Mike Starling, The Week UK
Mike Starling is the former digital features editor at The Week. He started his career in 2001 in Gloucestershire as a sports reporter and sub-editor and has since held various roles as a writer and editor at news, travel and B2B publications.
Sport is his specialist subject, but the growth of the sporting industry in the past 20 years has seen him cover the related business, tourism and marketing arenas as much as the action on the field. He has spoken at a number of sports business conferences and also worked as a consultant creating sports travel content for tourism boards. His international experience includes spells living and working in Dubai, UAE; Brisbane, Australia; and Beirut, Lebanon. He has worked on a number of publication launches, including a daily newspaper, travel magazine and news website.
Latest articles by Mike Starling, The Week UK
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik review: a game of views, swims and buffets
The Week Recommends Enjoy five-star rooms, food and facilities at this luxury resort in Croatia
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Heritage Hotel Fermai Split MGallery review: an ultra-chic stay in bustling Split
The Week Recommends This boutique is located just minutes from the old town, palace and promenade
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Cameron Smith: Aussie ‘mullet man’ storms to victory at The Open
In the Spotlight Smith secured his first major title after holding off Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy at St Andrews
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Ireland seal historic series win against the All Blacks in New Zealand
Speed Read On the big ‘decider’ weekend England beat Australia, but Wales and Scotland lost
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Gallery: Team GB medal hopes at the 2022 World Athletics Championships
In the Spotlight The worlds get underway at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon
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The Open 2022: predictions, players to watch, tee-times and TV
In Depth The 150th edition takes place at the home of golf – St Andrews in Scotland
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Raheem Sterling: Chelsea move ‘makes sense for all’
In the Spotlight England star set for return to west London from Manchester City
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Elena Rybakina vs. Ons Jabeur: Wimbledon women’s final preview and predictions
feature Both players are making their maiden appearance in a grand slam final
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Wimbledon 2022: Friday’s order of play
feature British hope Norrie takes on defending champion Djokovic on Centre Court
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Novak Djokovic vs. Cameron Norrie: Wimbledon semi-final preview and predictions
feature Can the British No.1 stun the defending champ and reach Sunday’s final?
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A weekend in Llandudno, north Wales: travel guide, things to do, food and drink
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a break in this Welsh ‘seaside gem’
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The Gareth Southgate debate: should the England boss be sacked?
feature Fans turned on the Three Lions head coach after humiliating 4-0 loss to Hungary
By Mike Starling Published
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2022 US Open guide: predictions, tee-times, odds and TV
feature Rory McIlroy heads to The Country Club as favourite following his win in Canada
By Mike Starling Last updated
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Wild swimming: the UK’s best outdoor swim spots
In Pictures Cool off and take a dip in rivers, lakes, waterfalls and seas
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Who is Darwin Nunez? The ‘modern striker’ signing for Liverpool
In the Spotlight Portuguese club Benfica confirm a deal for the Uruguay international worth up to €100m
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A weekend in St Ives, Cornwall: travel guide, attractions and things to do
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a break in the arty Cornish beach town
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A weekend in Barcelona: travel guide, attractions and things to do
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a city break in Catalonia’s cultured capital
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Top ten most valuable football players in the world in 2022
In the Spotlight PSG star Kylian Mbappé leads the way in football’s estimated transfer value list
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Iga Swiatek: the unstoppable superstar of women’s tennis
In the Spotlight Polish world No.1 is now on a 35-game winning streak after her French Open triumph
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In pictures: ten of the best beaches in the UK
The Week Recommends With ‘summer’ on the horizon it’s time to explore some of Britain’s top coastal gems
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Life after Roman: Chelsea’s new era begins after takeover is completed
feature Todd Boehly reveals his vision for the club, plus a look at the possible ins and outs at the Bridge
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Louie London review: a saucy New Orleans-style restaurant in Covent Garden
The Week Recommends The Creole dishes at this jazzy hot-spot are a delight – we urge you to dip in
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Uefa Champions League final: blame game begins for chaos in Paris
feature Liverpool call for an investigation as Uefa are accused of a ‘narrative of lies’
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Top ten most valuable football clubs in the world in 2022
feature Real Madrid top Forbes’s football rich list ahead of Barcelona and Man Utd
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