Lazio owner calls Qatari takeover talk a plot to hit club’s share price October 13, 2025 Lazio’s ownership has labelled reports of takeover talks with a Qatari suitor “completely false” and an attempt to damage the Italian club’s share price. The Rome-based two-time Serie A champions have been repeatedly linked with the tiny Gulf state since Italy’s former prime minister alleged that the Emir of Qatar was a Lazio fan. “This [...]
Anthony Watson on Red Roses, padel and giving back to sport October 12, 2025 Injury may have forced Anthony Watson to cut short his rugby career but he hasn’t kicked all of his sporting activities into touch. The former British and Irish Lions and England international is working on his golf game, enjoys a hit at his local padel club and has recently become an ambassador for the Laureus [...]
Zavateri can offer World Pool punters Grande value October 11, 2025 WORLD Pool is in operation for the first five races on the card from Newmarket today, where the feature is the Group One Dewhurst Stakes (3.00pm). It’s a race that sees ZAVATERI and Gstaad lock horns once again, after the former narrowly got the better of the argument in the National Stakes at the Curragh [...]
PDC boss Porter on Saudi Darts Masters and future of Ally Pally October 11, 2025 If you have tuned into the World Grand Prix of darts in Leicester this weekend, you’d have needed to stare deep into your screen to see an empty seat at the 3,000 capacity Mattioli Arena. The sport’s hottest property Luke Littler has been showing off in the early rounds, and the class of years gone [...]
Elegant Life can put the Fownes stable back on track October 10, 2025 RESULTS did not go according to plan for the Caspar Fownes stable at Happy Valley in midweek, when the trainer left his favourite venue empty-handed, despite three places from half-a-dozen raiders. The four-time champion trainer will look to change his fortunes around with a strong raiding party of eight gallopers at Sha Tin, with the [...]
Glorious Success still on the horizon for Mr Eustace October 10, 2025 RACING resumes in Hong Kong at Sha Tin on Sunday, with a 10-race programme including a couple of races on the all-weather surface. The was no luck for trainer David Eustace again at Happy Valley in midweek, as he attempted to finally get a winner on the board for the season. Eustace must have thought [...]
Israel-Premier Tech cyclist says he’s facing £26m damages claim October 10, 2025 A former Israel-Premier Tech cyclist has said he is facing a damages claim of £26m following the voluntary termination of his grand tour contract. Canada’s Derek Gee was part of the Israel-Premier Tech team until September, when he left the side in a move he described as “nothing more than an exercise” of his “fundamental [...]
Manchester United stadium plans move into next phase October 10, 2025 Manchester United have moved into the next phase of their stadium build after co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe insisted they can be the most profitable club in the world. Foster + Partners unveiled designs for a new edition of Old Trafford, which will be located on land adjacent to the Theatre of Dreams, in March. It [...]
Former Chelsea chief lands role with Hong Kong Jockey Club October 10, 2025 Former Chelsea chief Casper Stylsvig has been appointed sports business executive director of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Stylsvig had been stalwart of Chelsea since 2023 – having also held roles at Fulham, Barcelona, Manchester United and AC Milan – but departed the club in September with some reports citing the failure to secure a [...]
Nutella owners plan $100m World Cup and Super Bowl marketing spree October 10, 2025 Nutella owner Ferrero will spend over $100m on marketing campaigns related to the Fifa World Cup and 2026 Super Bowl. The confectioner, founded in Italy but based in Luxembourg, has been in the United States for decades but is looking to surge into the North American sports sector. The United States will co-host the 2026 [...]