Six London bars and pubs to watch the Six Nations at in 2026 February 19, 2026 The Six Nations is here, and it is time to scramble to book a table for the best fixtures throughout February and March. City AM has listed some of our favourites to try across the tournament. Take a look. Brigadiers The City’s favourite Indian grill, Brigadiers, is going all out for the Six Nations this [...]
IOC looks tin-eared at best, cruel at worst over Ukraine helmet saga February 19, 2026 The reputations of the IOC and its president Kirsty Coventry have suffered badly from its handling of the Ukraine helmet row at the Winter Olympics, says Ed Warner. Are you not entertained? The Winter Olympics have delivered stories ranging from the titillating (penile injections, condom shortages and a narcissistic declaration of infidelity) to the enraging [...]
New York Knicks could be first publicly traded NBA team in 24 years February 18, 2026 The New York Knicks could become the first NBA team in more than 20 years to be publicly traded under proposals being considered by their current owners. New York Stock Exchange-traded Madison Square Garden Sports Corp currently holds both the Knicks and the NHL’s New York Rangers but could split them into two separate listed [...]
Ospreys: CMA case over Cardiff Rugby sale not yet live February 18, 2026 Swansea Council’s call for the Competition and Markets Authority to look into the sale of Cardiff Rugby and the future of the Ospreys is yet to be made an active case. The local government of Wales’ third-biggest city has called upon the CMA to “investigate the proposed takeover of Cardiff Rugby which could lead to [...]
Russians at Paralympics opens door for LA28 Olympics return, expert warns February 18, 2026 Allowing Russian athletes to compete in the Paralympics under their national flag opens up the same opportunities at the next Olympic Games, according to geopolitical experts. Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will be able to compete under their native flags at the upcoming Paralympic Games in Milan after the International Paralympic Committee lifted its [...]
LIV Golf teams up with Open Championship chiefs the R&A February 18, 2026 LIV Golf has announced a collaboration with the R&A, organisers of the Open Championship, and the USGA, which runs the US Open. The global circuit, which features stars such as Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and 2022 Open winner Cameron Smith, has engaged the R&A’s Sustainable Agronomy Service and the USGA’s Green Section to consult on [...]
How the business of photographing the Winter Olympics has changed February 18, 2026 Getty Images’ Ken Mainardis takes us through how the business of snapping the Winter Olympics has changed over time. Picture this – you hoist a 20kg bag of camera equipment onto your back and ski down an Olympic course to lie down in the snow and wait for hours for competition to start, all so [...]
Employment Rights Act changes could cost Premier League clubs millions February 18, 2026 Premier League clubs could be forced to pay millions in player dismissal fees when Labour changes to the Employment Rights Act come into force next year. It comes as the UK’s unemployment rate reached a near five-year high on Tuesday morning. The Employment Rights Act, a brainchild of former deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, will [...]
Senior Red Bull Racing figure leaves F1 team weeks before new season February 17, 2026 The period of personnel upheaval continued at the Red Bull Formula 1 team on Tuesday with the departure of chief designer Craig Skinner. Skinner had been with the outfit for 20 years and his departure follows in the footsteps of the likes of design guru Adrian Newey and former Team Principal Christian Horner in leaving the [...]
King’s Doyen can be Chief at Kempton once again February 17, 2026 KEMPTON is the main port of call this Saturday with a competitive card featuring three Grade Twos as well as the Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase (3.35pm). Last year’s winner Katate Dori returns to defend his crown in the feature handicap and is worthy of the utmost respect for trainer Sam Thomas, who has won this [...]