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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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
By Mike Starling Published
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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’
By Mike Starling Published
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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
By Mike Starling Published
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2022 Uefa Champions League final: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid preview, predictions and TV
feature Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s showpiece in Paris
By Mike Starling Last updated
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A weekend in Newcastle upon Tyne: travel guide, attractions and things to do
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a city break in the north east party ‘Toon’
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Premier League goes to the wire: the ‘most exciting’ final day ever?
feature A look at the title, top four and relegation permutations ahead of Sunday’s fixtures
By Mike Starling Published
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2022 PGA Championship: predictions, tee-times and groups to watch
feature Everything you need to know about the men’s golf major at Southern Hills
By Mike Starling Published
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A weekend in Dublin: travel guide, attractions and things to do
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a city break in Ireland’s capital
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Jake Daniels comes out as gay: reactions to a landmark moment for British football
feature Blackpool forward, 17, is the UK’s only openly gay male professional footballer
By Mike Starling Published
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Uefa Europa League final: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Rangers preview, predictions and TV
feature Can the Glasgow side make history in the final in Seville?
By Mike Starling Published
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2022 FA Cup final: Chelsea vs. Liverpool preview, predictions, kick-off time and TV coverage
feature Premier League rivals go head-to-head in another Wembley final
By Mike Starling Published
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Wing Wing London ‘chimaek’ review: fried chicken, beer and a large side of K-pop
The Week Recommends Forget bibimbap or barbecue, chimaek is the king of all Korean cuisines
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Erling Haaland: are Man City signing the ‘next best player in the world’?
In the Spotlight City have reached an agreement in principle for the Borussia Dortmund goal machine
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Tottenham vs. Arsenal predictions: race for the Premier League top four
feature Expect a ‘seismic’ north London derby with Champions League qualification on the line
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