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sir dave brailsford admits that mistakes have been made at team sky but says they are a clean team and doping allegations are false. iamat i am at the emirates for arsenal will have to make champions league history to beat bayern munich to a place in the quarterfinals. and five medals in five olympics. katherine grainger receives her damehood from the queen. we will be back at the lawrence when we get that vote. good evening last week, british cycling reached an all time low. they apologised for failings as the organisation was accused of a culture of bullying and discrimination, and also accepting serious failings in their medical record keeping that has hampered a uk anti—doping investiagtion into allegations of wrongdoing. today, the head of team sky, sir dave brailsford has attempted to end the specualtion about the nature of the medicine couriered to sir bradley wiggins six years ago after a race. our sports editor dan roan is with me. dan, he has written to the dcms select committee looking at doping in sport and given them plenty of detail about the mystery package. will this be
sir dave brailsford admits that mistakes have been made at team sky but says they are a clean team and doping allegations are false. iamat i am at the emirates for arsenal will have to make champions league history to beat bayern munich to a place in the quarterfinals. and five medals in five olympics. katherine grainger receives her damehood from the queen. we will be back at the lawrence when we get that vote. good evening last week, british cycling reached an all time low. they apologised...
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he didn't mention anything to do with dave brailsford. i spotted this. dan roan, the bbc sports editor messaging the chairman of team sky. "please can i ask if you're disappointed chris froome is yet to tweet a ny disappointed chris froome is yet to tweet any support for dave brailsford? i keep checking but no reply yet. next the brazilian football club which is on its first foreign trip after a plane crash killed most of the first team. they're playing against a venezuelan team. here's their coach describing what the trip means to the club. translation: the most important thing is that we will play in copa liabertores, where the best teams of previous year always return. i hope we can be a big team in such a big competition. we know the difficulty was for us to stand again, to rebuild the team. what is at stake is much more than a simple match. what is at stake is the continuity ofa what is at stake is the continuity of a team that passed through a very difficult moment and is now standing again. i wanted to show you this. this is a clip
he didn't mention anything to do with dave brailsford. i spotted this. dan roan, the bbc sports editor messaging the chairman of team sky. "please can i ask if you're disappointed chris froome is yet to tweet a ny disappointed chris froome is yet to tweet any support for dave brailsford? i keep checking but no reply yet. next the brazilian football club which is on its first foreign trip after a plane crash killed most of the first team. they're playing against a venezuelan team. here's...
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sir dave brailsford has written to the government selct committee, investigating doping in sport, andthat mistakes have been made with team sky's medical record—keeping. in an eight—page document he has outlined how the organistaion has improved its parctices and has also given more details of the mystery package sent to sir bradley wiggins after a race in 2011. sir dave brailsford says it was a legal decongestant and says the alleagtions that it was a banned substance are false. here's our sports editor dan roan. what this document does is try and put some more meat on the bones of the explanation that team sky initially came up with, that is was a decongestant, nothing more u ntowa rd tha n a decongestant, nothing more untoward than that. they explained why there was a surplus of the corticosteroid at the velodrome. they admitted records were missing, they've admitted mistakes. but they've admitted mistakes. but they've rejected some of the accusations and criticisms, describing them as unfair and unreasonable. also importantly, brailsford's received backing this evening from those
sir dave brailsford has written to the government selct committee, investigating doping in sport, andthat mistakes have been made with team sky's medical record—keeping. in an eight—page document he has outlined how the organistaion has improved its parctices and has also given more details of the mystery package sent to sir bradley wiggins after a race in 2011. sir dave brailsford says it was a legal decongestant and says the alleagtions that it was a banned substance are false. here's our...
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you will know that sir dave brailsford has said over and over again, we have done nothing wrong. e. it's the evidence that we have. there was an allegation, this began with an allegation which was a this began with an allegation which was a story i was told about the package. i began to ask questions about the package. i directed my questions to british cycling, team sky. questions to british cycling, team sky, and bradley wiggins' representatives and then what followed representatives and then what followe d wa s representatives and then what followed was this attempt to basically deny that there was even a trip with a medical package to france because i was initially told by sir dave brailsford that simon cope did not travel to deliver a medical package, but to meet a female british cyclist called emma pooley and that's why he was there. we discovered that she wasn't even in france that day, she was in spain. so things didn't add up from what you had been told. however, dave bra ilsford what you had been told. however, dave brailsford and bradley wiggins say they haven't broken
you will know that sir dave brailsford has said over and over again, we have done nothing wrong. e. it's the evidence that we have. there was an allegation, this began with an allegation which was a this began with an allegation which was a story i was told about the package. i began to ask questions about the package. i directed my questions to british cycling, team sky. questions to british cycling, team sky, and bradley wiggins' representatives and then what followed representatives and then...
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dave brailsford is going nowhere.ning at twickenham today. england will make a call on his fitness tomorrow — they have until an hour before kick off to finalise their side. meanwhile wales and ireland launch the penultimate weekend of six nations action. ireland still have a slender chance of taking a third title in four years. but if they lose in cardiff tonight without getting two bonus points england will be able claim the championship with a win over scotland in the calcutta cup tomorrow. they are a very smart rugby side and they have beaten the all blacks recently. they are playing with confidence. i think that having watched them against france, they ground out a victory. and in terms of the physicality of their game, the contact physicality of their game, the co nta ct area physicality of their game, the contact area once again will be a key focus area. they are so used to competing in the last day of the championship, to win or lose, and for them to not be in that position will certainly provide extra motivat
dave brailsford is going nowhere.ning at twickenham today. england will make a call on his fitness tomorrow — they have until an hour before kick off to finalise their side. meanwhile wales and ireland launch the penultimate weekend of six nations action. ireland still have a slender chance of taking a third title in four years. but if they lose in cardiff tonight without getting two bonus points england will be able claim the championship with a win over scotland in the calcutta cup...
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chris froome has given his support to team sky team principal sir dave brailsford, saying without himd antidote and authorities investigation into a mysterious package delivered to sub bradley wiggins. chris froome apologised for the way things had been handled, both dave brailsford and team sky deny any wrongdoing. this is some of the statement from chris froome in which she says that he completely understands why people feel let down by the way in which the situation has been handled. going forward we can do better, i know it will take time forfaith to can do better, i know it will take time for faith to be restored but i will do my utmost to ensure that happens. along with everyone else at tea m happens. along with everyone else at team sky. protests this evening by fa ns team sky. protests this evening by fans of two of the biggest clubs in french rugby union after it was announced that they are to merge. paris—based stade francais and racing 92 see they need to pool their resources to cope with the challenges of performance and education —— that's what they say. it's a big shock
chris froome has given his support to team sky team principal sir dave brailsford, saying without himd antidote and authorities investigation into a mysterious package delivered to sub bradley wiggins. chris froome apologised for the way things had been handled, both dave brailsford and team sky deny any wrongdoing. this is some of the statement from chris froome in which she says that he completely understands why people feel let down by the way in which the situation has been handled. going...
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he is sir dave brailsford now, he was knighted. at the time he was inviting me into the team, "by the way, just so you know the full picture, we gave a therapeutic exemption to bradley before the 2011 tour de france." we will have two hold up a little bit and explain some of this for our audience because it is quite complicated, but the therapeutic exemption is important in the world of professional cycling because it means banned substances can be given as long as there is proof there is a medical need and now we are talking about bradley wiggins who won the tour de france in 2012 but it turns out, we didn't know at the time, and you didn't know when you were embedded with team sky, but it turns out that in three of his most significant lifetime races, just before those races, he got these therapeutic exemptions and he took a drug which could, in theory, have significantly enhanced his performance. yes. the thing about it is you can say oh, brailsford duped you, he didn't tell you. but he actually duped lots of people inside his o
he is sir dave brailsford now, he was knighted. at the time he was inviting me into the team, "by the way, just so you know the full picture, we gave a therapeutic exemption to bradley before the 2011 tour de france." we will have two hold up a little bit and explain some of this for our audience because it is quite complicated, but the therapeutic exemption is important in the world of professional cycling because it means banned substances can be given as long as there is proof...
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now, we were told last december in a similar hearing by dave brailsford, the former head of british cycling sky that he was told that the medical contents of the package was fluimucil, a legal decongestant, but the committee are hearing from nicole sa pstead the head of uk anti—doping and she is telling mps as we speak, the course of her investigation, uk anti—doping was asked to look into this matter in september last year, to see if there had been a breach of anti—doping regulations during that race in question back injune 2011. this legal decongestant is interesting, isn't it? you could buy that over the counter in france, had you wanted to, am i right? yes, that's right. fluimucil is available to purchase in many pharmacies in and around where that race was taking place and that's something that mps put to dave brailsford last year, but simon cope was asked about why he was asked to bring the medical package across? he said it was a normal thing for deliveries to be made. he said he sometimes went and delivered detergent to riders or to the team if there was a rider who had a specific a
now, we were told last december in a similar hearing by dave brailsford, the former head of british cycling sky that he was told that the medical contents of the package was fluimucil, a legal decongestant, but the committee are hearing from nicole sa pstead the head of uk anti—doping and she is telling mps as we speak, the course of her investigation, uk anti—doping was asked to look into this matter in september last year, to see if there had been a breach of anti—doping regulations...
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sir dave brailsford say‘s it's no mystery what was in that package for sir bradley wiggins.s now seven seasons in a row that arsenal have been knocked out of the champions league in the last 16, but never in such a humiliating manner. already trailing 5—1 after the first leg against bayern munich, the germans won by the same scoreline tonight. 10—2 on aggregate is the second biggest victory over two legs in the history of the competition. let's speak to our sports correspondent natalie pirks at the emirates stadium. there was unrest before kick—off among the fans natalie, what was the mood like after that? they went away with about 20 minutes to go, they didn't stick around to see the end. they knew exactly what was coming. 0bviously see the end. they knew exactly what was coming. obviously the build up to this match had been overshadowed by talk of a training ground bust—up with sanchez. and talks of arsene wenger‘s future. in the first half, it looked as if arsenal had found the fight that had been missing. a second half capitulation is an all too familiar tale for arsenal
sir dave brailsford say‘s it's no mystery what was in that package for sir bradley wiggins.s now seven seasons in a row that arsenal have been knocked out of the champions league in the last 16, but never in such a humiliating manner. already trailing 5—1 after the first leg against bayern munich, the germans won by the same scoreline tonight. 10—2 on aggregate is the second biggest victory over two legs in the history of the competition. let's speak to our sports correspondent natalie...
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chris froome has given his support to sir dave brailsford at tea m support to sir dave brailsford atteam sky. chris froome hasn't commented on his boss, under pressure, who said he will not resign despite the uk world anti—doping agency ‘s investigation into a mystery package delivered to sir bradley wiggins in 2011. today the three—time tour de france winner apologised for the way things had been handled, both sir dave b ra ilsfo rd been handled, both sir dave brailsford and team sky deny any wrongdoing. this is some of the statement by chris froome in which he says, i can completely understand that people feel let down by the way in which the situation has been handled, going forward we need to do better. he goes on to say, i know it will take time for faith to be restored but i will do my utmost to make sure it happens along with eve ryo ne make sure it happens along with everyone else at team sky. there have been protests tonight by fans and supporters of two of the biggest clu bs and supporters of two of the biggest clubs in french rugby union after it was announced they were to
chris froome has given his support to sir dave brailsford at tea m support to sir dave brailsford atteam sky. chris froome hasn't commented on his boss, under pressure, who said he will not resign despite the uk world anti—doping agency ‘s investigation into a mystery package delivered to sir bradley wiggins in 2011. today the three—time tour de france winner apologised for the way things had been handled, both sir dave b ra ilsfo rd been handled, both sir dave brailsford and team sky...
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so dave brailsford who is now boss of tea m so dave brailsford who is now boss of team sky, he said hege sent to bradley wiggins in 2011—— my herb—macro. tea m wiggins in 2011—— my herb—macro. team sky have admitted mistakes were made but tonight breaking any anti—doping rules. dave brailsford says it is important to know that you can look at yourself and he is confident of that. 0wen farrell remains a doubt for england's six nations game with scotland tomorrow after missing training at twickenham today. england will make a call on his fitness tomorrow — they have until an hour before kick off to finalise their side. meanwhile wales and ireland launch the penultimate weekend of six nations action. ireland still have a slender chance of taking a third title in four years. but if they lose in cardiff tonight without getting two bonus points england will be able claim the championship with a win over scotland in the calcutta cup tomorrow. they are a very smart intelligent rugby side and they have beaten the all blacks recently. they are playing with confidence. i think that having watched
so dave brailsford who is now boss of tea m so dave brailsford who is now boss of team sky, he said hege sent to bradley wiggins in 2011—— my herb—macro. tea m wiggins in 2011—— my herb—macro. team sky have admitted mistakes were made but tonight breaking any anti—doping rules. dave brailsford says it is important to know that you can look at yourself and he is confident of that. 0wen farrell remains a doubt for england's six nations game with scotland tomorrow after missing...
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sir dave brailsford has written to the governbmanet selct committee investigating doping in sport and medical record—keeping. in an eight—page document he has outlined how the organistaion has improved its parctices and has also given more details of the mystery package sent to sir bradley wiggins after a race in 2011. sir dave brailsford says it was a legal decongestant and says the allegations that it was a banned substance are false. here's our sports editor dan roan what this document does is try and put some more meat on the bones of the explanation that team sky initially came up with that it was just a decongestant, nothing more u ntowa rd just a decongestant, nothing more untoward and they have explained why there was a surplus of the corticosteroid triamcinolone at the british headquarters at the national velodrome. they admitted that records were missing, they have admitted mistakes, but they have rejected some of the accusations and criticisms describing them as unfair and unreasonable. also, importantly, b ra ilsfo rd and unreasonable. also, importantly, brailsford has rec
sir dave brailsford has written to the governbmanet selct committee investigating doping in sport and medical record—keeping. in an eight—page document he has outlined how the organistaion has improved its parctices and has also given more details of the mystery package sent to sir bradley wiggins after a race in 2011. sir dave brailsford says it was a legal decongestant and says the allegations that it was a banned substance are false. here's our sports editor dan roan what this document...
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meanwhile, sir dave brailsford, now the boss of team sky, says he would not be resigning from his positioner a mystery package sent to sir bradley wiggins in 2011. team sky have admitted mistakes were made over the package, but denied breaking any anti—doping rules and speaking to cycling weekly, he said i have confidence in my team. i have been through a lot over the years and it is important to make sure you can look at yourself and know there has been no wrongdoing. i am confident of that. david 0rnstein there from the british cycling centre in manchester. well that's all from me tim hague at the bbc sport centre. join me for updates throughout the evening, but now, it's time to join katherine downes live from the principality stadium in cardiff for this week's inside six nations. has it really been two weeks since eve ryo ne has it really been two weeks since everyone was talking about the italian confusing tactics against england. since scotland got that big win over wales and ireland kept alive their title hunt with the dominant performance over france. the drama kicks off again here
meanwhile, sir dave brailsford, now the boss of team sky, says he would not be resigning from his positioner a mystery package sent to sir bradley wiggins in 2011. team sky have admitted mistakes were made over the package, but denied breaking any anti—doping rules and speaking to cycling weekly, he said i have confidence in my team. i have been through a lot over the years and it is important to make sure you can look at yourself and know there has been no wrongdoing. i am confident of that....
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sir dave brailsford has written to a british government select committee investigating doping in sportical record—keeping. in an eight—page document, he has outlined how the organisation has improved it's practices and has also given more details of the mystery package sent to sir bradley wiggins after a race in 2011. brailsford says it was a legal decongestant and believes the allegations that it was a banned substance are false. here's our sports editor dan roan. sam bennett became the first irishman to win a stage of the paris—nice race in 28 years when he claimed stage three on tuesday. stephen roche was the last of his compatriots to win a stage when he won the individual time trial in 1989. the 26—year—old surged with 150m of the 190km remaining and pipped the likes of norway's alexander kristoff, germany'sjohn degenkolb and marcel kittel. france's arnaud demare retained the leader's yellowjersey and has a six—second lead. claressa shields made history at the rio olympics by becoming the first american boxer to win successive olympic titles, and now the 21—year old from michigan
sir dave brailsford has written to a british government select committee investigating doping in sportical record—keeping. in an eight—page document, he has outlined how the organisation has improved it's practices and has also given more details of the mystery package sent to sir bradley wiggins after a race in 2011. brailsford says it was a legal decongestant and believes the allegations that it was a banned substance are false. here's our sports editor dan roan. sam bennett became the...
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chris froome has given his backing to the principle of team sky, sir dave brailsford, saying withoutted on his under pressure boss — who has said he won't resign despite uk anti—doping's continuing investigation into a ‘mystery package' delivered to sir bradley wiggins in 2011 — but today the three—time tour de france winner apologised for the way things have been handled. both brailsford and team sky deny any wrongdoing. there have been protests this evening by fans and supporters of two of the biggest clubs in french rugby union — after it was announced that they are to merge. paris—based stade francais and racing 92 say they need to pool their resources "to cope with the challenges of performance and education." it's a huge shock. as our reporter chrisjones explains. this is unprecedented and bizarre. these are not to rugby clubs struggling to make ends meet. this is paris heavyweights. stade—france who won the french title in 2015 and racing 92. dan carter is potentially the world's greatest player. he plays for racing 92. they won the title in 2016. these are two powerhouses of
chris froome has given his backing to the principle of team sky, sir dave brailsford, saying withoutted on his under pressure boss — who has said he won't resign despite uk anti—doping's continuing investigation into a ‘mystery package' delivered to sir bradley wiggins in 2011 — but today the three—time tour de france winner apologised for the way things have been handled. both brailsford and team sky deny any wrongdoing. there have been protests this evening by fans and supporters of...
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former performance director sir dave brailsford was "untouchable".or shane sutton was said to be unsuitable for a leadership role. the review alleges that british cycling's own report intojess varnish‘s claims of sexism against shane sutton — where this story began — was "sanitised" after the grievance officer found varnish‘s allegations were largely true but british cycling chose to leave out his findings in their report. the review concludes those actions were "shocking and inexcusable". british cycling have responded with a statement accepting that "leadership focused on medal delivery without sufficient care and attention to the staff and athlete culture. . . " and while they disagree with the factual accuracy of certain points, the body's board admits that there was not "adequate oversight" leading to a failure to "address the early warning signs". meanwhile sir dave brailsford has once again ruled out resigning from his currentjob running team sky. he's admitted mistakes were made relating to anti—doping and medical procedures concerning a ‘mys
former performance director sir dave brailsford was "untouchable".or shane sutton was said to be unsuitable for a leadership role. the review alleges that british cycling's own report intojess varnish‘s claims of sexism against shane sutton — where this story began — was "sanitised" after the grievance officer found varnish‘s allegations were largely true but british cycling chose to leave out his findings in their report. the review concludes those actions were...
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chris froome has given his backing to the principal of team sky, sir dave brailsford, saying without"there is no team sky." froome hadn't commented on his under pressure boss, who has said he won't resign, despite uk anti—doping's continuing investigation into a mystery package delivered to sir bradley wiggins in 2011. but today the three—time tour de france winner apologised for the way things have been handled. both brailsford and team sky deny any wrongdoing. here is some of froome's statement, in which he says, "i completely understand why people feel let down by the way in which the situation has been handled, and going forward we need to do better." he goes on to add, "i know it will take time for faith to be restored, but i will do my utmost to ensure that happens, along with everyone else at team sky." there have been protests this evening by fans and supporters of two of the biggest clubs in french rugby union, after it was announced that they are to merge. paris—based stade francais and racing 92 say they need to pool their resources to cope with the challenges of performan
chris froome has given his backing to the principal of team sky, sir dave brailsford, saying without"there is no team sky." froome hadn't commented on his under pressure boss, who has said he won't resign, despite uk anti—doping's continuing investigation into a mystery package delivered to sir bradley wiggins in 2011. but today the three—time tour de france winner apologised for the way things have been handled. both brailsford and team sky deny any wrongdoing. here is some of...
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the package, was adjusted decongestant as sir dave bra ilsford was adjusted decongestant as sir dave brailsfordears ago. as some suspect, one of those steroids that sir bradley wiggins had therapeutic use exemption is for, but not on the final racy won. british cycling responding to the frustrated comments in parliament. they say... british cycling saying they needed to get their house in order, and they have. at the heart of it is getting the evidence from doctor richard freeman, he said he was not well enough to appear in front of the select committee to find out what exactly was in that parcel. finally team sky has come out of a statement saying they have done no wrong. nick colsaerts —— nicole sa pstead —— nicole sapstead said they do have a policy, but no body was doing to it. still to come — i've got a special report from inside the white house press corp — filmed in one of the most tumultuous weeks of mr trump's presidency. children as young as four will learn about healthy relationships under new plans for all schools in england. pupils in secondary schools will be taught about the dang
the package, was adjusted decongestant as sir dave bra ilsford was adjusted decongestant as sir dave brailsfordears ago. as some suspect, one of those steroids that sir bradley wiggins had therapeutic use exemption is for, but not on the final racy won. british cycling responding to the frustrated comments in parliament. they say... british cycling saying they needed to get their house in order, and they have. at the heart of it is getting the evidence from doctor richard freeman, he said he...
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damningly, it described sutton‘s predecessor, sir dave b ra ilsfo rd sutton‘s predecessor, sir dave brailsfording untouchable. it said summer league riders experienced,. british cycling confirmed that culture of fear. and david, what has been the response from british cycling today? they released a statement this morning. it disagreed with many of the factual points made in the report but admitted to specific shortcomings and a failure to address early warning signs and has two problems. it said that a 39 point action plan for reform which was revealed here last week is already under way. and also that many of the key staff, chairman, chief executive, have left and been replaced. for the first time now, british cycling and perhaps british sport as a whole is having to address that difficult balance between the no compromise approach that has brought britain so much success , that has brought britain so much success, and a duty of care to both athletes and staff. david, thank you very much indeed. 0wen farrell remains a doubt for england's six nations game with scotland tomorrow after missing t
damningly, it described sutton‘s predecessor, sir dave b ra ilsfo rd sutton‘s predecessor, sir dave brailsfording untouchable. it said summer league riders experienced,. british cycling confirmed that culture of fear. and david, what has been the response from british cycling today? they released a statement this morning. it disagreed with many of the factual points made in the report but admitted to specific shortcomings and a failure to address early warning signs and has two problems. it...
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team sky's handling of questions about his record on doping but backs under—pressure boss, sir dave brailsford is running out to save more than 20 million people who are facing famine across africa and the middle east. the united nations says the crisis in nigeria, south sudan, yemen and somalia threatens to be the worst in 60 years. in somalia, conflict has made the effect of a two year drought even worse. it's left nearly three million people without enough water, food and vulnerable to disease. our correspondent andrew harding is in baidoa in the country's south—west, you may find some of the pictures in his report distressing. this is baidoa, a town besieged by two unforgiving enemies. the soldiers are here to guard against al—shabab, the militant islamists controlling the countryside in this corner of somalia. but it's the second enemy, drought, that is now far more dangerous. nine—year old ali has just been carried into the local hospital. he is unconscious. but it's not from hunger. not yet. after three years of failed rains, clean water is hard to find. the doctors here believe they ar
team sky's handling of questions about his record on doping but backs under—pressure boss, sir dave brailsford is running out to save more than 20 million people who are facing famine across africa and the middle east. the united nations says the crisis in nigeria, south sudan, yemen and somalia threatens to be the worst in 60 years. in somalia, conflict has made the effect of a two year drought even worse. it's left nearly three million people without enough water, food and vulnerable to...
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backed up many of the complaints, perhaps most damningly describing certain‘s predecessor, sir dave brailsfordar. today british cycling issued a statement disagreeing with the factual accuracy of some of the points made in the report, but admitting to specific shortcomings and afailure admitting to specific shortcomings and a failure to address early warning signs of problems. it said a 39 point action plan for reform announced here last week was already under way, while many of the key staff have since departed and been replaced. for the first time no british cycling and, perhaps, british cycling and, perhaps, british sport as a whole, have to address that difficult balance between them no compromise approach that has brought so much success and also a duty of care to athletes and stav. thank you. the time is 13:16. our top story this lunchtime: classes in england are going up, say headteachers. and coming up in the sport at half—past: ireland must win in wales tonight in the six nations to realistically keep their title hopes alive. anything less and they could open the door for england to w
backed up many of the complaints, perhaps most damningly describing certain‘s predecessor, sir dave brailsfordar. today british cycling issued a statement disagreeing with the factual accuracy of some of the points made in the report, but admitting to specific shortcomings and afailure admitting to specific shortcomings and a failure to address early warning signs of problems. it said a 39 point action plan for reform announced here last week was already under way, while many of the key staff...
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meanwhile today, sir dave brailsford, former performance director here, now boss of team sky, said he ntrove rsy over a his position, despite the continuing controversy over a mystery package sent to sir bradley wiggins in 2011. tea m sent to sir bradley wiggins in 2011. team sky have admitted mistakes were made over that package but deny breaking any anti—doping rules, and speaking to cycling weekly, b ra ilsfo rd speaking to cycling weekly, brailsford said i am finding myself and have confidence in my team. i have been through a lot over the yea rs have been through a lot over the years and it is important to make sure you can look at yourself, and say there has been no wrongdoing. i'm confident of that. british rider simon yates won the sixth stage of the paris fozz nice race. he pulled clear of the peloton on the penultimate climb and held on to win the stage by 17 seconds. he moves up to eighth in the general classification, with two stages remaining. football. norwich have sacked manager alex neil. he got them promoted to the premier league in 2015, but they were relegated after
meanwhile today, sir dave brailsford, former performance director here, now boss of team sky, said he ntrove rsy over a his position, despite the continuing controversy over a mystery package sent to sir bradley wiggins in 2011. tea m sent to sir bradley wiggins in 2011. team sky have admitted mistakes were made over that package but deny breaking any anti—doping rules, and speaking to cycling weekly, b ra ilsfo rd speaking to cycling weekly, brailsford said i am finding myself and have...
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in the sport, chris froome breaks his silence on his embattled boss, dave brailsford, saying that thereld be no team sky without him. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. scotland's first minister has announced that she plans to trigger another referendum on scottish independence. nicola sturgoen said she would seek permission to hold a second referendum between autumn next year and the spring of 2019, when the terms of the uk's exit from the eu are clearer. two and a half years after the first independence referendum, ms sturgeon said the vote to leave the eu meant the situation was now very different, and it was important for scotland to choose its own future before it was too late. a short time ago downing street said another referendum would be divisive and cause huge economic uncertainty at the worst possible time. from edinburgh, lorna gordon reports. sturgeon has long signalled a second independence referendum was highly likely. today, she said that time had come. i believe it would be wrong for scotland to be taken down a path that it had no control over regardless
in the sport, chris froome breaks his silence on his embattled boss, dave brailsford, saying that thereld be no team sky without him. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. scotland's first minister has announced that she plans to trigger another referendum on scottish independence. nicola sturgoen said she would seek permission to hold a second referendum between autumn next year and the spring of 2019, when the terms of the uk's exit from the eu are clearer. two and a half years...
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last year, team sky boss, sir dave brailsford, said he'd been told the package contained fluimucil, a's headquarters in manchester, then traveled to gatwick before flying to geneva, and from there driving to france to deliver it. a surprising journey perhaps for medication that could have been bought locally for a few euros. what was in that delivery, sir? last year, the man who took delivery of the package, wiggins' doctor at the time, richard freeman, refused to tell me what was in it. last night, he pulled out of giving evidence due to illness. today, the head of the investigation into wiggins' medical package revealed her surprise at the lack of evidence. we have asked for infantries and medical records that can go to confirming whether it actually was fluimucil, and we have not been able to ascertain that because there are no records. that, she said, could mean general medical council rules had been broken. the issue refusing to go away. for years now, british cycling and team sky have been known for their attention to detail and their marginal gains. it makes their struggle to e
last year, team sky boss, sir dave brailsford, said he'd been told the package contained fluimucil, a's headquarters in manchester, then traveled to gatwick before flying to geneva, and from there driving to france to deliver it. a surprising journey perhaps for medication that could have been bought locally for a few euros. what was in that delivery, sir? last year, the man who took delivery of the package, wiggins' doctor at the time, richard freeman, refused to tell me what was in it. last...
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dave brailsford said the team medic gave him it after surgery. the same drug, the drug that was given to bradley wiggins before three major races using his therapeutic —— therapeutic use exemption. durant thomas has responded on social media, it shouldn't even need saying but we back dave 100%. i have known him for a long time and i would not want anyone else leading team sky. peter kennaugh added i think all the riders on team sky would join me in saying they are completely behind dave brailsford. 0ne rider is conspicuous by his absence, chris froome, the three—time tour de france winner is yet to respond to the request, which does not look good for team sky. this response to something so serious as well. there have been plenty of questions and calling for brailsford to resign, we will see if he can survive in the coming weeks. and a massive task facing arsenal in the champions league tonight. it'll be interesting to gauge the atmosphere between arsene wenger and various players? we might see a different side to arsene wenger, he has asked for l
dave brailsford said the team medic gave him it after surgery. the same drug, the drug that was given to bradley wiggins before three major races using his therapeutic —— therapeutic use exemption. durant thomas has responded on social media, it shouldn't even need saying but we back dave 100%. i have known him for a long time and i would not want anyone else leading team sky. peter kennaugh added i think all the riders on team sky would join me in saying they are completely behind dave...
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it will make for an interesting debate because as dave brailsford said recently he was medallists rathernow, it will open a debate about what constitutes hard coaching that delivers results and where that line is that a coach crosses in terms of the treatment of athletes, you know, it's a really interesting debate. you look at, you could look ata number of debate. you look at, you could look at a number of premier league football managers and wonder if they, how they would fair under this scrutiny. it talks about sir david aylesford being untouchable and questioning the leadership wallet is of steve sutton —— shane sutton. this all started because of complaints made by jess started because of complaints made byjess varnish started because of complaints made by jess varnish about started because of complaints made byjess varnish about and sutton. this was the big thing form a full independent panel which has under this review which is yet to be published in its final version, it wasn't their remit to try and establish who was telling the truth between jess varnish establish who was tellin
it will make for an interesting debate because as dave brailsford said recently he was medallists rathernow, it will open a debate about what constitutes hard coaching that delivers results and where that line is that a coach crosses in terms of the treatment of athletes, you know, it's a really interesting debate. you look at, you could look ata number of debate. you look at, you could look at a number of premier league football managers and wonder if they, how they would fair under this...
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meanwhile, sir dave brailsford, now the boss of team sky, says he would not be resigning from his position any anti—doping rules and speaking to cycling weekly, he said i have confidence in my team. i have been through a lot over the years and it is important to make sure you can look at yourself and know there has been no wrongdoing. i am confident of that. wales face ireland tonight on what‘s the penultimate weekend of fixtures in the six nations. ireland still have a slender chance of taking a third title in four years, and katherine downes is in cardiff to tell us all about it, katherine. if results and bonus points go their way, england stand a chance of wrapping up the six nations title this weekend. to stand the best chance of stopping them and boost their own chances, island know only a win against wales will do the night. wales themselves are out of contention after disappointing back—to—back defeats against england and scotland, so the stakes are high as for ireland the night. england remain the only side unbeaten in this tournament. they have scotland at twickenham tomorrow in w
meanwhile, sir dave brailsford, now the boss of team sky, says he would not be resigning from his position any anti—doping rules and speaking to cycling weekly, he said i have confidence in my team. i have been through a lot over the years and it is important to make sure you can look at yourself and know there has been no wrongdoing. i am confident of that. wales face ireland tonight on what‘s the penultimate weekend of fixtures in the six nations. ireland still have a slender chance of...
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chris froome says that without sir dave brailsford "there is no team sky."essure boss for the first time — but also apologised for the way the team had handled questions over its record on doping. finally, sir chris breaks his silence over how the team was run. lot to take in. thank you. carol is he now with the weather. i will be speaking about that later in the programme. some dreadful weather in parts of the us. today, weather in parts of the us. today, we have a mild day in prospect. some of us could hit 16, 17, possibly even 19. it will be mostly cloudy with some sunshine. we have gales and even severe gales across the far north of scotland, accompanied by some showers. those showers will be heavy and thundery with some hail and sleet as we go through the day. the strongest winds have not arrived yet across the far north of scotland. they will peak in the early afternoon. moving away from that, a mild start in scotland. same from northern ireland and northern england. a cold front sinking south. here it is, producing this cloud and murk, and behind it t
chris froome says that without sir dave brailsford "there is no team sky."essure boss for the first time — but also apologised for the way the team had handled questions over its record on doping. finally, sir chris breaks his silence over how the team was run. lot to take in. thank you. carol is he now with the weather. i will be speaking about that later in the programme. some dreadful weather in parts of the us. today, weather in parts of the us. today, we have a mild day in...
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three—time tour de france winner chris froome has given his backing to team sky principle sir dave brailsfordfroome has so far been silent on his embattled boss, who has said he won't resign as uk anti—doping continue their investigation into a ‘mystery package' from 2011. but today froome has apologised for the way it's been handled. both brailsford and team sky deny any wrongdoing. here is some of froome's statement, in which he says, "i completely understand why people feel let down by the way in which the situation has been handled, and going forward we need to do better." he goes on to say, "i know it will take time for faith to be restored, but i will do my utmost to ensure that happens, along with everyone else at team sky." either chelsea or manchester united will complete the semifinal draw for the fa cup later. but if it's to be united, they'll have to do it without a striker. wayne rooney is the latest of the club's forwards to be ruled out of the quarterfinal tonight at stamford bridge. he's injured, while zlatan ibrahimovic is suspended, and anthony martial and marcus rashford ar
three—time tour de france winner chris froome has given his backing to team sky principle sir dave brailsfordfroome has so far been silent on his embattled boss, who has said he won't resign as uk anti—doping continue their investigation into a ‘mystery package' from 2011. but today froome has apologised for the way it's been handled. both brailsford and team sky deny any wrongdoing. here is some of froome's statement, in which he says, "i completely understand why people feel let...
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dave brailsford said without him there is no team sky.e mourinho's manchester united compete for the final fa cup semifinal place tonight. royals led by the queen and prince philip are at westminster abbey for the commonwealth service. it's the annual celebration of the commonwealth of nations held in march each year. they are now processing out of the abbey. there will be a procession of commonwealth flags, where the queen and other members of the royal family will meet people involved in the service, but the service which started at about quarter past three this afternoon is the largest annual interfaith gathering in the united kingdom. the commonwealth of course 52 countries, and comprises 52 billion people. each year there is a theme, and this year the theme is at peace building commonwealth. 0ur correspondent has also been watching the service. the commonwealth of course very important to her majesty the queen, daniela, but she is also very important to the commonwealth, isn't she? yes, it is very much a mutual relationship i suppose
dave brailsford said without him there is no team sky.e mourinho's manchester united compete for the final fa cup semifinal place tonight. royals led by the queen and prince philip are at westminster abbey for the commonwealth service. it's the annual celebration of the commonwealth of nations held in march each year. they are now processing out of the abbey. there will be a procession of commonwealth flags, where the queen and other members of the royal family will meet people involved in the...
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it also says the former performance director, sir dave brailsford, was untouchable, two decisions byunsuitable for the leadership role. it alleges that the leadership role. it alleges that the report regarding sexism against shane sutton was sanitised after the grievance officer found the allegations were largely to buy british cycling chose to wear out his findings in their report. the review concludes those actions were shocking and inexcusable. british cycling has responded saying that leadership focused on metal delivery without sufficient care and attention to the staff and affluent culture. while we disagree, they say the factual accuracy at certain points, the board admits there was not adequate oversight, leading to a failure to address the early warning signs. 0wen farrell was out on the pitch today with the rest of the squad but did not take part in the session. england will mickey les dennis tomorrow and have until one hour before kick—off at twickenham to finalise the side. wales and ireland launch the penultimate weekend of six nations action tonight. anything other than
it also says the former performance director, sir dave brailsford, was untouchable, two decisions byunsuitable for the leadership role. it alleges that the leadership role. it alleges that the report regarding sexism against shane sutton was sanitised after the grievance officer found the allegations were largely to buy british cycling chose to wear out his findings in their report. the review concludes those actions were shocking and inexcusable. british cycling has responded saying that...
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team sky boss sir dave brailsford told a culture, media and sport select committee in december, thatngesta nt" — but now we know the medic working with the team at the time — dr richard freeman — who missed hearing incidently, due to ill health — has no record of wiggins‘ treatment at the time and that a laptop containing the details of medical treatment had been stolen in 2014. uk anti—doping chief nicole sapstead described the situation as "odd" and the committee's chairman, the mp damian collins said after the hearing that the "credibility of team sky and british cycling is in tatters". well both have now responded... british cycling said in a statement: despite those responses, it seems things are unravelling for cycling and public perception around the sport is bound to change for the worse should more details like this come out. turning to boxing. david haye and tony bellew have been warned after what they called extremely disappointing comments before the heavyweight bout. what have they been saying? now there's a big bout this weekend for boxing fans as david haye the former
team sky boss sir dave brailsford told a culture, media and sport select committee in december, thatngesta nt" — but now we know the medic working with the team at the time — dr richard freeman — who missed hearing incidently, due to ill health — has no record of wiggins‘ treatment at the time and that a laptop containing the details of medical treatment had been stolen in 2014. uk anti—doping chief nicole sapstead described the situation as "odd" and the committee's...