London Broncos aim for reach with teen festival May 27, 2026 The London Broncos rugby league team this week invited 150 junior players from the capital and surrounding area as the hopeful Super League side looks to expand its reach. The team, who play out of Wimbledon’s Cherry Red Records Stadium, are into their first season under new ownership after being purchased by an Australian consortium [...]
Duplantis follows Bolt in having special ticket for athletics fans May 27, 2026 Pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis has followed in the footsteps of Usain Bolt by putting his name to a category of reduced price tickets for children. The Swedish field athlete’s Mondo Ticket will see young people able to watch the European Championships in Birmingham for £6.31, which mimics his world record. Jack Buckner, chief of UK Athletics, [...]
Brentford to seek permission for six concerts at stadium May 27, 2026 Premier League side Brentford wants to stage “up to six” concerts each year as clubs look to diversify their revenue streams. The 17,250-capacity G-Tech Community Stadium has been home to the Bees since a move from west London’s iconic Griffin Park in 2020. Now Brentford, who finished ninth in the Premier League this season, are [...]
Commonwealth Games King’s Baton Relay hits the City streets May 27, 2026 Paternoster Square basked in the May sunshine on Tuesday for the arrival of the King’s Baton Relay. The event marks a key ceremonial moment ahead of this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Each of the participating nations have received a personalised relay baton, with Team England launching their relay in the City of London. The [...]
West Ham face exodus threat amid 50 per cent cut to player wages May 27, 2026 West Ham’s players will be hit with a 50 per cent wage cut after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed. City AM understands that a relegation decrease clause is written into all player contracts, a factor that will make retaining their star players difficult as the club attempts to rebuild a squad capable [...]
Embrace Elegant Life to secure a Valley win May 26, 2026 RACEGOERS in Hong Kong will have plenty to look forward to when they arrive at Happy Valley for a nine-race programme starting at 11.40am on Wednesday. With just two months and 14 race meetings left of the 2025/26 season, the race for the trainers’ title continues to catch the eye, with only 10 wins separating [...]
Robot and Atzeni will make you thank your Lucky Stars May 26, 2026 THERE is little doubt trainer David Hayes would have breathed a huge sigh of relief when Sunday’s winner My Mars broke a long losing sequence for the stable, stretching back to the end of last month. A total of 56 consecutive losers would have put a serious dent in the aspirations of Hayes, who is [...]
Fifa World Cup under drone terrorism threat, security experts warn May 26, 2026 Fifa World Cup organisers will be on alert amid fears domestic terror cells could surface at next month’s tournament, security experts have warned. The quadrennial tournament heads to North America next month for its next iteration – spanning 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico – and keeping the millions of attending fans [...]
Embassy officials praise Arsenal ahead of ‘Visit Rwanda Champions League final’ May 26, 2026 The High Commission of Rwanda this week congratulated Arsenal on their Premier League title days before a Visit Rwanda partnership concludes at the Champions League final. The Gunners won their first domestic title in 22 years and lifted the Premier League trophy on Sunday. This weekend they have the chance to add a Champions League [...]
VVV Sports eyes Nasdaq listing after £5m raise for US expansion May 26, 2026 London-listed VVV Sports, believed to be the only public pure-play vehicle for investing in padel and pickleball, is planning to join Nasdaq later this year. The company, founded by British entrepreneur Jonathan Rowland, will retain its place on the Aquis stock exchange but is seeking a dual listing as it expands its US footprint. Before [...]