Some FA Cup games to stay on BBC in boost for free-to-air sport May 14, 2024 The BBC has retained live TV rights to the FA Cup after agreeing a new four-year partnership with the competition’s main broadcaster TNT Sports. From 2025-26 it will show 14 live games a year – two per round until the quarter-finals, plus one semi-final and the final – as well as highlights. The deal is [...]
Why arguing against prize money for Olympic athletes is irrational and outdated May 13, 2024 It’s time for the rational brain to take over. These are not the beliefs of a modern, diverse and multi-ethnic society.
Who owns Aston Villa? How much did Edens and Sawiris pay in 2017? May 13, 2024 All you need to know about who owns Aston Villa.
Women’s basketball is on the up – now funding bodies must shoot for the moon May 10, 2024 Instead of enjoying a celebratory moment that inspires growth, the sport’s impetus is under threat.
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund to get UK tax break for Champions League final May 9, 2024 Ordinarily, the UK levies income tax on earnings for any time overseas-based athletes spend competing in Britain.
New 999-year Millwall lease hailed as fantastic news for Bermondsey and London May 9, 2024 Championship side Millwall have secured a new 999-year lease that should breathe life into London’s football scene. The Bermondsey club are one of 14 London clubs currently in the Premier League and the EFL. And despite having another 120 years on its current lease, the new near-1,000 agreement will lift red tape on redevelopment of [...]
Jackson Wray on salary cap jibes from fans, Saracens’ legacy and his new life in the City May 9, 2024 Interview with Jackson Wray on Saracens' legacy and his journey from elite sport to the Square Mile.
Ed Warner: Why Bournemouth are my Premier League team of the season May 9, 2024 Our columnist on the contrasting fortunes of Bournemouth, Everton, Tom Brady and Bromley FC.
Departure of FIA chief Robyn after just 18 months sparks concerns May 8, 2024 The departure of Natalie Robyn as chief executive of motorsport’s governing body the FIA after just 18 months has been described as a “shame” and “disappointing” by leading equality commentators in racing. Robyn became the first ever chief executive of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile in November 2022, a move trumpeted by president Mohammed Ben [...]
Championship and Sky to SCRAP 3pm football blackout in August May 8, 2024 The 3pm football blackout has been scrapped by the EFL and Sky Sports for the opening weekend of the season with every game set to be broadcast. It is part of a new deal that will see the broadcaster increase its live coverage by 50 per cent from next season. The £935m deal will involve [...]