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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago
Education

I was a world champion athlete as a teenager, but I wasn't allowed to do GCSE PE'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of inclusive sports and representation for individuals with disabilities.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
Fundraising

Why one runner is taking on the London Marathon dressed as a van

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues while supporting charitable initiatives like The Felix Project to combat food waste and poverty.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

I was a world champion athlete as a teenager, but I wasn't allowed to do GCSE PE'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of inclusive sports and representation for individuals with disabilities.
Fundraising
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Why one runner is taking on the London Marathon dressed as a van

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues while supporting charitable initiatives like The Felix Project to combat food waste and poverty.
London
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

How London event spaces turn horse racing into premium experiences - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Grand National has transformed into a premium experience in London, combining high-quality hospitality with innovative entertainment for audiences.
fromAnOther
1 day ago

Agon, a Strange Trip into the Lives of Athletes

Bertelli describes 'Agon' as a hybrid of documentary, drama, and video game aesthetics, aiming to capture the feeling of scrolling through YouTube with its fast and slow pacing.
Film
London music
fromTime Out London
2 days ago

Victoria Park's summer festival usage could increase by more than double

AEG has requested to extend its takeover of Victoria Park from 28 to 75 days for festival preparations.
#2028-olympics
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

L.A. officials raise alarms over crippling Olympic costs: 'Bankruptcy cannot be the legacy'

Los Angeles officials fear taxpayers may face significant costs for the 2028 Olympics without a solid contract ensuring a zero-cost event.
Women
fromQNS
3 weeks ago

Queens to host nine Olympic soccer games as part of LA28 - QNS

NYCFC's Etihad Park in Queens will host nine soccer matches during the 2028 Olympic Games, including group stage matches and a men's quarterfinal.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

L.A. officials raise alarms over crippling Olympic costs: 'Bankruptcy cannot be the legacy'

Los Angeles officials fear taxpayers may face significant costs for the 2028 Olympics without a solid contract ensuring a zero-cost event.
Women
fromQNS
3 weeks ago

Queens to host nine Olympic soccer games as part of LA28 - QNS

NYCFC's Etihad Park in Queens will host nine soccer matches during the 2028 Olympic Games, including group stage matches and a men's quarterfinal.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Sir Craig Reedie, key London 2012 Olympics figure and former BOA chair, dies aged 84

Sir Craig Reedie, influential in the Olympic movement and anti-doping efforts, has passed away at 84, leaving a significant legacy in sports administration.
fromTime Out London
2 days ago

This historic east London picture house is reopening - and it could have a surprising new operator

'With the recent news that the building's redevelopment is on track for autumn 2027, our inbox has been overflowing with residents asking if we'll be involved,' says the Castle in a statement.
London
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: LA28's first Olympics ticket drop flops, leaving locals locked out of events in their own backyards

L.A. locals feel deceived by high ticket prices and limited availability for the LA28 Olympic events, contradicting promises of accessibility.
#london-marathon
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
London

Revealed: secret plans for two-day London Marathon with 100,000 runners

The London Marathon plans a two-day event in 2027 to accommodate 100,000 runners and raise over £130 million for charity.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
London

London Marathon considers two-day event in 2027

London Marathon organizers are considering a two-day event to accommodate more participants after a record number of applications for 2026.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The first London marathon: brave and personal triumphs archive, 1981

Inge Simonsen won the first London marathon in 2 hours 11 minutes 48 seconds, watched by 100,000 spectators.
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

The London Marathon could be a totally different event in 2027

The London Marathon plans to allow 100,000 competitors in 2027, potentially doubling the number of participants over two days.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Revealed: secret plans for two-day London Marathon with 100,000 runners

The London Marathon plans a two-day event in 2027 to accommodate 100,000 runners and raise over £130 million for charity.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

London Marathon considers two-day event in 2027

London Marathon organizers are considering a two-day event to accommodate more participants after a record number of applications for 2026.
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Keely Hodgkinson doubles down on West Ham criticism in London Stadium dispute

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Running

Adam Gemili retires: I missed an Olympic medal in the time it takes to blink'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, supported by donations, while highlighting the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Keely Hodgkinson doubles down on West Ham criticism in London Stadium dispute

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
Running
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Adam Gemili retires: I missed an Olympic medal in the time it takes to blink'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, supported by donations, while highlighting the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Tickets Alert: Visit the Earl's Court development site

The property developer organises the tours in part to showcase the site and explain their master plan for the area, as well as why they believe it's a good idea.
London
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Get ready to see the Elephant (& Castle) fly: This is how London should be regenerating

Elephant & Castle is undergoing a significant transformation with a new town center and retail developments, marking a shift from its gritty past.
fromKTLA
1 week ago

What to know before LA28 Olympic tickets go on sale

Fans whose billing ZIP codes fall within qualifying counties in Los Angeles and Oklahoma were automatically entered into the LA & OKC Locals Presale. Randomly selected registrants will receive 48‑hour purchase windows, with notifications sent on a rolling basis through April 4.
Los Angeles
#beam-park
London
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

East London's new railway station - Beam Park finally approved after years of delays

Beam Park station in East London has received final approval, enabling thousands of new homes in the area.
#running
fromLondon On The Inside
2 weeks ago
Running

Pound the Pavements With London's Coolest Run Clubs

Running is increasingly popular, with run clubs serving as community hubs for social connection and exercise.
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago
London

The London Marathon organisers are launching a new 5k run in the capital

A new evening 5k run event in Battersea Park combines running with music and lasers, kicking off the TCS London Marathon weekend.
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

The London Marathon organisers are launching a new 5k run in the capital

A new evening 5k run event in Battersea Park combines running with music and lasers, kicking off the TCS London Marathon weekend.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

GB strike golden treble at world indoors with Hodgkinson, Hunter Bell and Caudery

Britain achieved three gold medals in under 30 minutes at the world indoor athletics championship, marking a historic moment for the sport.
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

The future of this beloved south London lido has been saved

Brockwell Lido was crowned London's best swimming spot by Time Out last year and was even named the best in the entire country just a month later.
London
London politics
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Two leisure centres in north London are getting a game-changing revamp

Haringey Council is investing £900k to upgrade Tottenham Green and Park Road leisure centres, improving facilities and accessibility.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

BBC not planning to use Johnson in 2026 coverage

Michael Johnson will not appear on BBC athletics coverage in 2026 following the collapse of his Grand Slam Track league, which left athletes and creditors unpaid over $30 million in debts.
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

A new 15 million music venue will open in a legendary old east London theatre

The Victorian building is set to become a 2,300-capacity venue, which the company says will showcase 'a wide range of artists'. The building dates back to 1896, when it was used as a theatre and opera house, before closing its doors in 1933. After that, it became a cinema - though this, too, closed in 1969.
London music
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Britain to raise Winter Paralympic targets after finishing Games with solitary medal

UK Sport will raise performance targets for the 2030 Winter Paralympics after Great Britain won only one silver medal at Milano-Cortina, prompting a review of the British winter Paralympic programme's future direction and efficiency.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Hodgkinson pokes fun at West Ham amid London 2029 Worlds bid

Keely Hodgkinson claims Great Britain will win more medals at the London Stadium than West Ham has in their entire history.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

These Paralympians inspire their workplace colleagues to pursue richer lives outside the office

Oyuna Uranchimeg balances a full-time administrative role at University of St. Thomas with competing as a Paralympian in wheelchair curling for Team USA.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

Soccer Aid brings FIFA World Cup exclusive to West Ham United's London Stadium

Soccer Aid's twentieth anniversary charity match in London on May 31, 2026, will feature celebrities and retired football legends playing with the official 2026 World Cup ball before the tournament begins.
Skiing
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Your Winter Paralympics primer: What, who and how to watch

The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Italy feature 665 athletes competing across six sports for 79 medals, with Team USA sending 68 athletes seeking to expand its all-time Winter Paralympic medal lead.
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

South London's iconic national sports centre is getting a vast revamp

The revamped venue will feature a basketball court, football pitches, and shiny (and crack-free) pools, as part of a £130 million redevelopment overseen by Morgan Sindall Construction.
London
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

California lawmakers draw on past to prepare for 2028 Olympics

With the next Summer Olympics less than 2 1/2 years away, state legislative leaders this week reflected on the 1984 Games the last time Los Angeles hosted the global sporting event as they seek out ideas and inspiration to make the 2028 Games just as, if not more, successful.
Los Angeles
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

THEN AND NOW: What 10 former Olympic stadiums look like today

Many Olympic host stadiums receive post-Games reuse as sports or event venues, while others become abandoned, demolished, or repurposed depending on local needs.
Wellness
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

An Olympic-sized lido with saunas is opening in east London this summer

A 50-metre, 1.3m-deep freshwater lido with six lanes, two renewable-energy saunas, clubhouse and regularly tested water will open at Eden Dock in June.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

India's 2036 Olympic aspirations face tough scrutiny

The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be held in India, and the country is making strong efforts to host the 2036 Olympics, with the aim of giving more and more players greater opportunities to compete,
World news
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Reporter's notebook: A peek inside the Olympic Village

The Milan Olympic Village houses around 1,500 athletes and team members, with Team USA occupying a building and staff focused on mitigating distractions and managing logistics.
Exercise
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hackney siblings shine in the BMX racing scene

Three Hackney siblings are rising BMX racers: Thomas will compete at the World Championships while Katie and Phoebe hold national titles.
London
fromLondon On The Inside
3 weeks ago

The Biggest Edition Yet of London Games Festival Set for April 2026

The 2026 London Games Festival expands to larger venues with doubled exhibition space and increased UK Government support for the gaming industry.
#olympics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Humor

The Olympics Are Actually A Huge "Sex Fest" - So Here Are 21 Wild Stories From Olympic Village

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
World news

If You Can Tell Which Of These 20 Weird-Sounding Sports Are In The Olympics, You Deserve A Medal

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Humor

The Olympics Are Actually A Huge "Sex Fest" - So Here Are 21 Wild Stories From Olympic Village

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
World news

If You Can Tell Which Of These 20 Weird-Sounding Sports Are In The Olympics, You Deserve A Medal

Remodel
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

Athletics Arena / Archas

Indoor athletics addition integrates with Dariaus and Gireno Stadium, prioritizing contextual integration, material authenticity, and spatial fluidity to reinforce the site's cultural significance.
#winter-olympics
Science
fromGoogle Cloud x Team USA
1 month ago

Google Cloud x Team USA

Google Cloud AI and Gemini measure athletes' 3D pose and flight dynamics to quantify tricks and provide plain-language coaching insights and next-step recommendations.
UK politics
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Another delay for east London's Beam Park station as business case is reworked

Decision on building Beam Park station delayed until later this year amid DfT financial viability concerns, affecting housing completion and local transport options.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

British Cycling seeks 30m investment to help NHS

British Cycling is requesting £30m to expand a national cycling infrastructure scheme that has already delivered over £13.1m in NHS savings.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Olympic athletes push their bodies to the limit. Should we?

"We have a golden retriever, and so I walk her three or four miles a day, and I do a weight training class twice a week," says Brown, 62, of Arlington, Va. She knows muscle mass will decline without regular strength training. "We have a fun group with a personal trainer and we call ourselves the Beastie Girls," she says, describing how her group helps her stick with it. She also plays tennis and golf.
US news
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

19 Athletes In Their First Olympic Games, Last Olympic Games, And Now

ICYMI: The 2026 Winter Olympics are currently underway in Milano Cortina. From the "Quad God" to all the athletes winning gold, there has been a ton of buzz around this year's games. And while we watch history happen, let's take a walk down memory lane and see how fan-favorite Olympians have transformed over the years: 1. To start, Michael Phelps made his first Olympic appearance at the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia, when he was just 15 years old:
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sports centre revamp reaches 'key milestone'

I am delighted that the once-in-a-generation redevelopment of the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre has reached another key milestone with the submission of the planning application for its transformation. The 15hectare site, opened in 1964, is set for a revamp of its athletics stadium, indoor arena, and swimming and diving facilities.
London
Miscellaneous
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

11 Sports That Have Been Part Of The Olympics And 11 Sports That (Surprisingly) Have Not

Eleven sports have appeared in the Olympic Games while eleven other sports have never been included, prompting interest ahead of Milano Cortina 2026.
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A brand-new major cycleway in southeast London is set to be complete by 2027

The new 2.5km-long cycleway extension will link the southeast London areas of Greenwich and Woolwich with one continuous, segregated route, meaning no more swerving through traffic or being forced to ride dangerously close to cars. When complete, it'll mean that cyclists will be able to pedal all the way from Woolwich to Tower Bridge. It's also expected to cut cycling journey times - it currently takes just under half an hour to bike between Greenwich Station and Woolwich Station.
Environment
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Olympic soccer comes to NYCFC's planned Queens stadium in 2028

Etihad Park in Queens will host group-stage and knockout soccer matches for the 2028 Olympics; stadium completion is planned for 2027.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Winter Olympics briefing: Great Britain are on a golden roll as records tumble

Great Britain secured two historic Winter Olympic golds: its first snow gold in mixed team snowboard cross and the inaugural skeleton mixed team title.
#half-marathon
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Wimbledon plan faces dispute over 150-year-old law

A 150-year-old statutory trust under the Public Health Act 1875 may restrict development of Wimbledon Park Golf Club land and block All England Club expansion.
#wild-swimming
Soccer (FIFA)
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

LA28 announces stadiums from New York to California to host 2028 Olympic soccer matches

Six U.S. stadiums, primarily MLS-affiliated, will host 2028 Olympic soccer group-stage matches in an East-to-West progression to minimize team travel.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From scrums to the slopes: how rugby's life lessons have helped hone Team GB's Winter Olympians

The most humbling thing is being at the top of the run with the Paralympic team, who are mostly visually impaired, and they just disappear into the distance while I'm still putting my boots on. As performance director of GB Snowsport, nevertheless, Myall's job is to give the nation's talented crop of snowboarders, freestyle, alpine and mogul skiers a decisive edge when the Games commence in Milan next week.
Skiing
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

17 of the biggest scandals in Olympic history

Olympic athletes and Games have repeatedly faced controversies including age falsification, medal revocations, judging errors, athlete misconduct, cheating allegations, and environmental problems like Seine pollution.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Chance to catch a London Overground train to Battersea Park station

Battersea Park station will have daytime London Overground service on March 15, 2026, and August 2, 2026, during planned line closures, offering rare access to this normally underutilized station.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Regent's Park Outer Circle to have new pedestrian crossings to curb cyclist 'velodrome'

Signalised pedestrian crossings will be installed on Regent's Park Outer Circle to improve pedestrian safety and reduce collisions with fast cyclists.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A huge festival of football could be coming to south London this summer

The huge, roaring screenings, the pubs' fizzling energy, the general sense of revelry in the streets... not to mention the ecstasy if and when England win. The joy of last summer's Lionesses Euros triumph is certainly still fresh in our memories. England and Scotland are already qualified for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, while Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland could all still compete in North America in June.
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London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

West London Orbital railway plans take another step forward

West London Orbital railway project secures £6.65 million funding to advance planning toward a 2026 public consultation, with potential to deliver 25,000 homes, 11,500 jobs, and reduce annual car trips by 650,000.
Skiing
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Access to Winter Olympic sports near you

A map and list reveal nearby winter sports facilities, including snow-covered mountains and speed-skating tracks reachable within an hour's drive.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Loneliness of Olympic village vanishes in joyful moment you pull on Team GB kit | Lizzy Yarnold

One of the great joys of being an Olympian is arriving at the athletes' village and, with it, the shift in your identity from just being a skeleton athlete to being a part of Team GB. There is a real belonging in putting on the T-shirt or jacket with your country's flag on, and of course with the Olympic rings a symbol of hope and peace and togetherness.
World news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A 750 million new neighbourhood could be built in east London

Last month, plans were submitted for Whitechapel Healthcare and Research Campus, a £750m development that would provide homes for key workers and supposedly address needs for more green spaces and community facilities. The proposal for the campus comes from investment firm BGO in collaboration with PLP Architecture and Barts Health NHS Trust. It's part of the newly announced Barts Life Science Cluster.
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Will the Olympics bid farewell to one of its toughest winter sports?

It could be the last Olympics for a sport that mixes the grace of ski jumping with the grind of cross-country skiing. Nordic combined events at the Milan Cortina Games ended Thursday. And the International Olympic Committee is considering scrapping it from future Games because of a small TV audience and podium positions dominated by a tiny group of nations.
Skiing
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

London Lions beat Newcastle Eagles to win Super League Trophy

London Lions beat Newcastle Eagles 74-68 to win the Super League Basketball Trophy, holding off a late comeback and claiming their second Trophy.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A new half marathon is launching in Shoreditch in September

The Saucony Run Shoreditch Half will debut on Sunday September 20, 2026 - and it's from the same people who're behind the Hackney Half. The event began last year as a 10k, with runners starting in Shoreditch Park, winding through the boroughs of Hackney and Islington, then crossing the finish line back at the park. We don't know exactly what the half marathon route will look like yet, but we do know that it'll also start and end at Shoreditch Park.
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