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Alan Hubbard: National treasure Bruno must forget about a return to the ring

  • Inside the Blogs

The news that Frank Bruno, Britain’s most beloved boxing figure, wanted to make a comeback at 54 was not the best news the sport could have had at a time when it is riding higher in public esteem than for many years.

in the new WSB series, in which they have got off to a cracking start with a 3-2 away win over the USA


Nick Butler: Is FINA another out-of-touch governing body or is progress being made?

  • Inside the Blogs

Last night’s International Swimming Federation (FINA) World Aquatics Gala took place in the iconic Vigadó Concert Hall here in Budapest. Built in 1859 on the eastern bank of the Danube, the grand old building - the city's second-largest concert venue - required 36 years of renovation following the destruction of World War Two, but is now fully restored and filled once again with elegant arches and beautiful paintings.

member Richard Peterkin was less sure: “What happened to cities from powerhouses Australia and the USA


Russian Boxing Team perform remarkable turnaround to pick up WSB win

  • Boxing

The Russian Boxing Team conjured up a spirited fight back to come from 2-0 down and beat Rafako Hussars Poland 3-2 in their first outing of the new World Series of Boxing (WSB) season.

The WSB is due to continue on February 5, when USA Knockouts face Mexico Guerreros, Morocco Atlas Lions



Santa Cruz to host 2016 USA Paratriathlon National Championships

  • Triathlon News

Californian city Santa Cruz will host this year’s USA Paratriathlon National Championships in conjunction

In addition to chasing national titles, athletes may also qualify for the USA Paratriathlon development

move this event to Santa Cruz, California, and Tri Santa Cruz in 2016," said Amanda Duke Boulet, USA

for their Paralympic Games debut.”Patricia Walsh claimed her fourth straight PT5 title at the 2015 USA

Paratriathlon Championships in Austin ©USA TriathlonAthletes wishing to compete in the 2016 USA Paratriathlon

link to register are available by clicking here.Patricia Walsh was among the winners at last year's USA


Britain and United States reveal teams for Lillehammer 2016

  • Lillehammer 2016

Britain and the United States have become the two latest countries to reveal their teams for next month's Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer.

“We are excited to announce the talented group of athletes who will represent Team USA in Lillehammer

“Most of our young athletes will be representing Team USA for the first time on the world stage, and



Indian luger forced to pull out of World Championships due to lack of funds

  • Luge

Five-time Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan of India has been forced to pull out of this month’s Luge World Championships and the ongoing Luge World Cup season due to a lack of funding.

complete salary in 2015.Kennedy, a holder of 21 world titles and former technical director of the USA


France and Russia secure relay wins on final day of IBU World Cup in Antholz

  • Biathlon

France’s women secured their maiden International Biathlon Union (IBU) 4x6 kilometres relay victory of the season in style as they produced a commanding performance to take gold on the final day of the event in Antholz, Italy today.

“It is great to finish with a win before we go to the USA."


Spreading netball to United States pivotal for netball's Olympic ambitions, England coach claims

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Tapping into the American market would help spread the sport of netball across the world and would increase the sport’s chances of securing a place on the Olympic programme, England coach Tracey Neville has claimed.

“The challenging thing for us is that not many nations, especially in the USA, really play this game

lot of work with European netball, building those partnerships up and the biggest one would be the USA


Philip Barker: Hollywood does the Olympics

  • Inside the Blogs

They are Olympians at opposite ends of the spectrum but the stories of Jesse Owens and Eddie "The Eagle"  Edwards will both hit cinema screens later this year.

Soviet Union.They were coached by Herb Brooks who had been left out of the 1960 gold medal winning USA