The Sport Feed is a Non-Profit site to promote sport in the community

Surfing Was Set to Debut at the Summer Olympics. 2020 Had Other Plans.

23rd July 2020 0 comment

This was going to be a historic year for the sport of surfing. Journalists at The New York Times spoke with the world’s top surfers to go behind the scenes as the sport prepares to make its Olympic debut … next year.

Watch the videos from NY Times –

https://www.nytimes.com/video/sports/olympics/100000007219144/summer-olympics.html

olympics surfing

Hugh

FAMOUS FLASHBACKS – EUROPEAN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 1-2S

‘Let’s look after each other’: Sinfield’s ultra effort for MND spreads the love 3rd December 2023
Rugby league legend invites runners on an Extra Mile on latest challenge to symbolise his unbreakable bond with Rob BurrowHeadingley Stadium on a cold, crisp December morning is usually a quiet place. The rugby league and cricket clubs are hibernating, but on this particular Friday there is a buzz in the chilly Leeds air.Kevin Sinfield […]
Aaron Bower
Euro 2024: group-by-group analysis 3rd December 2023
Both the holders, Italy, and hosts, Germany, are struggling for form while the favourites, France, must negotiate a tricky groupScotland will feel entitled to scent blood when they kick off the tournament against a Germany side under huge pressure to deliver. The start of Julian Nagelsmann’s tenure has been clouded by friendly defeats against Turkey […]
Nick Ames in Hamburg
How a Yokohama drama won Ange Postecoglou respect of Pep Guardiola 3rd December 2023
Spurs and Manchester City managers face each other for the first time since a friendly set the Australian’s star on the riseIn a weird way it all began with a pre-season friendly. The sort of game that tends to wipe itself from the memory as soon as it’s finished, sometimes even earlier. A sweltering July […]
Jonathan Liew
Rugby v Its Players: shadow of brain injury case looms over the sport 3rd December 2023
The game will not be the winner if legal action from players diagnosed with neurological damage ends up in courtAlready there is a smack of Tier 1 versus Tier 2 in the contest we might call Rugby versus Its Players. Forget about talent, forget about justice; resources tend to hold sway. Which is not to […]
Michael Aylwin

Orla O’Dwyer and Jennifer Dunne claim AFLW crown as Brisbane Lions see off North Melbourne in Grand Final
There was more success for Irish stars in the AFLW Grand Final which was played in Melbourne overnight after the Brisbane Lions, who included Tipperary’s Orla O’Dwyer and Dublin’s Jennifer Dunne in their starting team, proved too strong for North Melbourne.
‘We know we’ve got to do better’ – Harry Maguire wants Man United to be more aggressive to achieve ambitions
Harry Maguire has warned Manchester United their need to be more aggressive if they are to achieve their ambitions for the season.
‘Tonight just wasn’t my night’ – Michael Conlan speaks out as career on the ropes after knockout loss to Jordan Gill
There will be much soul searching for Michael Conlan after he was stunned in the seventh round by Jordan Gill at the SSE Arena on Saturday night.
‘It's not a nice stat to have’ – Erik ten Hag makes stark confession as Manchester United lose at Newcastle
Pressure is mounting around Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag once again after an abject performance from his team as they lost 1-0 at Newcastle.
Eamonn Sweeney: Conor McGregor’s brand of Irishness is fuelled by hate but icons of hope have much more to offer
Conor McGregor’s recent outbursts on the subject of immigration are hardly surprising. What would you expect from an ass only a kick?
Paul Kimmage: The sports book of the year has finally been won by a woman – and I was brought to book for my haste
Back in October, when the long list for the Irish Sports Book of the Year was rolled out, it raised some angry but ultimately misdirected glances. There is much wrong with an award that often goes to the biggest name on the front of the autobiography, rather than the best effort sprung up across the […]
Bernard Jackman: Leinster will make Champions Cup knockout stages but need early marker against La Rochelle
In the early days of professional rugby, I was lucky to be contracted to Connacht. The Sportsground was a very different stadium than it is today.
Brendan Fanning: It’s time for Leinster to strike against the head
La Rochelle versus Leinster, for the fourth time in the Heineken Champions Cup. The fourth time in as many seasons. Leinster, brand leader in Ireland with a set-up the envy of many clubs around the rugby world, are on a blank page where the wins are supposed to be.
‘We are where we are right now’ – Katie McCabe will give input on next Ireland manager if asked but has no veto
It’s the sort of form their male counterparts can only dream of. Five straight wins, all in competitive games, four clean sheets and progress in their competition secured with two matches to spare.
‘My story began in Drammen’ – Hometown hero Martin Odegaard came a long way
In 2016, Martin Odegaard shared a picture of himself as a baby on social media. “My story began in Drammen, where I spent hours training trying to be the best I can be,” read the caption.

Wretched Man United overwhelmed as Newcastle show Erik ten Hag what’s missing 3rd December 2023
Newcastle 1-0 Manchester United: Anthony Gordon’s second-half goal edged the Magpies to a deserved win and deepened the Red Devils’ problems
Richard Jolly
England handed kind draw but must beware Euro 2024 trap 3rd December 2023
The Three Lions avoided a tough draw for the tournament in Germany next summer, while Scotland will play the hosts on the opening night
Miguel Delaney
What time is the FA Cup third round draw? 3rd December 2023
64 teams will find out their third round fate
Harry Latham-Coyle
West Indies vs England LIVE: Cricket score and updates from 1st ODI 3rd December 2023
Follow all the action from Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Luke Baker
Harry Maguire wants Man Utd to be more aggressive to achieve ambitions 3rd December 2023
Anthony Gordon’s second-half goal separated the sides at St James’ Park.
Damian Spellman
Eddie Howe believes there is much more to come from Anthony Gordon 3rd December 2023
The 22-year-old scored for the fourth successive league game at St James’ Park.
Damian Spellman
Refugee footballers in Zambia ‘games away’ from place in country’s top league 3rd December 2023
Footballers from a refugee settlement in Zambia are now on the brink of getting a promotion to the country’s top league.
Sophie Thompson
On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or 3rd December 2023
The 38-year-old broke the stranglehold placed on France Football’s prestigious award by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the previous decade.
Pa Sport Staff
Eddie Howe salutes performance as Newcastle end gruelling week with Man Utd win 3rd December 2023
Goalkeeper Nick Pope dislocated his shoulder late in the game at St James’ Park.
Damian Spellman
Ding Junhui beats Judd Trump to set up UK final showdown with Ronnie O’Sullivan 2nd December 2023
Their clash comes 30 years after O’Sullivan reached his first UK final as a 17-year-old, while Ding’s first taste of UK glory came in 2005, aged 18.
Mark Staniforth

Conlan 'to take some time out' after defeat
Michael Conlan says he will spend time with his family after suffering a knockout defeat by Jordan Gill which could prove the end of his career.
Conlan 'to take some time out' after defeat
Michael Conlan says he will spend time with his family after suffering a knockout defeat by Jordan Gill which could prove the end of his career.
'Difficult' for Conlan to fight on after latest loss - Hearn
Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn says it's "long way back" for Michael Conlan to win a world title after he suffered a third defeat in 20 months when losing to Jordan Gill.
Niemann takes Australian Open with play-off victory
Chile's Joaquin Niemann defeats Japan's Rikuya Hoshino in a play-off to win the Australian Open for the first time.
Scottish Premiership: Can St Johnstone maintain advantage over leaders Celtic?
Listen to Sportsound commentary and follow text updates of St Johnstone v Celtic and in the first of three Scottish Premiership matches.

Dissecting the key factors in the 49ers-Eagles NFC showdown
The rematch of last year's NFC Championship Game will be crucial to how the 2023 season eventually plays out for the 49ers, Eagles and NFL at large.
Win the Weekend: NFL betting tips
Here's your one-stop shop for everything you need.
Rodman stars as dominant USWNT beats China
Trinity Rodman had a goal and two assists to help the United States beat China 3-0 in an exhibition match in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday.
Dr Pepper contest drama ends in 2 $100K victors
An apparent scoring error that resulted in the wrong fan winning a halftime contest at Saturday's Big 12 championship game was quickly put on ice when the sponsor, Dr Pepper, announced it would award both contestants the grand prize.
Vermont's last-second four-point play stuns Yale
TJ Long hit a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer at the buzzer to tie the game then completed a four-point play to give Vermont a 66-65 win over Yale.

Liverpool edge Fulham in Anfield thriller
Liverpool staged a dramatic late comeback to beat Fulham 4-3 after some hapless defending left them staring at a rare Anfield defeat.
Sunday's GAA results and reports
Find results and reports from all of today's club GAA action right here.
McQuillan leads Cushendall into All-Ireland semi-final
Cushendall are Ulster Club hurling champions once again as they secured their first provincial crown since 2018 with a deserved victory over Slaughtneil in Newry on Sunday.
Premier League: Manchester City v Tottenham updates
Manchester City welcome Tottenham to the Etihad in this afternoon's Premier League clash. Follow the action here.
Drinmore win sends I Am Maximus top of National market
I Am Maximus made a victorious return to Fairyhouse to secure Grade One glory in the Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase.

Surfing Was Set to Debut at the Summer Olympics. 2020 Had Other Plans.

Hugh

FAMOUS FLASHBACKS – EUROPEAN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 1-2S

EXCITEMENT GROWS FOR MÜLLER BRITISH CHAMPS AS CONFIRMATIONS RACE IN