Manchester United targeting FA Cup after surviving scare at Newport County January 28, 2024 United avoided becoming the latest victims on a weekend of sporting upsets.
Great England win in India an ode to Bazball revolution of Test cricket January 28, 2024 To the Ben Stokes cynics, Brendon McCullum moaners and the Bazball beraters, what have you got to say for yourselves now? England have done a job on India, in India, sticking to their core values of trust, bravery and togetherness. Few, if any, would have looked at the 190-run deficit at the half-way stage and [...]
Cricket: Ben Stokes hails Pope and “greatest triumph” under Bazball January 28, 2024 England Test cricket captain Ben Stokes has hailed his side’s “greatest triumph” as the tourists came from a 190-run deficit at the half-way point to beat India by 28 runs in Hyderabad. A magnificent 196 from England vice-captain Ollie Pope ate into the India first innings lead and, combined with steady knocks of 34 by [...]
Jannik Sinner pays tribute to parents after spectacular maiden Grand Slam win January 28, 2024 Sinner is only the third Italian man to win a Grand Slam title.
Premiership rugby: Just how heavy (or light) is a rugby player? January 27, 2024 As the old adage goes, rugby is a game for all shapes and sizes. Despite many of us mere amateurs claiming that rugby’s size profile has become less diverse over the years the Premiership still boasts a fascinating array of lumps. In how many other sports could you see two men with a 65-kilogram deficit [...]
Newport County and the value of an FA Cup run for lower league football clubs January 27, 2024 What do football clubs really earn from doing well in football's oldest cup competition?
Warrior could become Fownes’ new Flagship Winner January 26, 2024 CHAMPION jockey Zac Purton may have relinquished his last four rides at Sha Tin on Wednesday due to feeling ill, but there was no way he was going to give up on a host of winning chances, including Lucky Sweynesse, on Sunday. The Zac-Man has a full book of rides on the 10-race programme, with [...]
Backing Atzeni could be Lucky For You January 26, 2024 HONG KONG racing fans are in for a treat on Sunday, when the highest-rated sprinter on the planet, Lucky Sweynesse, steps out onto the Sha Tin turf to defend his crown in the £1.3m Group One Centenary Sprint Cup (8.40pm) over six furlongs. To consider defeat for the 15-time champion should be out of the [...]
Where to watch the Six Nations in London: Bars, pubs and dinners January 26, 2024 It is upon us again. The Six Nations brings people together over rugby, food, rivalries and, of course, Guinness. But what is there to do, and where? City A.M. have compiled a list of the five hottest places to watch the rugby or attend dinners with legends here in London. Take a look. Dinner with [...]
TV production company co-founded by Jake Humphrey and David Coulthard denied ‘significant growth’ January 26, 2024 The TV production company co-founded by broadcaster Jake Humphrey and former F1 driver David Coulthard was forced into the red despite its turnover jumping, new documents have revealed.