Sports

Semenya still in limbo after press conference cancelled

By Duncan Mackay

June 11 - Caster Semenya's future remains in doubt after a planned press conference to announce her comeback was cancelled at the last minute by South Africa's Sports Ministry.

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FIFA ruling opens door for Rooney and Messi to play at London 2012

By Duncan Mackay

June 10 - FIFA will keep an age limit of 23 with three over-age players permitted per team for the London 2012 Olympic football tournament despite the threat of legal challenges from clubs, raising the possibility that Wayne Rooney (pictured) could represent Britain, Lionel Messi Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal.

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Blatter wants to carry on as FIFA President until he is beyond 80

By Duncan Mackay

By Andrew Warshaw in Johannesburg

June 1 - Any chance of a challenge to Sepp Blatter's authority as FIFA President were swept away today when he confirmed he will stand for re-election for an unprecedented fourth term - and would not rule out a fifth.

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British Olympic gold medallist to work for US at London 2012

By Duncan Mackay

By Tom Degun

June 9 - Britain’s Olympic cycling champion Jamie Staff (pictured) is set to try to deny his former team-mates, including Sir Chris Hoy, the opportunity of glory at London 2012 after accepting a new job to coach the United States track sprint team.

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British boxers set for best performance for more than half-a-century

By Duncan Mackay

By Tom Degun

June 9 - Britain’s boxers, including Gamal Yafai (pictured), are on course for a record equalling haul of five medals at the European Championships in Moscow following their success in three of today’s quarter finals.

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London left to battle Beijing for 2015 World Athletics Championships

By Duncan Mackay

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

June 8 - London's bid to host the 2015 World Championships in the Olympic Stadium have been boosted after one of its rivals had to withdraw, leaving only two candidates when the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) chooses the host city later this year.

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Ohuruogu gets van Commenee backing despite Bergen snub

By Duncan Mackay

June 8 - UK Athletics head coach Charles van Commenee today chose Nicola Sanders ahead of Christine Ohuruogu (pictured) for the European Team Championships in Bergen later this month but backed the Olympic champion to retain her title at London 2012.

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British Boxing head of development to retire

By Duncan Mackay

By Tom Degun

June 7 - Jim Davidson, British Boxing's Head of Development, has announced his retirement from international amateur boxing following a career during which he has worked with Olympic medallists Amir Khan (pictured), James DeGale, Tony Jeffries and David Price.

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Brilliant Brownlee caps comeback with sensational World Championship series victory

By Duncan Mackay

June 6 - Britain's Alistair Brownlee (pictured) proved that even an injury cannot slow him down, as he won on his comeback after nine months out on a very hot day at the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship in Madrid for the second year in a row.

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Women's ski jumpers receive Sochi 2014 boost

By Duncan Mackay

June 6 - Women's ski jumping chances of being included in the Sochi Olympics in 2014 have been given a massive boost after the International Ski Federation (FIS) announced plans to create a new World Cup series.

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Double gold for Cawthorn

By Duncan Mackay

June 6 - British canoeist Rachel Cawthorn (pictured) has finished the World Cup in Duisburg with three medals, including two gold, after racing to victory in the 500 metres and 1,000m.

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Williams joins Winston Churchill on roll of honour

By Duncan Mackay

June 6 - Amy Williams (pictured), the Olympic bob skeleton gold medallist, revealed that she felt both honoured and privileged to be the first woman to become an Honorary Freeman of the City of Bath.

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Farah lifts European Cup title with sizzling run

By Duncan Mackay

June 5 - Britain's Mo Farah (pictured) and Portugal's Inès Monteiro took the individual honours at the European Cup 10,000 metres in Marseille today.

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Jenkins claims third as Spirig triumphs in Madrid

By Duncan Mackay

June 5 - Britain's Helen Jenkins propelled herself onto the podium in Madrid of the Dextro Energy ITU World Championship Series today in a race won by Switzerland’s Nicola Spirig (pictured).

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Unversity of Bath sets-up scholarship in honour of inspirational coach

By Duncan Mackay

June 5 - The University of Bath has announced the creation of the Ivor Powell Sports Scholarship Fund to mark the retirement of the inspirational football coach.

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