Blood, sweat and tiers: Rugby needs Tier Two teams, they cannot be banished into shadows October 1, 2023 We have seen England topple debutants Chile 71-0 and New Zealand beat Rugby World Cup stalwarts Italy 96-17 but the biggest issue this tournament has seen is established Tier Two sides such as Romania fall victim to long-term neglect. Because when you look at their last 10 fixtures Romania have scored just 152 points, averaging [...]
Premier League VAR officials to blame for disallowed Liverpool goal stood down October 1, 2023 The Premier League VAR officials who failed to award Luis Diaz’s goal for Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur were stood down today.
Europe regain Ryder Cup after Tommy Fleetwood clinches win over US in Rome October 1, 2023 Europe have regained the Ryder Cup after clinching a 16.5-11.5 victory over the United States at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome today. Englishman Tommy Fleetwood secured the decisive point by beating Rickie Fowler 3&1 in the penultimate singles match. It ensured Europe avenged their record defeat at Whistling Straits two years ago [...]
The NFL can overtake endemic UK sports – it’s a change 40 years in the making September 30, 2023 The NFL is back in London for its annual games and has ambitious plans for the UK.
Square Mile Smash Guinness World Record in Marathon Padel Playing Marathon at New City Court! September 29, 2023 In an extraordinary display of skill, stamina, and sheer determination, a group of four fearless Londoners has etched their names into history by shattering the Guinness World Record for the Longest Marathon Playing Padel. Over the course of two gruelling days on the 25th and 26th of September, these players, aptly dubbed ‘the awesome foursome’, [...]
It’s Sunny So time for a Sing Song September 29, 2023 TRAINER Chris So is going to cut a disconsolate figure if he is not in the winners’ circle to greet his stable-star SUPER SUNNY SING following the running of the Beijing Handicap (9.05am) on Sunday. So has made no secret that he expects his former Australian galloper to be racing in Group company this term, after a [...]
Lui has a Dandy chance to return to the winners’ enclosure September 29, 2023 BANK on trainer Francis Lui to be back in the winners’ circle again when Sha Tin hosts a 10-race programme, celebrating National Day in Hong Kong, on Sunday. The Lui stable had taken the new season by storm with eight winners during September, but suffered a setback at Happy Valley in midweek when their four [...]
Russian athletes allowed to compete as neutrals at next year’s Paris Paralympics September 29, 2023 Russian athletes will be able to compete as neutrals at next year’s Paralympic Games in Paris despite the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. International Paralympic Committee member nations voted against a full suspension of the Russian committee at the organisation’s General Assembly in Bahrain, but a motion to partially suspend was passed on Friday afternoon. [...]
Women’s Super League: Rivals spend big on transfers to challenge Chelsea’s dominance September 29, 2023 The Women’s Super League returns this weekend after a record-breaking summer of transfer spending by some of England’s biggest clubs.
EP: 231 Newmarket, Longchamp & Hong Kong September 29, 2023 What a weekend we can look forward to. At Newmarket there’s the Middle Park, Cheveley Park & Royal Lodge Stakes alongside the big-field Cambridgeshire Handicap, all taking place on Saturday afternoon. Then on Sunday it’s the big day of the year at Paris Longchamp racecourse, with the Prix De l’Arc de Triomphe the highlight of [...]