Manchester United sign Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna July 14, 2024 Manchester United have signed Netherlands international Joshua Zirkzee in what is the first major signing since Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased a quarter of the club. The Dutch forward has signed with the Manchester club until 2029 from Italian Serie A club Bologna, where he helped them achieve Champions League football. He formerly played [...]
Thank you Jimmy Anderson. Watching you bowl has been iconic July 14, 2024 Sitting in the Mound Stand at Lord’s as a punter and hearing “bowling from the Pavilion End, James Anderson” was genuinely goosebump-worthy. Mere minutes before the 41-year-old, who had been handed a forced retirement by the England and Wales Cricket Board, finished his career just four wickets shy of Shane Warne’s total, he walked out [...]
England hopes: Nation readies for Three Lions’ date with destiny at Euro 2024 July 14, 2024 England fans across the country are awaiting what might be the biggest night of the year ahead of the tonight's European cup final clash with Spain.
Krejcikova pays tribute to late mentor after fulfilling Wimbledon dream July 14, 2024 Krejcikova beat Italian Jasmine Paolini 6-2 2-6 6-4 on Saturday to become the fourth Czech woman to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish.
How can brands maximise opportunities around the Olympic Games? July 13, 2024 The summer of sports is well underway with the Olympic Games around the corner, and brands have more unique opportunities than ever to engage with consumers. But how can they get it right and maximise these opportunities? When talking with Snapchat’s senior manager for international sports partnerships, Kahlen Macaulay, we uncovered three key principles: authenticity, [...]
Extreme E in Scotland will be at centre of changing landscape July 12, 2024 Change seems to be in the air up in Dumfries and Galloway this weekend. Last week’s General Election may not have seen a switch in party in the Scottish constituency but at the Glenmuckloch opencast coal mine will be the backdrop for a key shift in motorsport, through Extreme E, and how it’s powered this [...]
Be Brave and back CP to halt Lui’s path to Glory July 12, 2024 EXPECT Francis Lui to be crowned champion trainer for the first time when Sha Tin hosts the final programme of the 2023/24 season in Hong Kong on Sunday. The 65-year-old may still be one winner behind rival Pierre Ng going into the final day, but it would come as a major disappointment to the stable [...]
Achiever Richards can end this season on the Up July 12, 2024 TRAINER Jamie Richards is capable of securing an end of season boost before the curtain comes down on the 2023/34 season after racing at Sha Tin on Sunday. It is fair to say the current campaign hasn’t gone according to plan for Richards and his stable, with a respectable 30 winners, but nevertheless down on [...]
EP: 283 Newmarket, York, Ascot & Hong Kong July 12, 2024 At the end of an extremely sombre week for British racing, Saturday provides us with what is billed as ‘Super Saturday’ with the July Cup the main attraction. Both York and Ascot also provide racing fans with top-class action on a day we all keep commentator John Hunt and his family close to our hearts. [...]
Are the All Blacks feeling the pressure ahead of Eden Park showdown? July 12, 2024 There has been a lot of talk this week about the history of playing the All Blacks at Eden Park being a heavy burden for Steve Borthwick’s England team to shoulder. But I actually believe that the weight of being unbeaten at one ground for 30 years, as the All Blacks are at the Auckland [...]