Saka and Bellingham in, Maguire on thin ice: What Gareth Southgate learned from England’s last games before the World Cup September 27, 2022 Gareth Southgate was keen to emphasise that England had “learnt a huge amount” from their final Nations League matches – their last action before the World Cup in Qatar later this year. After a mostly turgid display in Milan last Friday led to a 1-0 defeat against Italy, England restored some confidence with a 3-3 [...]
McLaren unveil cyberpunk-inspired Formula 1 livery September 27, 2022 Formula 1 team McLaren have unveiled a new, bespoke, livery to be used at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. The new-look car has a cyberpunk-inspired look to its flank whereby the apparent interior is painted on the exterior. The livery has been unveiled in partnership with crypto exchange firm OKX, who also have a partnership [...]
Is running the new golf? Why TCS has become title sponsor of the London Marathon September 27, 2022 For four decades the London Marathon has had a consumer-facing brand as its title sponsor, from Gillette and Mars in the 1980s to the more recent Flora and Virgin Money. But that will change on Sunday, the first race of its rebranding as the TCS London Marathon as part of a six-year contract with the [...]
Saracens CEO: “Innovation and desire push people to think differently” September 27, 2022 When Saracens earned a last-second victory over Gloucester on Saturday, they did so in front of a semi-full new West Stand at their Stone X Stadium. The north London club have been one of the few looking towards expansion, modernisation and development at a time when domestic rugby in England is struggling to support itself. [...]
Worcester Warriors placed into administration after suspension September 26, 2022 Premiership rugby club Worcester Warriors have been placed into administration by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) after failing to provide proof of a “credible” financial plan. The financially stricken West Midlands outfit had until 5pm on Monday to provide the sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football Union (RFU), with detailed assurances [...]
David Beckham-backed esports firm signs big sponsorship deal with Sky September 26, 2022 David Beckham-backed Guild Esports has signed a huge sponsorship deal with Sky UK, in its larges agreement to date. The online gaming group signed a three-year agreement with the multi-media giant in the eighth revenue-generating deal signed by the firm since it floated on the London Stock Exchange. It is understood to be one of [...]
England T20 loss will provide lessons for World Cup September 26, 2022 Pakistan’s three-run victory in Karachi last night may not have been the result England wanted but it will stand them in good stead for the World Cup next month. England were out of it, then in it, then just five runs away from winning it but a last-over run-out handed Pakistan the victory and levelled [...]
Premiership rugby: Five things as barmy weekend comes to close September 25, 2022 Round three of the Premiership saw monstrous comebacks, outstanding clashes and what could be the last ever match for one particular club. The league is in full swing and you cannot take your eyes off of it. Here are five talking points from the weekend’s action. Sunday Funday Exeter’s 43-42 win against Harlequins perfectly rounded [...]
Knives out for Gareth Southgate as England prepare to face Germany in Nations League September 25, 2022 It is little more than a year since Wembley cheered England on in a major final but when the team return to the stadium on Monday for a Nations League match against Germany there is every chance that Gareth Southgate’s men will be booed. The knives are out for Southgate after England stumbled into a [...]
Some parts of UK to have zero trains this weekend with rail strike to disrupt London Marathon September 25, 2022 Passengers are warned that some parts of the UK will have zero trains during a strike by the rail unions in the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), Aslef, the Transport Salaried Staffs Association and Unite will walk out on Saturday October 1, with further [...]