Government pledge to make UK “top destination for women’s sport investment” October 23, 2024 The government has today pledged to make the United Kingdom a “top destination for women’s sport investment”. Investment minister Poppy Gustafsson, formerly of Darktrace, has launched the Women’s Sport Investment Accelerator scheme to bring together 20 leagues and teams with investors to boost commercial activity in women’s sport. The participating sports include football, cricket, rugby, [...]
Fulham takes shot and partners with tequila brand October 22, 2024 Premier League club Fulham have signed the top flight’s first tequila sponsor, sealing a long-term deal with Tequila Enemigo. The partnership will see the tequila sold across the hospitality spaces at Craven Cottage, whose Riverside Stand is nearing completion after a mammoth overhaul. The premium Tequila Enemigo is the first spirit brand of its kind [...]
Rehan Ahmed back for England in spin-heavy attack October 22, 2024 England spinner Rehan Ahmed has been recalled to the Test team ahead of tomorrow’s series decider against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The home side have been using industrial fans and heaters to cause cracks in the pitch set to host the third Test between the two sides. England have picked Ahmed, alongside Shoaib Bashir and Jack [...]
Chanel dips oar into sport as Boat Race sponsor October 22, 2024 Fashion giant Chanel has ventured into sport sponsorship for the first time after agreeing to become the headline partner of The Boat Race. The annual Thames regatta between Oxford and Cambridge Universities will be known as The Chanel J12 Boat Race after the luxury brand, privately owned by Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, signed a long-term [...]
Futurity rivals may struggle to Detain Gosden contender October 22, 2024 DONCASTER is the setting for the final Group One of the British Flat season this weekend, the William Hill Futurity Stakes (2.40pm). In recent years this mile contest has had a real impact on the Classics the following season, with three of the last five winners – Auguste Rodin, Mac Swiney and Kameko – all [...]
Drama can upset Skelton big gun in the Old Roan October 22, 2024 SUNDAY’S Old Roan at Aintree (1.50pm) is another clear indicator that the Jumps season is firmly kicking into gear, as we regularly see some of the best jumpers around use the race to start their campaigns. The great Kauto Star began his magical 2006-2007 Gold Cup-winning season with victory in the event, but also managed [...]
Squash, hockey and diving hit out after Commonwealth Games decision October 22, 2024 Squash, hockey and diving chiefs have blasted the decision to exclude them from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow – but include bowls. Rugby sevens, triathlon, shooting, badminton and cricket have also been cut for the slimmed-down programme, which is being organised on a tight budget and at short notice after the Australian state of Victoria [...]
Ambitious Fownes can be Delighted by Capital’s Talent October 22, 2024 LOCAL racing enthusiasts can look forward to an eight-race programme under lights on the all-weather surface at Sha Tin in Hong Kong today. It has been mentioned on numerous occasions in the past that racegoers from the city always look upon racing on the dirt surface with a great deal of suspicion, with so many [...]
No Fluke about Newnham’s swift Hong Kong success October 22, 2024 THERE is just no stopping trainer Mark Newnham in only his second season in Hong Kong. The former assistant to legendary Australian handler Gai Waterhouse always looked like he was going to make his mark in the territory, judged on his first season exploits of 31 winners and, at present, is firing in winners left, right and [...]
Premier League: Non-dom tax changes could be ‘own goal’ for No11 October 22, 2024 The Premier League could face an exodus of high-profile players if the government continues plans to eliminate the non-dom tax status in the upcoming Budget, experts have warned. Changes to the way tax is paid on overseas earnings could prove “an own goal” if they cause players to leave the English top flight when they [...]