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Australia hockey star makes staggering decision to ensure Olympic appearance
Australia field hockey player Matt Dawson confirms that he had the top part of his finger amputated in order to ensure that he could compete at the Olympics.
Jul 26, 18:00
Paris Olympics 2024: The best athletes to look out for in each sport
Sports Mole looks at the best athletes to keep an eye out for in all 32 sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Jul 17, 13:41
Gold Coast withdraws bid to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Gold Coast announces that it has withdrawn its bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games amid fears that the event may have to be cancelled.
Dec 4, 12:59
Russian Olympic Committee suspended by IOC with immediate effect
The International Olympic Committee suspends the Russian Olympic Committee with immediate effect after the ROC recognised four Ukrainian sporting bodies as their own.
Oct 12, 15:28
England men overcome South Africa to secure third successive hockey bronze
England men's hockey team defeat South Africa 6-3 to win the bronze medal for the third time in a row at the Commonwealth Games.
Aug 8, 10:58
England women defeat Australia to win first-ever hockey gold
England defeat Australia 2-1 in the final of the women's hockey at the 2022 Commonwealth Games to end a long wait for a gold medal.
Aug 7, 16:45
Laura Unsworth savours Tokyo bronze after dramatic GB fightback against India
It was Laura Unsworth's third Olympic medal after a bronze at London 2012 and Rio 2016 gold.
Aug 6, 07:00
Today at the Games: Britain bag hockey bronze as Lauren Price wins semi-final
Laura Kenny won the Madison alongside Katie Archibald while Muir took second in the 1500 metres and Kate French clinched modern pentathlon gold.
Aug 6, 06:58
Great Britain win hockey bronze after thrilling victory over India
Team GB's women have now made the podium in three successive Olympics.
Aug 6, 04:26
Tokyo 2020: Key events to look forward to on day 14 of the Olympics
Sports Mole picks out the key events due to take place on day 14 of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Aug 5, 17:00
Tokyo 2020: Key events to look forward to on day 13 of the Olympics
Sports Mole picks out the key events due to take place on day 13 of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Aug 4, 17:00
Maddie Hinch urges Great Britain to focus on 'massive' bronze medal match
The reigning Olympic women's hockey champions suffered a crushing semi-final defeat against Holland in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Aug 4, 05:40
Tokyo 2020: Key events to look forward to on day 12 of the Olympics
Sports Mole picks out the key events due to take place on day 12 of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Aug 3, 17:00
Tokyo 2020: GB's Maddie Hinch relishing Holland battle
Great Britain goalkeeper Maddie Hinch kept out every penalty in Monday's Olympic quarter-final with Spain, as she did against the Dutch in the 2016 final.
Aug 2, 17:33
Tokyo 2020: Key events to look forward to on day 10 of the Olympics
Sports Mole picks out the key events due to take place on day 10 of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Aug 1, 17:00
Tokyo 2020: Key events to look forward to on day nine of the Olympics
Sports Mole picks out the key events due to take place on day nine of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Jul 31, 17:00
Hollie Pearne-Webb rues three dropped points against Germany
Reigning Olympic champions face South Africa in their next game.
Jul 25, 08:50
GB Hockey star Maddie Hinch reflects on 2016 "madness" in Rio
Germany are the opponents in their opening match on Sunday.
Jul 23, 15:29
Sam Ward named in GB hockey squad for Olympics
Sam Ward suffered the effective loss of sight in one eye after being hit by a ball in November 2019.
Jun 17, 16:51
Darcy Bourne embracing role model status
The England Under-21 hockey player shot to fame after a picture of her at a Black Lives Matter protest in London went viral.
Jun 10, 13:43
