Six Nations: World Cup cycles don’t matter for Ireland, replacing Sexton does February 1, 2024 As the Cranberries classic Zombie rang around the Stade de France at multiple points during last year’s Rugby World Cup, it almost seemed destined that fly-half and Ireland great Johnny Sexton would cap his career standing by lifting the William Webb Ellis trophy. The four provinces were coached by Andy Farrell for the first time [...]
Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton add European spice to 2024 LIV Golf League February 1, 2024 The Saudi-bankrolled circuit shows no signs of backing down despite a possible union with the PGA Tour.
Lewis Hamilton set to leave Mercedes for sensational switch to Ferrari February 1, 2024 The move would unite F1's biggest star with its most famous marque.
Topsy Ojo on Six Nations winners, Italy relegation and England honeymoon February 1, 2024 The Six Nations is back after a Rugby World Cup last year where some expectations were exceeded and others weren’t. But in the best annual international rugby tournament, which is celebrating 25 years since its expansion from the old Five Nations, everything is on the line and nothing can be taken for granted. City A.M. [...]
ECB announces radical shake-up of women’s cricket with three tiers February 1, 2024 A three-tier structure and change in ownership model will be introduced to the domestic women’s game from 2025 in a radical shake-up overseen by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Currently first-class counties host Central Sparks, North West Thunder, Northern Diamonds, South East Stars, Southern Vipers, Sunrisers, The Blaze and Western Storm in a [...]
Andretti F1 bid rejected until at least 2028 January 31, 2024 American team Andretti have seen hopes of joining the F1 grid in 2025 rejected, but they could apply again from 2028. It was announced in January that Cadillac, a division of American motoring giant General Motors, and Andretti – owned by former F1 driver Michael Andretti, son of 1978 world champion Mario Andretti – had [...]
Ford set to beat Smith to England 10 shirt against Italy in Six Nations January 31, 2024 George Ford is set to partner Danny Care for England on Saturday in Steve Borthwick’s side’s Six Nations opener against Italy. The England head coach has backed experience after a number of injuries and absentees somewhat forced Borthwick’s hand. The side who finished third in last year’s Rugby World Cup are without fly-half Marcus Smith [...]
England have less chance of winning Six Nations than Scotland, says QBE January 31, 2024 Ireland are tipped to repeat last year's Grand Slam.
Reflo interview: Harry Kane deal can make our brand a behemoth January 31, 2024 Harry Kane can help sustainable sportswear brand Reflo become a business behemoth, according to the firm’s co-founder, after the England captain became the third largest shareholder in the company. The Bayern Munich striker is one of a number of sporting names, including golfers Tiger Woods and Jason Day, to split with Nike in the past [...]
Azeem Rafiq interview: Graves’ return to Yorkshire is failure of governance January 31, 2024 Azeem Rafiq has insisted that diversity for diversity’s sake will not cure the plague of racism and discrimination that has been unearthed in cricket. The former Yorkshire county cricketer was central to bringing to light serious allegations of racism against the club – which were upheld – and vital in driving change at the England [...]