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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 ‘Alarm bells’ for authorities: is there too much cricket being played?Talking Point Ben Stokes quitting one-day internationals has sparked a debate over the packed schedule By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published Talking Point
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 Heading ban trial for under-12s: a ‘watershed moment’ for English footballTalking Point Deliberate heading could be removed from kids matches from the 2023-24 season By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated Talking Point
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 Rixos Premium Dubrovnik review: a game of views, swims and buffetsThe Week Recommends Enjoy five-star rooms, food and facilities at this luxury resort in Croatia By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published The Week Recommends
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 Heritage Hotel Fermai Split MGallery review: an ultra-chic stay in bustling SplitThe Week Recommends This boutique is located just minutes from the old town, palace and promenade By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published The Week Recommends
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 Cameron Smith: Aussie ‘mullet man’ storms to victory at The OpenIn the Spotlight Smith secured his first major title after holding off Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy at St Andrews By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published In the Spotlight
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 Ireland seal historic series win against the All Blacks in New ZealandSpeed Read On the big ‘decider’ weekend England beat Australia, but Wales and Scotland lost By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published Speed Read
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 Gallery: Team GB medal hopes at the 2022 World Athletics ChampionshipsIn the Spotlight The worlds get underway at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published In the Spotlight
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 The Open 2022: predictions, players to watch, tee-times and TVIn Depth The 150th edition takes place at the home of golf – St Andrews in Scotland By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated In Depth
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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 By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published In the Spotlight
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 Elena Rybakina vs. Ons Jabeur: Wimbledon women’s final preview and predictionsfeature Both players are making their maiden appearance in a grand slam final By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published feature
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 Wimbledon 2022: Friday’s order of playfeature British hope Norrie takes on defending champion Djokovic on Centre Court By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated feature
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 Novak Djokovic vs. Cameron Norrie: Wimbledon semi-final preview and predictionsfeature Can the British No.1 stun the defending champ and reach Sunday’s final? By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated feature
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 A weekend in Llandudno, north Wales: travel guide, things to do, food and drinkThe Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a break in this Welsh ‘seaside gem’ By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published The Week Recommends
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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, The Week UK Published feature
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 2022 US Open guide: predictions, tee-times, odds and TVfeature Rory McIlroy heads to The Country Club as favourite following his win in Canada By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated feature
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 Wild swimming: the UK’s best outdoor swim spotsIn Pictures Cool off and take a dip in rivers, lakes, waterfalls and seas By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published In Pictures
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 Who is Darwin Nunez? The ‘modern striker’ signing for LiverpoolIn the Spotlight Portuguese club Benfica confirm a deal for the Uruguay international worth up to €100m By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published In the Spotlight
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 A weekend in St Ives, Cornwall: travel guide, attractions and things to doThe Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a break in the arty Cornish beach town By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published The Week Recommends
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 A weekend in Barcelona: travel guide, attractions and things to doThe Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a city break in Catalonia’s cultured capital By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published The Week Recommends
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 Top ten most valuable football players in the world in 2022In the Spotlight PSG star Kylian Mbappé leads the way in football’s estimated transfer value list By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published In the Spotlight
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 Iga Swiatek: the unstoppable superstar of women’s tennisIn the Spotlight Polish world No.1 is now on a 35-game winning streak after her French Open triumph By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published In the Spotlight
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 In pictures: ten of the best beaches in the UKThe Week Recommends With ‘summer’ on the horizon it’s time to explore some of Britain’s top coastal gems By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published The Week Recommends
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 Life after Roman: Chelsea’s new era begins after takeover is completedfeature Todd Boehly reveals his vision for the club, plus a look at the possible ins and outs at the Bridge By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published feature
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 Louie London review: a saucy New Orleans-style restaurant in Covent GardenThe Week Recommends The Creole dishes at this jazzy hot-spot are a delight – we urge you to dip in By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published The Week Recommends
