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      Olympic beauty Alysha Newman reveals what fans ask her to do on OnlyFans after twerking celebration went viral

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      STUNNING pole vaulter Alysha Newman has seen scores of fans subscribe to her OnlyFans account after her Olympic success.The Canadian, 30, won bronze at Paris 2024 – earning praise for her smiley demeanour and winning personality.Stunning Alysha Newman has seen a rise in subscribers on OnlyFans after her Olympic successGorgeous Newman starred at Paris 2024 and won bronze in the pole vaultNewman went viral after celebrating her medal by twerkingWhile her confidence was captured brilliantly by TV cameras when she was caught twerking in celebration after clearing 4.85m to earn a medal.But her subscribers on OnlyFans know Newman only too well for her sass and cheek on the online adult subscription platform.The blonde beauty set up her account three years ago, when Covid robbed athletes of exposure at Tokyo 2021.And ever since her content, which includes training sessions, sexy lingerie photoshoots and videos, has continued to be a massive pull.Read more Alysha Newman newsSpeaking to SunSport about gaining more followers, she revealed: “I felt that, with or without the medal, getting the exposure on the worldwide stage would give me an additional fanbase.”I was really excited because I was with people who have been with me since 2021, but now I have all these new fans that are like, ‘Oh my gosh, she was so fun and entertaining’.”What I have been hearing the most is people telling they have never been more interested in the women’s pole vault and that makes my heart so excited.”Because, in the past, I think it’s true that my personality was more related than the actual sport.”Most read in AthleticsGiving the fans what they wantNewman is one of many sports stars who make extra cash on OnlyFans.She charges subscribers £10-per-month who have the opportunity to view content, some racy, some professional, and interact with her.Meet the sexiest athletes of the 2024 Paris OlympicsOther famous athletes who use OnlyFans include tennis star Nick Kyrgios, ex-UFC fighter Paige Van Zant and boxer Ebanie Bridges.Newman told SunSport what her fans ask to see from her online.She said: “I always get strange requests.”I get excited about what people ask for, it gives me a good insight into what people are thinking about me.”Lots of people have asked for photos of all my medals lined up – they love that stuff.”It’s different stuff that I never thought would be intriguing, and it just shows you how unique and cool the human brain is and how different everyone is.”So it’s been fun to create that content, to help them feel like they’ve been seen.”I’ll work with my photographers and videographers and say, ‘This person wants this set up, how do we make that come to life for them?'”It’s a different way of creating content for individuals I have connected with over the past five years.”Alysha Newman competes in the pole vault final in ParisCredit: APAlysha’s delight at coming third at the OIympicsCredit: APNewman’s winning personalty shows in competition and onlineCredit: GettySome glam content is shared on Newman’s OnlyFans platformCredit: Instagram / @alyshanewmanNewman revealed she gives the fans content that they want to seeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alyshanewman/Fear of joining OnlyFansOnlyFans has been accused of peddling illicit content, including pornography in the past.Newman admitted she had her reservations at joining the platform initially.She told us: “My first discussion was with my family. “I said, ‘I know there’s a lot of stigma behind this website, and this is new to me, but what do you think?””I remember my sister said, ‘If you don’t try, how would you ever know?'”And she was right. If I didn’t go on it then, then I wouldn’t be on it now. Clearly something resonated with me and it changed my life completely.”You get to be who you want. I’ve said as the years have gone on that I could be the person who changes that stigma about OnlyFans.”It was important for me to show other athletes that they can join and it can be a safe community.”That’s been a key part of my messaging. Other athletes have seen the content I have put out and have been shocked because they expected it to be different because of their perception of OnlyFans.”I know I won’t get everybody to change their mindset, that’s not my goal.A lot of people that don’t like what I do are a lot of people I won’t take personal opinions from.”Newman revealed she enjoys having complete control over the content she puts outAlthough Newman had her reservations about OnlyFans at first”But I have a community that loves me and supports me. It’s a safe space where people feel they can join me on this journey and I can let the rest go.”There were a couple times of, early on, when I had second thoughts and wondered if I should be doing it.”But my family told me to hold out, try it at the Olympics in Tokyo, and see how you feel about it.”A lot of people that don’t like what I do are a lot of people I won’t take personal opinions from.”Inspiration from her fansNewman is thankful to her OnlyFans fanbase, who she said empower her when she’s feeling down. “I’ve said this so many times – without fans there wouldn’t be sport. I’m well aware of that. That medal I received is just as much their’s as it is mine,” she said.”They brought me so much energy, and the people that have been with me since 2021 have only been encouraging me.”They have been the ones that have told me, ‘You’ve got this’ on days when I haven’t been feeling my best.”It’s been a platform I never would’ve expected I would have liked over all the other platforms.READ MORE SUN STORIESNewman started her OnlyFans account in 2021Credit: https://www.instagram.com/alyshanewman/Initially, Newman set the account up so fans can follow her at the Tokyo OlympicsCredit: ReutersHer account snowballed and has now become a community and safe space for Newman”It was just something I wanted to share with other people when Covid came and nobody could be at the Olympics in Tokyo, and it has snowballed.”It is this huge community now, which I am so thankful for.” More

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      Why is Denise Lewis stepping down as a BBC pundit?

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      DENISE LEWIS has been a key part of the BBC’s athletics coverage over the years, particularly at the Olympics. But the Paris 2024 games will be her last in the Beeb studio as she has decided to step down from her punditry role. Denise Lewis will no longer carry out her punditry role for the BBCCredit: GettyLewis became a legendary athlete for Team GB, winning heptathlon bronze at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. She followed that up by winning gold in Sydney four years later, quickly becoming a household name. Lewis also won two World Championship silvers, a European gold and two Commonwealth golds. Why is Denise Lewis stepping down as a BBC pundit?Lewis, 51, has been on our screens since 2009 but after a 15-year run she’s calling it quits.READ MORE ON DENISEThe Birmingham-born legend is set to return to her job as the President of UK Athletics.The news was announced on-air in the Stade de France studio with an emotional montage just one day before the end of the Paris 2024 Olympics.Legendary American sprinter Michael Johnson handed Lewis some flowers immediately after and Jessica Ennis-Hill wished her idol all the best for the future. Presenter Gabby Logan said: “I’m a super fan and I got to call her a colleague.Most read in Olympics”Denise, you’re generous, kind, fun and brilliant to work with. We are going to miss you so much – not just you’re athletics expertise but as a person.”We wish you all the very best. They have chosen the right person for the job.”Denise Lewis OBE on career challenges, inspirations and winning Olympic goldLewis said: “It’s a sad farewell, honestly, the best team. “Gabby at the helm, Jess, MJ and the whole production team, they are all here.”They make this programme what it is, all the runners over the years, they have been the most supportive, our fantastic editors, it has been a journey.”Denise also praised her former colleagues on Instagram posting a montage of pictures.She shared: For me it’s always about the people and over the last 15 years I’ve worked alongside some of the best. “Thank you @colinrayjackson for guiding me through those nerve wracking first few days when I joined the BBC sport team in 2009. “A massive thank you to the production teams, lighting & camera crews. Floor managers, runners and statisticians. Glam squad. We’ve had a hoot!”I’ll still be watching my favourite sport but from a different seat… hopefully the next seat will be cushioned.”Denise stepped down from the UK Athletics presidency in February 2024, after concerns over integrity were raised due to her decision to continue working as an athletics pundit for BBC Sport.At the time she said: “I’ve had to make the difficult decision to temporarily step away from my role as UKA president – with the upcoming Olympics and a hectic summer ahead.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I would only want to accept the role when it can have my full attention.”Denise has been a key part of the BBC athletics commentary team since 2009, after retiring from the sport in 2005. More

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      New Zealand high jumper goes viral after going UNDER the bar.. but has perfect response by later winning the gold medal

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      OLYMPICS star Hamish Kerr has gone viral for his high jump disaster despite going on to win the gold medal.Fans watching the men’s final last night were left in hysterics after he bizarrely threw himself under the bar.Hamish Kerr bizarrely threw himself under the barThe New Zealander has become an internet sensation after diving straight on the matCredit: ReutersBut he recovered to win the gold medalCredit: APKerr picked up speed as he approached the jump but surprisingly decided to bail out of the attempt at the last minute.The New Zealander instead dived straight onto the mat to the confusion of viewers.Kerr’s unusual flop has been turned into a meme, with the clip being viewed millions of times on social media.Fans hilariously captioned it: “Me to the sofa when I get home from work.”READ MORE IN OLYMPICSAnother joked: “When someone tells me the bar has been raised and they believe in me.”A third laughed: “How I dive into bed.”More commented: “Me playing Mario and Sonic at the Olympics and I forget to press the jump button.”But Kerr brilliantly responded to his poor effort and went on to win gold amid a controversial end.Most read in AthleticsOLYMPICS FREE BETS – SIGN UP OFFERS AND DEAL FOR PARIS 2024The 27-year-old and Team USA’s Shelby McEwen were tied at the end of the event and turned down the chance to share gold in favour of a jump-off to decide a winner.Both Kerr and McEwen were joint-top after clearing 2.36m but chose not to share first place.Naughtiest Olympic BlundersThey instead agreed to golden goal-style finish, with the bar set at 2.34m.Kerr got over it as McEwen then failed and had to accept silver.BBC’s Olympics line-up in fullPresenters:Clare BaldingGabby LoganHazel IrvineIsa GuhaJeanette KwakyeJJ ChalmersMark ChapmanStudio guests:Beth TweddleChris HoyDenise LewisFred SirieixJessica Ennis-HillKate Richardson-WalshKatherine GraingerLaura KennyMark FosterMichael JohnsonNicola AdamsRebecca AdlingtonTonia CouchRadio:Adrian ChilesEleanor OldroydKelly CatesMark ChapmanNaga MunchettyTony Livesey More

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      BBC pundit, 51, announces she’s quitting live on TV and reveals new job in emotional scenes

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      DENISE LEWIS said an emotional goodbye to the BBC as she quit her job as a pundit to start a new career. The 51-year-old has been on screens since 2009 and announced her shock departure live on TV. Denise Lewis said an emotional farewell to the BBCHer colleagues gave her a huge send-off, with Micheal Johnson handing her a bunch of flowersLewis brilliantly dropped her mic as she said goodbyeAs the Olympics athletics action came to a close in Paris, Lewis revealed she was taking up a new job as President of UK Athletics.Presenter Gabby Logan and colleagues Jessica Ennis-Hill and Michael Johnson gave the Sydney 2000 gold medallist an incredible send-off.After an stunning montage of her best moments, the American runner gave Lewis a huge bunch of flowers and said: “We love you and we are going to miss you. It’s been amazing working with you.”Ennis-Hill added: “I grew up watching you and was inspired by you. Now I’ve got to sit next to you. READ MORE IN OLYMPICS”It’s been such an honour and thank you for guiding me. Wish you all the best.”Logan said: “I’m a superfan and I got to call her a colleague. “Denise, you’re generous, kind, fun and brilliant to work with. We are going to miss you so much – not just you’re athletics expertise but as a person.”We wish you all the very best. They have chosen the right person for the job.Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLewis looked emotional as she said: “It’s a sad farewell, honestly, the best team. Gabby at the helm, Jess, MJ and the whole production team, they are all here.”They make this programme what it is, all the runners over the years, they have been the most supportive, our fantastic editors, it has been a journey.”BBC pundit, 51, announces she’s quitting live on TV and reveals new job in emotional scenesLewis then brilliantly signed off by dropping her microphone on the table to huge cheers from behind-the-scenes BBC employees.Opening up on her new role, the former heptathlon star explained: “It’s time to try to help develop the sport that has been so amazing to me.”I would not be in this position if I had not dared to dream, had a club, all the volunteers that make the clubs what they need to be.”I will be working with the membership, predominately grassroots as that is where the work needs to be done.”We need to make sure the pipeline to events like this [Olympics].”We need to encourage local communities to get involved with athletics.”BBC’s Olympics line-up in fullPresenters:Clare BaldingGabby LoganHazel IrvineIsa GuhaJeanette KwakyeJJ ChalmersMark ChapmanStudio guests:Beth TweddleChris HoyDenise LewisFred SirieixJessica Ennis-HillKate Richardson-WalshKatherine GraingerLaura KennyMark FosterMichael JohnsonNicola AdamsRebecca AdlingtonTonia CouchRadio:Adrian ChilesEleanor OldroydKelly CatesMark ChapmanNaga MunchettyTony Livesey More

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      Michael Johnson blasts ‘laughable’ Team USA after 4x100m team disqualified while legend Carl Lewis says ‘blow it up’

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      ATHLETICS legends Michael Johnson and Carl Lewis slammed Team USA after they were disqualified from the men’s 4x100m relay.The Americans had a nightmare in Paris as their relay gold medal drought extended to 20 years.Christian Coleman and Kenny Bednarek messed up the baton exchangeCredit: APMichael Johnson called USA’s relay flop ‘laughable’Credit: BBCCarl Lewis fumed on social mediaCredit: AFPLast night, they were disqualified for an illegal pass they made in the first change over as Canada got gold, South Africa took home silver and Team GB bronze.USA got it all wrong as Christian Coleman crashed into team-mate Kenny Bednarek to mess up the first baton pass, forcing the exchange to happen outside the legal zone.BBC pundit Johnson raged: “It’s laughable at this point. “The last time we won it at the Olympics I was still competing.”READ MORE IN OLYMPICSMeanwhile, Lewis tweeted: “It’s time to blow up the system. “It is clear that EVERYONE at is more concerned with relationships than winning. No athlete should step on the track and run another relay until this program is changed from top to bottom.”USA last won gold in the men’s 4x100m relay at Sydney 2000.Since then it has been a disaster every four years, starting with a poor baton exchange costing them gold at Athens 2004.Most read in AthleticsOLYMPICS FREE BETS – SIGN UP OFFERS AND DEAL FOR PARIS 2024They then dropped it in Beijing 2008 and were disqualified for doping at London 2012.Another poor pass saw them punished in Rio 2016 and a similar incident led to them not even reaching the final at Tokyo 2020.Five Greatest Olympic Moments EverBut they were all set to make amends in Paris – even without 100m winner Noah Lyles after he tested positive for Covid.Post-race, Coleman said: “We practised a lot. Me and Kenny have been on the team a few times and we felt really confident going out there. “It’s part of the sport. We wanted to do it, we wanted to bring it home, we knew we had the speed to do it but this is a risk-reward type of thing.”All of us are world class, and I expect all of us will be back on the team in LA. “I think on home soil, we’ll be able to have the confidence to bring it on home.” More

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      Alica Schmidt gives fans glimpse inside wild Olympics party as ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ gets over ‘relay team row’

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      ALICA SCHMIDT partied wildly as she let her hair down to celebrate the end of the Olympics.With the Games coming to an end tomorrow, the “world’s sexiest athlete” hit the dance floor on Friday night.Alica Schmidt partied long into the nightCredit: Instagram @alicasmdShe enjoyed a wild night with her fellow athletesCredit: Instagram @alicasmdThey celebrated the medal winners and danced to an Avicii hitCredit: Instagram @alicasmdSchmidt was involved in the 4x400m relayCredit: ReutersSchmidt came seventh in both eventsCredit: GettyShe has been dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’Credit: Instagram / @alicasmdSchmidt, 25, was invited to Team Germany’s end of Olympics celebration held at rugby ground Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris.The athlete took her 5.4 million Instagram followers behind-the-scenes at the luxury event as they spent the early evening watching all yesterday’s action on a big screen.Medal winners were then brought up to the stage before the champagne bottles were opened.The incredible venue transformed into a nightclub as Schmidt danced with her athletics pals.READ MORE ALICA SCHMIDTShe posted clips from the dance floor on social media as they had fun late into the night as she admitted it was her “first party in ages”.Olympians have enjoyed several wild nights after winning gold – from Snoop Dogg performing at Team USA’s basketball bash to pole vaulter Armando Duplantis looking worse for wear on Swedish TV the morning after.But it has not all been worth celebrating for Schmidt, who came seventh in both the women’s and mixed 4x400m relay heats, amid a team row.Things kicked-off inside the German’s camp as athlete Jean Paul Bredau criticised the decision to select Schmidt for the race ahead of his girlfriend Luna Bulmahn.Most read in AthleticsOLYMPICS FREE BETS – SIGN UP OFFERS AND DEAL FOR PARIS 2024Bulmahn then voiced her anger on social media and was removed from the team.On the row, Schmidt said: “I don’t want to say anything more about the topic now. It’s about the sporting performance.”Inside Olympics star Alica Schmidt’s glam lifestyleSchmidt has 5.4 million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram / @alicasmdShe lives the life of luxuryCredit: Instagram / @alicasmdModelling and being invited to red carpet eventsCredit: GettyParis 2024 was her Olympics debutCredit: PASchmidt did not let a team row stop her from loving the GamesCredit: Instagram @alicasmdParis Olympics with 300k condomsThe Olympic Games arrive at the “City of LoveNearly 15,000 residents – around 10,500 of which are athletes – will be cramming into the Olympic village between July 26 and August 11.To ensure the athletes feel at home, a number of provisions have been made by organisers.One of these is the stocking of some 300,000 condoms, in theory enough for around two every day during the run of the Games. A number of Olympic athletes have opened the door on their steamy lives behind-the-scenes when in camp, including huge sex orgies and parties.London 2012 had claimed the title of “the raunchiest Games ever”, but the 150,000 condoms ordered paled in comparison to the 450,000 ordered for the Rio Games four years later.Condoms have been laid on by organisers at every game since Seoul 1988, when it they were used to spread awareness of HIV and AIDS.Even with an intimacy ban at Tokyo 2020 due to Covid-19, some 150,000 johnnies were handed out.Read the full story here. More

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      Moment Olympics 2024 star gives dozy cameraman death stare after he bizarrely ambles into middle of track during race

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      THIS is the moment a cameraman bizarrely ambled into the middle of the track DURING a race.Athletics star Jakob Ingebrigtsen was left stunned after nearly crashing into him – and even looked back to give the camera operator a death stare.The cameraman blocked the path of the runnersCredit: BBCJakob Ingebrigtsen turned and gestured at the cameramanThe Norwegian was back on the track this morning after narrowly missing out on a medal in the 1500m last night.Ingebrigtsen was involved in a chaotic second heat of the men’s 5000m. With just a few minutes to go until the final lap, the runner tried to overtake his rivals on the outside.But the 23-year-old was nearly wiped out by a rogue cameraman casually strolling across the track.READ MORE ON OLYMPICSThe man bizarrely took a terrible moment to make his way to the field events and somehow all athletes managed to avoid him.But Ingebrigtsen was furious and gave the cameraman a death stare as he turned around and gestured at him.Despite the unexpected obstacle, he was able to recover and win the heat. But that was not the only chaotic moment in the race after Team GB star George Mills had a huge bust-up with France’s Hugo Hay.Most read in AthleticsOLYMPICS FREE BETS – SIGN UP OFFERS AND DEAL FOR PARIS 2024Mills, who is the son of ex-England player Danny, was tripped up and fell to the ground along with four of fellow runners.The stumble took him from eight place to 18th and seemingly cost him his Olympic dream.Every team GB gold at the Paris OlympicsMills angrily confronted Hay moments after crossing the line, giving him a push and appearing to tell him to “f**k off”.Following an investigation from officials, the 25-year-old was allowed to advance to the next round.Reflecting on the incident, Mills said: “I mean I think it’s pretty clear, I got stepped out on.”I was about to kick on in the home straight and boom. The French lad took me down.”When asked what he said to the Hay, he replied: “I’m probably not allowed to say.”Jakob Ingebrigtsen fought back to win the heatCredit: AP More

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      Who is Jessica Ennis-Hill? Olympic heptathlon gold medallist, Dame and BBC Olympics 2024 presenter

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      DAME JESSICA ENNIS-HILL is one of the most decorated British sportswomen in history – having conquered the world as a heptathlete and winning multiple medals.As a professional, she has won gold medals in the Olympics, the World Championships, the World Indoor Championships and the European Championships. Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill is in the BBC studio during the 2024 OlympicsCredit: BBC She is one Great Britain’s most successful track and field athletes ever Jessica Ennis-Hill proudly showing off her gold medal she won at the 2012 Olympic GamesCredit: Getty ImagesShe retired after the Rio 2016 Olympics, leaving behind a glittering career that brought her vast amounts of success.Here’s everything you need to know about her.How old is Jessica Ennis-Hill? What’s her background?The superstar was born on January 28, 1986 in Sheffield, where she is one of two daughters to father from Jamaica, and a mother from England.She is aged 38.Both her parents had an interest in athletics – her dad was a keen sprinter, whilst her mum preferred the high jump – and they introduced her to the sport as a child taking her to the Don Valley Stadium to watch events.She ended up joining the City of Sheffield and Dearne Athletic Club aged 11 where she excelled, and attended King Ecgbert School, before graduating from the University of Sheffield with a 2:2 in psychology. Ennis-Hill, 38, enjoyed a glittering career when she won gold medals in all of the major competitionsCredit: PA:Press AssociationWhat was Jessica Ennis-Hill’s career record?In junior competitions, Jessica won two silver medals in the 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games, and won in the heptathlon at the 2005 European Athletics Junior Championships.Her professional career took off when she took home a bronze in the Commonwealth Games in heptathlon in 2006 at Melbourne.In 2009 she won the gold medal in World Championships, a whopping 238 points ahead of Jennifer Oeser in second, and in 2010 took won the gold in the World Indoor Championships and the European Championships.In 2011 she won a silver medal in the World Championships, although this has now been upgraded to a gold medal after Tatyana Chernova was proved of being a drugs cheat. She also won at the World Championships in 2015.After winning a silver medal at the 2012 World Indoor Championships Jessica cemented herself in Great British folklore after picking home the gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.However, she couldn’t defend her title in Rio last year as she had to settle for a silver. The Sheffield star holding aloft her silver medal she won in the heptathlon at the 2016 Olympic GamesCredit: PA:Press AssociationWhen did Jess get married? How many children do they have?In 2013, Jessica Ennis married Andy Hill in Derbyshire, and announced she would be known as Jessica Ennis-Hill.She was forced to withdraw from participation in the 2014 Commonwealth Games as she was pregnant with her first child – her son Reggie was born in July 2014.On March 16 Jess announced she’s pregnant again on Instagram with a photograph of Reggie holding a book entitled “I’m Going to be a Big Brother!”.She wrote: “Someone’s going to be a big brother 😊 Another little Ennis-Hill on the way. So happy.”She gave birth to to her daughter Olivia on September 23, 2017. What does DBE mean?In 2017, Ennis-Hill was appointed as Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2017 New Year Honours list.The 38-year-old was awarded the second highest class for her services to athletics in which she has achieved so much success.What has Jessica Ennis-Hill done since retiring from athletics?Ennis-Hill is regularly seen on BBC Sport where she covers athletics – she is in Paris for the 2024 Olympics and in 2023 was part of the team for the World Championships.The Olympic great stayed away from TV shows for a long time to raise her children.However, she has recently appeared on Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel and has signed up to the Who Do You Think You Are? reboot.Ennis-Hill also does a lot of charity work and has helped raise funds for Children in Need.On her Instagram page – which has over 400k followers – she also posts about health and fitness. More