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If only footballers would behave more like the Olympians
As the Olympic flame fades, and the thrill of a new football season begins to engross us, the concern is that we may slip once more into an acceptance that footballers can do pretty much as they wish.
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We can’t afford to leave the Olympic legacy to the politicians
The Olympics opened with the idea that, in Great Britain, it’s ordinary people who change society. From the moment that Danny Boyle's opening ceremony filled the stadium with over 7,500 amateur actors,...
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I was scared about sounding patronising during the Paralympics, now I can’t wait
I’m a sports nut. Whatever the sport, I can pretty much learn to get it, and fast.
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The day before the Paralympics – Galloway must apologise for his...
Last night, George Galloway gave me, as a disabled woman, yet another unpleasant surprise.
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At first I didn’t want to be defined by my paralysis – now I’m proud
I’ve got a confession to make; I’ve never been a fan of the Paralympics or disability sport in general.
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Community sport can help cut crime and anti-social behaviour
A year ago we were watching parts of the same city which hosted the Olympics going up in flames and wondering which part would be devastated next.
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Paralympics. It’s all about the biceps.
As a woman with a disability, I think it is great how this country has become so excited about the Paralympics and collectively discovered that disabled people can do things.
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Olympic Outlook: ‘We were all equals, but when I saw Serena Williams, I had...
My first Olympic Games experience, what can I say? I’ll start at the beginning, with the athlete’s village – it was a different world.
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Must Watch: Jessica Ennis and fellow Olympic heroes with message of support...
Tonight's ceremony will mark the opening of the Paralympics, an event that promises 11 days of thrilling competition and unforgettable stories.
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How we’re hoping to help inspire a generation at the Paralympics
If the Olympics were designed to inspire a generation of athletic heroes, then the Paralympics could achieve something equally profound.
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Controversial #Paralympics tweets: Crossing the line or just a bit of fun?
As controversial stand-up comic Frankie Boyle is slammed for his tweets sent during the Paralympics opening ceremony, we take a look at some of the other tweets about the event, that cut a little too...
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Paralympics: Some are only watching to get the gory details of how athletes...
It finally happened about two seconds into the opening ceremony intro show. I’d been feeling iffy for a few days but Jon Snow finally made the inevitable happen: Abuse of the word “inspirational”...
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Video: Inspiring armless boy’s Olympic dreams
A boy from Afghanistan born without arms has revealed his desire to one day compete in the Olympics.
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Oscar Pistorius and other fallen idols in the world of sport
Following the tragedy at Oscar Pistorius's house, which other sports stars have fallen from grace?
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Anthony Knockaert and other examples of sporting justice
Anthony Knockaert's dive in the box, followed by his penalty miss and Watford's late winner, smacked of a beautiful natural justice.
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A year on from the 2012 Olympics, a return to London and a return of the...
A year on from the Olympics, Team GB athlete Peter Bakare returns to London to attend a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace… I’m hyped, I’m excited and I’m in my Team GB gear. The national anthem is...
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The Ballad Of Paul Tierney
Poignant tribute song reminds us of the beautiful game's fickle nature... and puts superstar tantrums into perspective.
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Why one year on from the Paralympic Games I will travel the length of the UK...
Looking ahead to next week, I’ll admit to feeling a mixture of enthusiasm and anxiety.
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Squash a 2020 Olympic Sport? : IOC Decision this Sunday 8th Sept.
As a retired professional squash player myself, I have had countless conversations with friends and acquaintances who argue with me that Squash is already an Olympic sport, surely, I mean, why wouldn’t...
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