Summer Sports

Joy for Paddy Barnes as British have to settle for silver lining

By Duncan Mackay

June 12 - Britain had to settle for three silver medals at the European Championships in Moscow but Belfast's Paddy Barnes (pictured) won gold for Ireland.

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Olympic champion heads New Zealand team for Commonwealth Games

By Duncan Mackay

June 12 - Beijing Olympic gold medalist and world women's shot put champion Valerie Vili (pictured) will lead New Zealand's initial athletics contingent for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

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Britiain's men celebrate first international handball win

By Duncan Mackay

June 12 - Britain men’s handball team have secured their first international victory on home soil in thrilling style, beating Bulgaria 33-32 in the final match of their Euro 2012 campaign at Crystal Palace.

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Double silver for British sailors at European Championships

By Duncan Mackay

June 11 - Paul Goodison and Charlotte Dobson (pictured) ensured a double podium celebration for Britain, each taking a silver medal at the Laser European Championships, which concluded this afternoon in Tallinn, Estonia.

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Davis-Thompson receives Olympic gold medal she was cheated out of by Marion Jones

By Duncan Mackay

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

June 11 - Bahamas sprinter Pauline Davis-Thompson (pictured) has finally received the Olympic gold medal she was cheated out of by Marion Jones at Sydney 10 years ago.

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British boxing trio reach European Championship finals

By Duncan Mackay

By Tom Degun

June 11 - Britain’s boxers continued their fine form at the European Championships in Moscow as the trio of Khalid Yafai (pictured), Iain Weaver and Tom Stalker all advanced to the finals after impressive wins.

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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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