All news by author: Alex Spink

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Prescod cries foul over claims he walked out on Britain's sprint relay team
British star defends himself as Mixed Relay team mates win nation's first medal in Budapest with silver in a dramatic final
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Hodgkinson: Athletes work harder than some other sports but lack the recognition
An Olympic medalist at 19, she is now the face of athletics in this country. But even she struggles for recognition outside of a sport that has not done enough to promote itself
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How years learning in company of Usain Bolt earned Zharnel Hughes golden shot
British record holder heads into World Championships as fastest man in 2023 but now comes real test as Kerly, Lyles, Coleman et al take aim at target on his back
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson hungry in Hungary after rediscovering mojo
“I’ve done everything possible to get into this position, and everything's gone right. My goal is a medal. I think I can score what it takes to get on the rostrum”
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Farrell omitted by England as World Rugby appeals decision to overturn red card
Ireland v England: World Cup warm-up match, Aviva Stadium Dublin, Saturday 5.30pm
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How racing buses turned Eugene Amo-Dadzie into the 'world's fastest accountant'
31-year-old latecomer to track and field poised to make his debut on biggest stage at World Athletics Championships in Budapest
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Laura Muir ends summer of discontent with GB captaincy for World Championships
British star lifts lid on one of the most challenging periods in her career as she prepares to challenge for 1500m podium in Budapest
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Rugby bosses face urgent calls to appeal against Owen Farrell verdict
The England captain has had his Twickenham red card overturned and is free to return to action immediately - starting on Saturday against his dad's Ireland team in Dublin
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Sally Gunnell sends message to Keely and Co 30 years on from her world title
Track legend reveals hidden story of her 1993 world title win in Stuttgart and tells Budapest-bound Brits to win the mind game
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England suffer World Cup blow as Van Poortvliet ruled out with replacement named
England have suffered a fresh injury blow ahead of the World Cup after it was revealed that Jack van Poortvliet will miss the tournament through an ankle injury sustained against Wales
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Opportunity knocks for George Ford as Owen Farrell awaits World Cup verdict
England 19-17 Wales: Forgotten fly-half rescues England to put himself in line for starting role in France
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Farrell's fate means England must get their heads around new order - and fast
England captain appears before a disciplinary committee tomorrow and could be suspended for up to six weeks
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Owen Farrell set to miss start of World Cup after red card in shock England win
England 19-17 Wales: Red Rose captain faces ban and Jack van Poortvliet a serious doubt after ankle injury - but 12-man England escape to victory
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Ben Earl finally gets first Test start and claims England are ready for take off
Saracens flanker's three-and-a-half year wait for his full England debut ends at Twickenham tonight against Wales
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England boss Steve Borthwick hits back in spat with Wales chief Warren Gatland
England will host Wales at Twickenham on Saturday in their next warm-up game for Rugby World Cup just seven days after being beaten 20-9 by the same side in Cardiff
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Billy Vunipola starts for England as Steve Borthwick names side to play Wales
Saracens number eight back in action at Twickenham on Saturday, four months after suffering a knee injury which required two surgeries
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Owen Farrell fires up downbeat England with stirring World Cup rallying call
“The opportunity for us is brilliant. If we go in as favourites or go in under the radar, we'll use it to our advantage either way"
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Steve Borthwick explains England squad selection for Rugby World Cup
The England boss axed former vice-captain Henry Slade while there were a number of controversial calls following the dismal defeat to Wales
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Henry Slade axed as Steve Borthwick names England squad for Rugby World Cup
Alex Dombrandt has also been left disappointed as England reward Joe Marchant and Lewis Ludlam for their performances in otherwise dismal 20-9 Cardiff loss to Wales
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England fluff lines in Wales as Steve Borthwick prepares to name World Cup squad
Wales 20-9 England: Third straight loss for England ahead of Monday's official announcement of 33-man playing group for tournament in France
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Olympic hero Adam Peaty discusses his Olympic plans, new son and life with ADHD
Britain's greatest swimmer and the second anniversary of him retaining his Olympic title coincides with exactly one year to go until the 2024 Games in Paris - but Peaty isn't looking too far ahead
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British and Irish Lions set to break box office records in 2025 with MCG Test
Nine-match tour itinerary, featuring an historic fixture against a combined Australia -New Zealand side, revealed as Lions return to Oz for first time since 2013
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Gallagher Premiership full fixture list, dates and kick-off times for 2023/24
The new 10-league team kicks off in October with matches set to be broadcast TNT Sports, starting with the Friday night opener between Bristol Bears and Leicester Tigers
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Davies: I showed people what I’m about on SAS show - now to emulate Redgrave
British shot put star, in Paris for World Para Athletics Champs, reveals ambition to emulate Olympic rowing legend by capturing gold in five consecutive Paralympic Games