Rania Abouzeid is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon.

Kingdom on Fire: Kareem, Wooden, Walton, and the Turbulent Days of the UCLA Basketball Dynasty

11 Jan 2024  |  www.publishersweekly.com  |  English  |  Cultural History

Sports journalist Scott Howard-Cooper delves into John Wooden's final 12 seasons as coach of the UCLA Bruins, a period marked by 10 national championships. The book contrasts Wooden's conservative coaching style with the progressive politics of star players Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) and Bill Walton, who were involved in Black rights protests and antiwar activism, respectively. The narrative intertwines sports, political, and cultural history, offering a comprehensive portrait of college basketball's most successful dynasty amid a politically turbulent era.

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Former Economist correspondent and Daily Telegraph South East Asia Correspondent. Author of 'Kathmandu' - a social and political history of the city. ****

World Aquatics Championships: Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey wins historic first gold in 200 metres freestyle

15 Feb 2024  |  South China Morning Post  |  English  |  Sports

Siobhan Haughey of Hong Kong won her first gold medal in the 200 metres freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships, making history as the city's first world champion in the event. She finished with a time of 1:54.89, ahead of her rival Fairweather and third-place Brianna Throssell. Haughey, who holds the world record in short-course swimming, is preparing for the Paris Olympics and aims to improve her performance. Hong Kong's Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, congratulated her, and Haughey expressed hope for the future success of Hong Kong's young team. Other notable wins at the championships included Japan's Tomoru Honda in the men's 200m butterfly and Ireland's Daniel Wiffen in the 800m freestyle.

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I'm an award-winning, British-Italian journalist based in London. I have more than 9 years of experience in the UK and in Italy and I'm trained in TV and radio. CV: **** Portfolio: ****

Matilde Lorenzi: Rising teen alpine skiing star dies in training accident

30 Oct 2024  |  www.cnn.com  |  English  |  Alpine Skiing

Italian alpine skier Matilde Lorenzi, aged 19, died following a training accident in Val Senales, South Tyrol. The Italian Ministry of Defense confirmed her death, expressing condolences. Lorenzi, a promising athlete in the Italian Army's sports section, was immediately attended to and transported to a hospital in Bolzano, where she succumbed to her injuries. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation and the Italian Winter Sports Federation mourned her loss, with her sister Lucrezia Lorenzi and US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin expressing their sorrow. Matilde had recently competed in the 2024 FIS Junior World Alpine Ski Championships, achieving notable placements.

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Natalie Chalk is a UK-based journalist who works on the news desk of the Daily Mail. She also works as Late Breaking News Editor at inews on weekends. Prior to this she has contributed articles to The Mail on Sunday, The Big Issue, The Guardian, Daily Express, Sunday Mirror, Women’s Health, TNT ...

What's happened to the Amalfi Coast? It's the bargain package holiday of 2024!

19 Apr 2024  |  Chalkmarks  |  English  |  Sports Events

Tourism has surged post-pandemic, with tourists flocking to previously quiet neighborhoods and popular destinations, causing tensions with locals. The Amalfi Coast is now a top bargain destination for 2024, according to Which?. Dubai Airport faced disruptions due to heavy rain. Flights are being rerouted around the Middle East due to the Israeli-Gaza conflict, with easyJet suspending flights to Israel. The Civil Aviation Authority seeks more power to fine airlines for delays. Paris gears up for the Olympics, with ticket sales causing website crashes. Croatia is highlighted for its zip lines, national parks, and coffee culture. The Lake District tops UK camping spots. The government considers more open access train services. Heathrow will host a Whisky Festival. Prince Harry calls for responsible tourism at a Travalyst conference.

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David Chazan is a journalist.

French athlete sets rope climbing record scaling Eiffel Tower

10 Apr 2024  |  www.thetimes.com  |  English  |  Olympics

Garnier, a French athlete and two-time world obstacle course racing champion, set a new world record by climbing a free-hanging rope at the Eiffel Tower, surpassing previous records held by Thomas van Tonder and Ida Mathilde Steensgard. Garnier has been named an ambassador for the Paris Olympics, where she will coach volunteers. The Eiffel Tower has a history of hosting bold exploits, including stilt-walking, trapeze performances, and rollerblading jumps.

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Elaine Cobbe is a seasoned print and broadcast journalist based in Paris, France.
She is also a journalism trainer, and specialises in Journalism and Trauma - she is the France Country Contact for the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma.

Seine river pollution delays Olympic men's triathlon

30 Jul 2024  |  sports.yahoo.com  |  English  |  Sports Event Delay

The Olympic men's triathlon swimming event in the Seine River has been postponed due to high levels of E. coli following heavy rainfall. World Triathlon, the sport's governing body, is conducting ongoing water quality tests to ensure athlete safety. The women's triathlon remains scheduled, with contingency plans in place if water conditions do not improve. Paris Olympics officials, including Tony Estanguet, are prepared to adjust event formats if necessary. The city has invested significantly in cleaning the Seine, but recent weather has complicated efforts. Future events, including the 10-kilometer swimming marathons, may also face delays if water quality issues persist.

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Seamus Duke is a journalist based in Roscommon, Ireland.

30 years experience in News Current Affairs and Sport

Obituary: Roscommon will be poorer without the presence of Máire Allen

28 Sept 2023  |  roscommonpeople.ie  |  English  |  Community

Máire Allen, a prominent community figure in Roscommon town, is remembered for her extensive volunteer work with organizations such as the Brothers of Charity, Special Olympics, LGFA, and Roscommon Gaels. Known for her dedication, including her unwavering support for the Christmas Day GOAL Mile, Máire's passing is a significant loss to the community. Her behind-the-scenes efforts, particularly in athletics and education, and her aversion to publicity, underscore her commitment to service. The community extends deep sympathy to her family, recognizing that her absence will be deeply felt.

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Akiva Eldar is a journalist based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

Throw Israel out of the Olympics, for its own sake

31 Mar 2024  |  www.haaretz.com  |  English  |  Israel

The article argues for Israel's exclusion from the Olympics, suggesting it would be beneficial for the country. It references various opinions and events, including military directives and the vision of Ron Pundak regarding Israel's future. The piece is highly opinionated, reflecting a critical stance on Israel's current policies and actions.

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Jesús Garrido is a journalist based in Lyon, France.

An invaluable job

18 Nov 2023  |  www.laregion.es  |  Spanish  |  Community Engagement

Members of Aspanas are busy preparing for a market that will run from November 27 to December 1, selling products at a location provided by Eligio Rodríguez. Amidst preparations, COB Mindaugas Kacinas players Javi López and Mindaugas Kacinas visited as part of the club's social activities, interacting with attendees who also support the team's colors in the Special Olympics Galicia. Aspanas operates a year-round residence, a weekday residence, and an occupational center with 115 users where workshops are held to maximize their abilities and autonomy.

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Tom Jenkins is a highly experienced journalist, editor, digital producer and consultant with a demonstrated history working in media production and an acute understanding of the digital landscape. He writes about food and drink, travel, culture and lifestyle.

Born, raised and based in London, he ...

Postcards from Paris: iconic scenes at the Olympic Games

11 Aug 2024  |  the Guardian  |  English  |  Sports Venues

The Paris 2024 Olympics, themed 'Games wide open', showcased sports in iconic city locations, avoiding traditional stadiums. Events were held at landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Place de la Concorde, emphasizing sustainability and visual appeal. The Games marked a return to spectator-filled events post-Tokyo's pandemic restrictions. Key highlights included the Seine's transformation for swimming, the equestrian events at Château de Versailles, and the unique purple track at Stade de France. The Games were celebrated for their integration with Paris's historic and cultural sites, drawing global attention and acclaim.

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Nicola Kelly has reported for BBC Radio 4's flagship 'From Our Own Correspondent' and World Service programmes 'Newshour', 'Newsday', 'World Update', 'World Business Report' and 'Focus on Africa'.

Field report and produce mixed packages, interview, dispatches, live and pre-recorded two-ways. 

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Meet The Courageous 103 Year Old Ágnes Keleti – The World’s Oldest Olympian

10 Aug 2024  |  The Carousel  |  English  |  World War II

Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest living Olympic champion, celebrated her 103rd birthday in Budapest. Known for her remarkable achievements in gymnastics, she won 10 Olympic medals, including five golds, and is celebrated as one of the greatest Jewish athletes. Her life story is marked by resilience, having survived the Holocaust and later defecting from Hungary during the 1956 Olympics. Keleti's legacy extends beyond her athletic prowess, as she contributed significantly to gymnastics in Israel and inspired future generations. Her life is a testament to strength, courage, and the enduring spirit of survival.

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Laura Lynott is a senior journalist based in Dublin, Ireland who has worked in national and local newspapers for 15 years.  Laura has worked freelance for almost three of those and has written for magazines and websites in the U.K. and Ireland.
Throughout her lengthy career, Laura has written ...

Jack and Jill founder Jonathan Irwin dies aged 82 after short illness

01 Oct 2023  |  www.sundayworld.com  |  English  |  Bloodstock Racing

Jonathan Irwin, founder of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, passed away at the age of 82 after a short illness. Irwin, a former managing director of Goffs and a transformative figure in the bloodstock racing industry, was celebrated for his extensive charity work. The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, which he founded in memory of his son Jack, has supported nearly 3,000 children across Ireland. Irwin's diverse career included roles as a bloodstock agent, auction house boss, and racecourse executive. He was also involved in various sports councils and received numerous awards for his contributions. Irwin is remembered as a charismatic and driven individual who continued to support the foundation until his passing.

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Estelle Nilsson-Julien is a journalist based in Paris, France. 
She has experience presenting, shooting and editing TV news packages, producing radio reports, working on longer form documentaries, as well as writing for web and print. 
A bilingual French and English speaker, Estelle is used to ...

Meet the Olympic superfans: 'I have 5,000 pins stored in shoe boxes'

31 Jul 2024  |  www.euronews.com  |  English  |  Sports Memorabilia

Robert Prat, an 87-year-old memorabilia collector from Monaco, has amassed around 5,000 Olympic pins over 40 years, storing them in shoe boxes. For the first time, the Olympic Games in Paris will feature a dedicated trading space for collectors. Stéphane Hattot, president of the French Association of Olympic Collectors and Sporting, and Catherine Salaün, vice-president of the French Association of Collectors of Olympics and Sports, highlight the historical and social aspects of collecting. US gymnast Simone Biles and collector Scott Reid from Georgia also participate in the trading, emphasizing the community and financial benefits of the hobby.

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JOEL OMOTTO is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. I have 10 years’ experience in print, TV and radio reporting, feature writing and research, combined with a university degree. I can report on location, do live TV and radio links as well as edit and layout newspaper pages, having worked as a sub-...

Michael Johnson criticizes new Olympics commercial featuring Noah Lyles

15 Jan 2024  |  Pulse Sports Kenya  |  English  |  Sports

Michael Johnson, an American sprinting icon, has criticized a new Olympics commercial featuring Noah Lyles, calling it 'disrespectful.' The commercial, promoting the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, stars Lily Collins as her character from 'Emily in Paris' and showcases Lyles in a fictional gold outfit designed by a character from the show. Johnson, echoing concerns from athletics blogger Raes Take, argues that the ad is presumptuous in assuming Lyles' victory and fails to acknowledge other athletes. Raes Take compares this to other sports leagues like the NBA and NFL, which do not prematurely celebrate victories in their marketing.

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Leonard Onyango is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

He holds Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media Technology with IT from Maseno University (Kenya). He is currently pursuing Master's degree in Climate Change Adaptation (Communication) at the University of Nairobi (Kenya). 


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MP Wanjiku Muhia: My bumpy journey and fight for vulnerable groups

12 Jan 2024  |  Nation  |  English  |  Social Issues

Wanjiku Muhia, MP for Kipipiri, is recognized for her dedication to serving her constituents and advocating for vulnerable groups, particularly persons living with disabilities. She has introduced legislation to support the disabled, including amendments to ensure sign language is part of TV news. Muhia has also been instrumental in overturning a government ban on cargo carriers for wheelchairs and establishing the National Government Affirmative Action Fund. Her political career spans a decade, including roles as Nyandarua woman representative and a member of the East African Legislative Assembly. Muhia's personal journey from a humble background to political prominence is marked by her educational pursuits and her work in the flower industry and banking before entering politics.

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I am journalist based in Karachi, Pakistan.
The goal is to tell the story effectively, empathetically, and in a way that it can bring a change. Reliability, accuracy, and transparency are the principles I follow dearly. Ethical journalism trumps all.
I have been covering sports for more than a ...

France bids farewell to Paris Games in grand ceremony

16 Sept 2024  |  The Express Tribune  |  English  |  Sports

France concluded the Paris 2024 Olympics with a grand Champions Parade, celebrating the achievements of French athletes and volunteers. The event, organized at President Emmanuel Macron's request, featured a street party and ceremonies at iconic Parisian landmarks. Pakistani athletes also shone, with Haider Ali winning a bronze medal in the Paralympics, marking a historic achievement for Pakistan. The article highlights the contributions of volunteers and the recognition of athletes by the Pakistani embassy in France. UNESCO hosted a congress to promote inclusivity for individuals with disabilities.

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Aron Ranen is a Videojournalist and Cameraperson/Editor based in New York, United States of America.

Women Enter World of Breakdancing

01 Oct 2023  |  www.voanews.com  |  English  |  Olympics

Breakdancing is gaining new recognition with its inclusion in the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading to increased participation from women in what has traditionally been a male-dominated sport. Aron Ranen reports from New York City on this significant development.

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Julian Ryall is a journalist based in Tokyo, Japan.

Japan’s Sapporo set to scrap bid to host Winter Olympics over cost, scandal concerns: ‘enough is enough’

01 Oct 2023  |  South China Morning Post  |  English  |  Public Opinion

Sapporo is set to withdraw its bid to host the Winter Olympics due to concerns over costs and scandals. The International Olympic Committee has confirmed other locations for future games, diminishing Sapporo's chances. Local opposition has grown, fueled by the financial and scandalous aftermath of the Tokyo Olympics. Residents fear high costs and potential scandals, with many expressing relief over the decision to pull out. Key figures like Yoko Tsukamoto and Makoto Watanabe highlight the financial burden and lack of public support as primary reasons for the withdrawal.

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Mina Rzouki is a European Football journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo will 'suffer a little' in Serie A - Cafu

01 Oct 2023  |  ESPN.com  |  English  |  Sports

Brazil legend Cafu predicts that Cristiano Ronaldo will face challenges in Serie A due to its physicality and competitive nature, despite his impressive start with Juventus. Cafu, speaking as a Special Olympics ambassador, believes Ronaldo will bring more visibility to the league but will not find it as easy as La Liga or the Premier League. He also reflects on the past competitiveness of Serie A compared to its current state.

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Judi Shimel is a journalist based in Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands, experienced in print, online and radio reporting and news production.
Her career began in New York with a community weekly, the Queens Tribune, and WBAI-FM. She pursued the reporting trail through Washington, D.C. with Pacifica ...

V.I. Olympic Medalist Gives A Sailing Lesson in Cowpet Bay

03 Nov 2024  |  St. Thomas Source  |  English  |  Local Events

Peter Holmberg, a 1988 Olympic Silver Medalist, conducted a sailing lesson at the St. Thomas Yacht Club's Open House event, sharing his expertise and personal sailing journey with participants. Holmberg emphasized the unique sailing conditions of the Virgin Islands and the pride of competing as a separate nation in the Olympics. The event aimed to promote sailing interest among locals and visitors, with opportunities for further engagement through the St. Thomas Sailing Center.

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I am a London-based freelance multimedia journalist writing about sport, entertainment, lifestyle and travel for titles including the Independent, the i Paper, Metro.co.uk, the Daily Mirror, the Yorkshire Post, MailOnline and others.

It’s ’embarrassing’ London 2012 remain best ever Paralympics – Hannah Cockroft

16 Jan 2024  |  sports.yahoo.com  |  English  |  Sports

Seven-time Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft expresses the need to move beyond the nostalgia of the London 2012 Paralympics and hopes for a Paris 2024 Games that surpasses previous standards. Despite her pride in competing at what is considered the best Paralympics, she finds it embarrassing that no subsequent event has matched it. Cockroft, also a 14-time world champion, is optimistic about the support and involvement for the upcoming Paris Paralympics. Stef Reid, a three-time Paralympic medallist, recently voiced her disappointment at the Paralympics' exclusion from a list of major events in 2024. Cockroft emphasizes the importance of recognizing Paralympic athletes and the progress of the movement. She will defend her T34 100m gold in Paris and aims for a historic achievement of holding world, European, Paralympic, and Commonwealth titles simultaneously. Cockroft is determined to inspire and create opportunities for disabled children in sports.

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Victor Atsu Tamakloe is a journalist based in Accra, Ghana.
He has worked for many media houses across the Ghanaian media landscape. 
First for Focus One Media Group, then Skyy Media Group, and now the Asaase Broadcasting Company.

Closing Accra Sports Stadium for Christmas concerts stinks

29 Dec 2023  |  www.asaaseradio.com  |  English  |  Entertainment

Togbe Afede XIV, Executive Board Chairman of Hearts of Oak, has criticized the National Sports Authority for suspending football activities at the Accra Sports Stadium to accommodate entertainment concerts during the Christmas season. This decision has forced Hearts of Oak, Accra Lions, and Great Olympics to relocate to other venues, with Togbe Afede questioning the logic behind prioritizing concerts over the Ghana Premier League.

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Emma Woollacott is a journalist based in Oxford, United Kingdom, writing in fields from science and tech to business and politics, freelance since 1992. I've written for most British broadsheet national newspapers, including the Times, Daily Telegraph, Financial Times and Guardian, as well as many ...

Russian Influence Campaign Targeting Paris Olympics, Microsoft Warns

03 Jun 2024  |  Forbes  |  English  |  International Relations

Microsoft warns of Russia-affiliated groups attempting to disrupt the Paris Olympics through malign influence campaigns targeting France, President Emmanuel Macron, the International Olympics Committee, and the Games. These campaigns use AI-generated content and fake media to spread fear and discredit the IOC. The Microsoft Threat Analysis Center expects these activities to intensify, potentially spilling over into real-world provocations to undermine confidence in French security forces.

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Zofia Zwieglinska is a fashion and sustainability journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

Game Changers: How athletes are redefining luxury fashion’s marketing playbook

19 Sept 2023  |  www.glossy.co  |  English  |  Celebrity Endorsements

Luxury fashion brands are increasingly partnering with athletes to redefine their marketing strategies, as seen during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Athletes, known for their authenticity and resilience, are resonating with consumers more than traditional celebrities. Brands like LVMH, Dior, and Louis Vuitton have capitalized on this trend, gaining significant media impact value. The integration of sports and luxury is creating immersive experiences, with athletes taking active roles in shaping products. This shift is driven by a need for transparency and genuine connections, appealing to younger generations who prefer following athletes over watching sports. The trend is expected to continue, with luxury brands exploring new ways to engage consumers through sports events and athlete collaborations.

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