24.08.14
Top four
- Swimming: having a moment worldwide, with Britain posting their best ever performance at the European Championships, and all kinds of drama going down at the Pan Pacifics. http://olympictalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/24/katie-ledecky-world-record-pan-pacs-swimming-1500/
- Match of the Day: a British institution reached a significant milestone last week, when MOTD celebrated its 50th birthday. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/match-of-the-day-at-50-show-reminds-us-that-even-the-most-revered-bbc-institution-may-have-a-finite-lifespan–thanks-to-the-opposition-9686859.html
- English Football: England’s women have qualified for the next World Cup with ease. Let’s hope they can better their male counterparts and actually get past the group stages when the finals gets underway next year. http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/aug/21/wales-england-womens-world-cup-qualifier-match-report
- English Cricket: Again it’s the women on winning form, as England’s ladies defeat India in their ODI series. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/28914639
In the relegation zone
- Tournament draws: Andy Murray faces a tough draw at the US Open, while Arsenal also expect stiff opposition in their Champions League campaign. http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2014/08/34/US-Open-Saturday-Preview-Murray.aspx
- Age: Dutch teenager, Max Verstappen, is breaking records as the youngest ever F1 driver at just 16 years old. http://www.itv.com/news/2014-08-19/16-year-old-set-to-become-youngest-ever-f1-driver/
- Bolt’s season: Having run only three competitive races in 2014, Bolt has just confirmed he won’t be appearing at the Birmingham Diamond League, thereby bringing his season to a premature end. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/athletics/28918446