England smash China to reach Fifa Women’s World Cup last 16 August 1, 2023 England’s Lionesses toppled China 6-1 today to progress through to the last 16 of the Fifa Women’s World Cup Down Under. The result means Sarina Wiegman’s team will take on Nigeria in their first knockout match next week. England had almost limped their way through their group stage – Group D – with laboured 1-0 [...]
Wiegman must bring fear factor out of England at World Cup August 1, 2023 England’s Lionesses are on the brink of qualifying for the last 16 at the Fifa Women’s World Cup but they’re not there yet, and today’s opponents China can be their undoing. But Sarina Wiegman’s side are currently unbeaten in the tournament – which is being staged in Australia and New Zealand – after 1-0 victories [...]
The Hundred has a future if it finds place alongside resurrected Test game August 1, 2023 You thought it was all over… well it isn’t. Sure the Ashes concluded yesterday in sublime fashion in south London but already eyes have turned to the reason the iconic series was shifted forward and away from the peak of British summer: The Hundred. Back again, some had hoped the cricket format – which consists [...]
Ashes: Broad gets fairy tale retirement wicket but Australia retain urn July 31, 2023 Retiring Stuart Broad took a wicket with his final ever delivery in cricket as England took seven wickets in the last session to draw the Ashes. Australia will return to the southern hemisphere with the famous urn but the 2-2 Ashes draw ensures they continue a run in England without a series victory dating back [...]
Emily Dickinson set to brighten up damp Goodwood July 31, 2023 THERE aren’t many more exciting horses in training than Courage Mon Ami, who managed to win the Group One Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on only his fourth ever racecourse appearance. The son of Frankel took the huge step up in trip in his stride and made it a perfect four from four, sparking memorable [...]
Riddiford to Lord it over Goodwood rivals once again July 31, 2023 HORSES for courses is a term often bandied around in racing, but it certainly rings true when it comes to John Quinn’s LORD RIDDIFORD. The eight-year-old, who takes his chance in the opening Coral Handicap (1.40pm), will be bidding to win this race for a third straight year and at the Qatar Goodwood Festival for [...]
Kinross can make up for last year’s lack of Lennox luck July 31, 2023 GOODWOOD is a course well known for its hard luck stories, with horses often finding trouble as they attempt to come from the back of the field. And so it proved in last year’s Lennox Stakes (4.00pm) when Frankie Dettori was caught against the rail aboard KINROSS and short of racing room while the eventual [...]
Trust experienced Haatem in not-so Vintage renewal July 31, 2023 JUVENILE races at this time of the year are difficult puzzles to work out as highly raced two-year-olds meet promising, unexposed types for what could be the very first time. This year’s slightly underwhelming Group Two Vintage Stakes (3.25pm) is no different to the norm, but it looks like the experienced HAATEM is the [...]
URC side Ospreys to host rugby fixture in London July 31, 2023 Welsh United Rugby Championship side Ospreys will play one of their domestic home fixtures in London next season, the club confirmed today. The Welsh region has not said where in the capital they will stage the URC fixture but they’re expected to announce the venue in the coming weeks. It is understood that the side [...]
£880,000 fine for Leicester City confirmed by watchdog July 31, 2023 The Competition and Markets Authority has confirmed the sanctions it has imposed on Championship club Leicester City and JD Sports as part of a case relating to shirt restrictions. A fine of £880,000 has been imposed on the 2015-16 Premier League champions while JD’s decision to report the conduct to the CMA sees them benefit [...]