James Diamond

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Prior to joining insidethegames.biz in June 2018, James worked as a broadcast journalist at Celador Radio in Bristol, where he read the drivetime news across seven stations in the South West of England. He graduated from the University of Exeter in 2016 with a 2:1 in History, before completing a Masters in Broadcast Journalism at Salford University. James’ passion lies in sport. He has a golf handicap of nine, is a qualified windsurfing instructor, regularly plays hockey and tennis and has previously competed in the long jump at a national level. His first trip with insidethegames.biz was to cover IOC Executive Board meetings in Lausanne, while he has since covered the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang.

Riiber wins again at FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Trondheim

Norway's Jarl Magnus Riiber has extended his lead at the top of the International Ski Federation Nordic Combined World Cup standings with a Gundersen win on home snow in Trondheim.

Kraft wins in Sapporo as Stoch sets new hill record at FIS Ski Jumping World Cup

Austria’s Stefan Kraft has backed up his strong performance in qualifying to win the first event at the international Ski Federation (FIS) Ski Jumping World Cup in Sapporo.

Hirscher falls to surprise defeat in Kitzbuehel at FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup

France's Clement Noel has beaten Austrian icon Marcel Hirscher to win the men’s slalom at the International Ski Federation Alpine Skiing World Cup in Kitzbuehel.

Dubbeldam seeking home victory at FEI Jumping World Cup in Amsterdam

The penultimate event of the Longines International Equestrian Federation Jumping World Cup Western European calendar is set to take place tomorrow in Amsterdam.

Nail biting showdown expected as UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup season reaches climax

The International Cycling Union Cyclo-Cross World Cup season is set to come to an end tomorrow with a thrilling showdown expected at the top of the men’s standings.

Course to host triathlon at Los Angeles 2028 to stage United States Paratriathlon National Championships

The 2019 USA Triathlon Paratriathlon National Championships will take place on July 20 in Long Beach in California, it has been announced.

FIFA ban former referee for taking bribes

A former international referee has been banned for life by FIFA after being found guilty of taking bribes.

De Groot continues dominance of women's wheelchair tennis with singles and doubles victories at Australian Open

Diede de Groot has continued her dominance of the women’s wheelchair tennis game by winning both the singles and doubles titles at the Australian Open.

US skateboarder accepts backdated suspension after failed drugs test for marijuana

United States skateboarder Cory Scott Juneau has accepted a suspension from competition after testing positive for marijuana.

São Paulo to host first Brazilian Olympic Congress in April

Former German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) director general and chairman Michael Vesper, UK Sport director of performance Chelsea Warr and performance manager at the Australian Institute of Sport Chris O'Brien are among those set to attend the first Brazilian Olympic Congress in April.

Reigning world champions star as WKF Karate-1 Premier League begins in Paris

Sandra Sanchez and Kiyou Shimizu have set themselves up for a repeat of the women’s kata World Championship final at the World Karate Federation Karate-1 Premier League event in Paris.

China set two world junior records as ISU World Junior Short Track Championships begin

The International Skating Union World Junior Short Track Championships has begun in Montreal with qualifying action at the Maurice Richard Arena.

First time wins for Shoka and Centracchio on IJF World Tour in Tel Aviv

Vadzim Shoka from Belarus and Italy’s Maria Centracchio each picked up the first World Tour wins of their careers at the International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Prix in Tel Aviv.

Bø gains 10th win of season at IBU World Cup in Antholz

Norway’s Johannes Thingnes Bø raced away with the men’s sprint in Antholz to claim his 10th victory of the season on the International Biathlon Union World Cup circuit.

Kraft continues strong form to top qualifying at FIS Men's Ski Jumping World Cup in Sapporo

Austria;s Stefan Kraft has continued his strong form on the International Ski Federation Ski Jumping World Cup circuit by topping qualification in Sapporo.

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