All news by author: Alasdair Hooper

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Triathlete Kat Matthews ventures into unknown after horrifying training crash
Brit Kat Matthews was 10 days out from competing at the Ironman World Championships last year when she collided with a car while riding her bike on a training ride
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Paralympian Claire Cashmore opens up on disability as she explains turning point
Paralympic gold medallist Claire Cashmore - who transitioned to Paratriathlon from swimming after the Rio Games - has become the person she is thanks to sport as she shares her experience on International Women's Day
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Paralympic champion has passionate new mission as "people used to stare at me"
Wheelchair rugby star Ayaz Bhuta was part of the history-making British team that landed Paralympic gold at the Tokyo 2020 Games and, now that he has announced his retirement, he's ready to inspire in the next part of his life
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Tiger Woods apologises after backlash to “crass” tampon prank with Justin Thomas
Golf icon Tiger Woods has apologised after he was pictured handing over a tampon to friend Justin Thomas at the Genesis Invitational, but the bizarre prank didn't go down well with many observers
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Alpine unveil Zinedine Zidane as surprise new team member during 2023 car launch
The French footballing legend made a surprise appearance at Alpine's car launch as he was unveiled as a new ambassador ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season
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The boxing sensation touted as one to watch by Katie Taylor
German fighter Sophie Alisch has been touted as a star of the future by many, including the great Katie Taylor, and at 21 there's so much potential to be realised
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Ireland seal brilliant win over France as world’s top two put on a show
Ireland triumphed 32-19 against France at the Aviva Stadium in what was a thrilling encounter between the world's top-ranked nations
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Basketballer 'reborn again' by sport after mum tragically died on Mother's Day
Leicester Riders and British Basketball League veteran Conner Washington is one of the most decorated players in the game with 14 pieces of silverware, but it's the memory of his late mum that has made him the man he is today
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Ex-Ryder Cup golfer Barry Lane dies aged 62 as tributes pour in
English golfer Barry Lane was one of the most popular around and his death after a short illness has been met with a host of tributes being paid
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Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players “changed nothing” blasts star
The All England Lawn Tennis Club announced a ban for Russian and Belarusian players in 2022 meaning a number of stars, including Aryna Sabalenka, were unable to compete
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Wayne Mardle makes World Darts title prediction as last-eight gets underway
The last-eight of the PDC World Darts Championship gets underway with the likes of Gerwyn Price and Michael van Gerwen looking to make it into the semi-finals