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But such optimism comes with a word of caution, given the Beijing Olympics four years ago.With a target of three to seven medals, Team GB were left to “lick their wounds” after ending the Games with only two curling medals – won on the last two days of competition – to show for a fortnight of upsets and near-misses.GB Snowsport chief executive Vicky Gosling later told BBC Sport that athletes had flown to China with a “slight arrogance”.Speaking before the 2026 Games, she said: “We’ve always got it in the back of our minds.”We can’t bank on anything because literally…
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BBC executives are looking at ways to reduce the cost of the TV licence amid fears for the future survival of the funding model.Bosses at the broadcaster are exploring a significant expansion of the licence fee that would require payment from anyone listening to the corporation’s radio stations, accessing its news website, or streaming programmes exclusively through external platforms such as Netflix or ITV.The proposals, currently being developed for submission to government, aim to reduce or hold steady the annual charge, which has risen by a fifth over the past 10 years to reach £174.50, and will rise to £180…
An “emotional” Shaun Murphy will aim to win a trophy named after a late friend after setting up a German Masters final against world number one Judd Trump.Former world champion Murphy dispatched Neil Robertson 6-1 in their semi-final, and now has a chance to land the event’s Brandon Parker Trophy – which commemorates his friend and manager who died of cancer in 2020.Parker had been a key figure in promoting the event in Berlin, and its cup was named after him a year after his death.Looking ahead to Sunday’s final, Murphy said: “I get emotional thinking about Brandon all the…
Sir Keir Starmer faces fresh questions over his future today as he touches down in Britain following his trip to China and Japan.Labour Party colleagues have continued jostling for position to replace the beleaguered Prime Minister in his absence, amid continued frustrations over his management.Formally registering The Office of Angela Rayner Limited on January 22, Angela Rayner is claimed to have secured a £1million “war chest” to fight for the top job in the event of a leadership challenge.And it’s believed the former deputy prime minister has been on a “personal charm offensive” to sure up support form the back…
There has also been a petition organised by the official supporters groups of Ospreys, Scarlets and Dragons calling on the WRU to stop its plans of cutting a side. “This week is the resurgence of fans from all over Wales, the other regions joining as well as they realise how badly the Ospreys have been treated,” said Gough.”The transparency hasn’t been there. Other fans have realised that could happen to them as easily and as quickly in the manner which it has been done to Ospreys.”It has been the realisation of what was going on. We’ve been kept in the…
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has praised the backing he has received from the club’s fans and says he is “not offended” by the protest planned before Sunday’s Premier League encounter with Fulham.Carrick has a 100% record in his second spell in charge following unexpected wins against Manchester City and Arsenal.Despite the improvement following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal and the fact United moved into the Premier League top four for the first time this season following the Arsenal success, the 1958 fans’ group is pushing ahead with its protest.The group claims it expects between 5,000 and 6,000 fans to attend…
The Sunday Times follows with more on the prime minister’s reaction to the latest images of the former prince. It says Sir Keir implied that Mountbatten-Windsor would be failing victims if he continues to refuse to testify about his relationship with Epstein. Sir Keir said that “in terms of testifying, I have always said anybody who has got information should be prepared to share that information,” adding “you can’t be victim-centred if you’re not prepared to do that.” The paper adds that the the prime minister’s comments “signal a significant increase in political pressure” on the former prince, who has…
Lottie Woad fell eight shots adrift of the lead at the Tournament of Champions as cold and blustery conditions in Orlando led to play being suspended on Saturday.England’s Woad, 22, who shared the lead with three-time major winner Lydia Ko after she carded 69 on day two on Friday, was three over for her third round through 16 holes as conditions worsened at the season-opening LPGA tournament at Lake Nona.Olympic champion Ko, of New Zealand, also failed to complete her round and is five shots behind new leader Nelly Korda.American Korda, who is looking for her first win since November…
Joanne Dench, another local, is also shopping in Crawley, and says she visits the town’s Asda for its variety. “They’ve got a good range of stuff — clothes, all sorts of things… And they have lots of international food, which is lovely because I like trying new things.”