: ‘Quite extreme for me to say’ Exclusive: Orie, who emulated Joyce in winning Commonwealth gold and boxing at the Olympics, abruptly ended his pro career after just one fight. Meanwhile, Joyce’s latest defeat has raised questions about whether he has fought on for too long
France 24 · Jul 21 Evenepoel beats Pogacar by seconds in stage 16 of Tour de France Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel powered to victory in the Tour de France's stage 16 time trial on Tuesday, beating overall leader Tadej Pogacar by 28 seconds to trim the Slovenian's advantage.
Cycling Weekly · Jul 21 'A kind of respect that doesn't fade' – Olympic medallist and top keirin rider dies after Japan velodrome crash Veteran keirin star Toshiaki Fushimi died after crashing into barriers at the Matsusaka Keirin
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Meet the new Adam Ramsay-Peaty: ‘I don’t see success as medals any more’ COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Ahead of his Commonwealth Games return, the great breaststroker explains to Laura Howard how his mindset has changed as he targets one last Olympic charge