Ben Stokes says he will play in Ashes ‘unless I can’t walk’ May 31, 2023 England captain Ben Stokes has insisted that the only reason he’d miss one of the five upcoming Ashes Tests is if he cannot walk. The 31-year-old has been suffering from a well-known recurring injury in his knee and was a participant in the Chennai Super Kings’ successful Indian Premier League campaign just twice. “I’ve given [...]
England 2023 Women’s World Cup squad: Beth Mead out, Beth England in May 31, 2023 Euro 2022 top scorer Beth Mead has been left out of England’s squad for the Women’s World Cup after losing her race to be fit for this year’s tournament. Mead joins Lionesses captain Leah Williamson and forward Fran Kirby in missing the competition in Australia and New Zealand because of long-term injury. Defenders Millie Bright [...]
London Irish must pay players TODAY or be kicked out of Premiership Rugby May 31, 2023 Top-flight rugby club London Irish have been ordered to pay their players today or face expulsion from the Premiership. The Exiles were granted a 24-hour extension to settle May salaries by the Rugby Football Union amid delays to a possible takeover. The RFU is expected to announce this evening at around 7pm whether London Irish [...]
Tinder for Tennis? How one app can pair you with the perfect hitting partner May 31, 2023 What if you could arrange a game of tennis with a top player as easily as you can a date? Well, one British company is promising to provide a sort of Tinder for tennis when it launches a new app next month. All Court Tennis Club will allow its users to hone their game by [...]
Warrior’s Party a Nice place to Be at the Valley May 30, 2023 YOU CAN guarantee there will be groans of apprehension from serious bettors on Hong Kong racing when they see that mid-week racing at Happy Valley is once again on the infamous C+3 track, where the width of the course is a narrow 19.5 metres. If that wasn’t bad enough, the weather forecast will cause more [...]
Lor’s Sword expected to prove a Point in Valley feature May 30, 2023 BANK on the Mauritian Magician, Karis Teetan, to put his recent woes behind him when he arrives at the inner-city track with a full book of rides. It’s been pointed out on numerous occasions that Teetan is a confidence jockey. When he is riding winners, there is no one better for getting every ounce of ability [...]
Juventus stump up £620,000 and end disputes with authorities May 30, 2023 Italian giants Juventus will pay £620,000 and take a 10-point deduction to end their ongoing dispute with Italian football authorities. The move means the club will not be deducted any further points in this year’s Serie A campaign and keeps Juventus in line for European football next year. They sit seventh in the league with [...]
World No172 beats Daniil Medvedev in French Open first round May 30, 2023 World No172 Thiago Seyboth Wild shocked second seed Daniil Medvedev in the first round of the French Open, eliminating the former US Open winner in a five-set thriller. On Court Philippe-Chatrier the Brazilian from Rio de Janeiro – whose appearance in the second round this week will be the furthest he’s made it in a [...]
Exclusive: London Irish yet to be handed extension – and must pay players first May 30, 2023 Premiership rugby club London Irish are yet to be handed an extension in order to find a solution to their financial woes, City A.M. understands. Contrary to reports stating that the club have been given a one-week extension to provide proof of funds to the Rugby Football Union in order to remain part of the [...]
One in, one out at Chelsea as Jurasek named new CEO and Glick leaves after 10 months May 30, 2023 Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of a new chief executive, Chris Jurasek, and the departure of president of business Tom Glick after just 10 months at the club. Jurasek has no high-level experience in sport but is a trusted lieutenant of Clearlake Capital, the US fund which bankrolled last year’s Todd Boehly-led takeover of the [...]