England cricket chief says sport finally waking up to investment opportunities November 28, 2023 England cricket chief Richard Gould insists the domestic game is realising the huge “investment opportunity” that awaits the sport as private equity rumours circle The Hundred. Recent talks surrounding The Hundred, English cricket’s unique competition, have centred on expanding it from eight teams to 10 and welcome private investment from the likes of India and [...]
Could we see professional Premier League players sent to the sin bin? November 28, 2023 Sin bins will be trialled in professional football after a meeting of the International Football Association Board approved the measure. It is hoped that the introduction of the measure, alongside rules whereby only captains can talk to referees, will help to prevent abuse towards match officials. The decision was made at the IFAB’s annual business [...]
Former Citi banker to lead women’s football revolution in England November 28, 2023 Former Citi investment banker Nikki Doucet has been appointed as chief executive of NewCo, a new company which will be formed of the Women’s Super League and Championship. The deal will see the women’s professional game enter a new era. Doucet spent three years as vice president, investment banking, global consumer and retail group at [...]
Formula 1 boss hits back at sexism allegations: ‘Did I say men are smarter? No’ November 28, 2023 The former rally driver has personally addressed the claims for the first time.
Paris to DOUBLE price of Metro tickets for Olympic Games November 28, 2023 Residents have been urged to stockpile tickets before the price hike.
Who owns Manchester City now? How much did Sheikh Mansour pay Thaksin Shinawatra in 2008? November 28, 2023 All you need to know about the ownership of Manchester City.
Who owns Newcastle United now? How much did PIF pay Mike Ashley in 2021? November 28, 2023 All you need to know about who owns Newcastle United.
Who owns Chelsea now? How much did Todd Boehly and Clearlake pay Abramovich in 2022? November 28, 2023 All you need to know about who owns Chelsea.
Alternative F1 awards 2023: Ferrari, Piastri, Horner and Russell November 27, 2023 It is that time of year when we can once again unpack the wild ride that is the F1 season; a time when we can remind ourselves of the spats, arguments, total failures and mild successes. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen swept the board with the traditional awards, breaking multiple records as he raced (pun intended) [...]
Smith and van Gerwen learn 2024 World Darts Championship draw fate November 27, 2023 Reigning World Darts Championship winner Michael Smith will start his title defence against either Kevin Doets or Stowe Buntz following yesterday’s draw for the iconic Alexandra Palace tournament. Smith beat Michael van Gerwen 7-4 in the 2023 final having hit an iconic nine-dart finish in the showpiece match. Van Gerwen will take on either Keane [...]