Trump denies lobbying for Russia to be given 2026 World Cup place May 7, 2025 President Trump insists he is not lobbying for Russia to be parachuted into the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the US despite saying it could be “a good incentive” for an end to war in Ukraine. Russia and its clubs have been banned from international football since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and European [...]
Briatore back with bang as Alpine axe Doohan for Colapinto after six races May 7, 2025 The Alpine Formula 1 team have announced that Argentinian Franco Colapinto will replace fellow youngster Jack Doohan for the next five races. Rookie Doohan’s future has been in doubt since Colapinto, 21, signed for Alpine from Williams in January as a reserve driver. Colapinto will now be given his chance alongside Pierre Gasly until at [...]
David Natroshvili: The Visionary Behind SPRIBE’s iGaming Revolution May 7, 2025 | Sponsored David Natroshvili, founder and CEO of SPRIBE, has rapidly transformed the iGaming landscape with his innovative approach to game development. Since its inception in 2018, SPRIBE has become synonymous with cutting-edge gaming experiences, most notably through its flagship game, Aviator. Pioneering a New Gaming Genre Recognising a stagnation in traditional online casino offerings, Natroshvili sought [...]
Jannik Sinner and anti-doping bans in tennis: How players can mitigate risks May 7, 2025 Jannik Sinner’s reappearance at the Italian Open guarantees attention, following his three-month suspension for failing two “in-competition” drug tests, during and eight days after Indian Wells last year, for the banned anabolic steroid clostebol. Ranked world No1, the three-time Grand Slam winner’s return to competitive tennis at his home tournament this week is a reminder [...]
Sky Sports, TNT and Premier Sports snub England Rugby vs USA Test May 7, 2025 Ahead of the Game: England Rugby rights snub, Nottingham Forest ownership, TNT Sports backs Premiership, Relevent Sports in London and WTA commercial agreement England are facing a TV blackout for their summer rugby union Test match against the USA, with no domestic broadcasters bidding for the rights. Sky Sports will show the first two Tests [...]
Boehly: Chelsea fans may need to wait until 2042 for new stadium May 6, 2025 Chelsea fans may need to wait until 2042 before they can move from Stamford Bridge to a new home, co-owner Todd Boehly warned on Tuesday. The club have fallen behind London rivals including Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham in swapping old stadia for new arenas, or vastly upgrading existing infrastructure. But with a move to [...]
Trafalgar Square to stage NBA basketball final this summer May 6, 2025 London landmark Trafalgar Square will host an NBA basketball final this summer as the capital gets set to welcome the American sporting behemoth. The junior NBA 3×3 Finals will touch down in the centre of the capital, in the shadow of Nelson’s Column. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: “London is the sporting capital of [...]
Metal and Pop to hit the right notes in Victoria Cup May 6, 2025 SATURDAY’S Victoria Cup is the epitome of a cavalry charge with a field of 29 set to line up over Ascots straight seven furlongs. Such a large field provides plenty of each-way opportunity, with most bookmakers offering extra places, and a few horses at big prices catch the eye. None more so than the Jack [...]
Comedy and Emiyn look a divine duo at Chester May 6, 2025 AFTER the first two Classics of the Flat season last weekend, this week’s Chester May Meeting looks set to provide some clues for the next two Classics on the agenda, next month’s Oaks and Derby from Epsom. Aidan O’Brien always targets the three-day meeting with some of his Classic hopefuls, so it will be interesting [...]
All systems Go for Whyte to Win and end losing streak May 6, 2025 YOU CAN guarantee that trainer Douglas Whyte will arrive at Happy Valley on Wednesday armed with every lucky charm he has at his disposal. The former 13-time champion jockey has suffered desperate times of late, saddling a sequence of 37 losers, and is unlikely to remember the last time he visited the winners’ circle just [...]