Ali Iveson

Ali Iveson is a Desk Editor with insidethegames.biz. He has a multi-media background and previously worked in local television news, spending time covering American sports leagues and beyond for a streaming service.

Anaheim Mayor resigns as FBI investigates Angel Stadium sale

Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu has quit amid a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) probe into alleged corruption involving a deal to sell Angel Stadium.

South Korea hand Australian men first defeat of IWBF Asia Oceania Championships

South Korea beat Australia 43-40 to end their unbeaten start to the men's tournament at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Asia Oceania Championships.

Bobsleigh World Championship silver medallist Maier retires from elite competition

Austrian bobsleigh pilot Benjamin Maier has retired from the highest level of the sport.

Four candidates hope to win 2027 Alpine World Ski Championships hosting rights at FIS Congress

The hosts of four International Ski Federation (FIS) World Championships are due to be appointed tomorrow as the FIS Congress begins in Milan and online.

Illness rules Olympic champion Wearn out of ILCA 7 Men's World Championship

Olympic champion Matt Wearn is out of the ILCA 7 Men's World Championship in Mexico, having picked up an illness.

Banner day for Australia at IWBF Asia Oceania Championships

It is advantage to Australia's women after they beat Japan 63-47 at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Asia Oceania Championships, while the men's side picked up a dramatic win.

Olympic and Universiade fencing silver medallist Choi endorses Chungcheong 2027 bid

Tokyo 2020 fencing silver medallist Choi In-jeong has offered her support to Chungcheong's bid for the 2027 Summer World University Games.

Zambian NOC brings in technical advisor for boxing team before Birmingham 2022

The National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) has hired English boxing coach Barry Philpott as a technical advisor to aid preparations for the Commonwealth Games.

IBSA Blind Football World Grand Prix in Mexico to offer World Championship berth

The International Blind Sports Federation's (IBSA) Blind Football World Grand Prix in Mexico will now offer qualification to the World Championship.

Zimbabwe baseball and softball bodies join forces to pick Baseball5 team

Zimbabwe's governing bodies for baseball and softball have come together to choose the nation's Baseball5 team.

Short Track World Cup legs in China axed over COVID-19 rules

The Chinese Skating Association has pulled out of hosting two Short Track World Cup legs in December because of COVID-19 restrictions in the country.

Thomas beats Zalatoris in PGA Championship playoff after late Pereira mistake

Justin Thomas won his second Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) Championship via a playoff with Will Zalatoris, after Mito Pereira opened the door with a catastrophic double bogey on the final hole.

Australia and Japan women plot course for title showdown at IWBF Asia Oceania Championships

Australia and Japan appear on a collision course in the women's tournament at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Asia Oceania Championships, following two more big wins.

Armenia set to host Azerbaijan-free European Men’s Elite Boxing Championships

Thirty-nine countries are set to be represented at the European Men’s Elite Boxing Championships in Armenia, with bouts beginning tomorrow.

2026 FIFA World Cup venues to be announced on June 16

Host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada are set to be announced on June 16.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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Founded on 14th April 1900 in Paris, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the world governing body for cycling. Its mission is to develop and supervise cycling in all its forms and for everybody, as a competitive sport, as a healthy recreational activity and as a means of transport and having fun. Reporting to the Head of Olympic Games and Major Events, the Major Events Delivery Manager will be responsible for supporting the planning and delivery to a high standard of the UCI Cycling World Championships and the UCI Emerging countries World Championships or any other identified event hosted on a 4-year cycle. This includes support for UCI involvement in events such as the Olympic Games and certain related qualification events, Youth Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games.

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