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Rangers and Celtic managers disagree over Team GB football involvement

By David Gold

234329-mccoist-and-lennon-hit-with-bans-410x230December 15 - With a host of Celtic and Rangers players expressing their desire to play in the Great Britain football team at the London 2012 Olympic Games, the managers of the two teams, respectively Neil Lennon (pictured right) and Ally McCoist (left), are in disagreement over their involvement next summer.




Ian Ritchie named as new RFU chief executive

By David Gold

ian ritchie_14-12-11December 14 - Ian Ritchie (pictured) has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), moving from the Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) to rebuild the organisation following a disappointing World Cup in New Zealand this year.







Longden arrival marks major boost for GB downhill cycling

By Mike Rowbottom

will longden_08-12-11December 13 - British downhill mountain biking has received a major boost from British Cycling with the news that Will Longden (pictured), the four-times British mountain bike champion, has been appointed downhill coordinator as part of an increase in resources being provided to target further success beyond London 2012.