Cowan-Dickie ruled out of Six Nations with ankle injury January 10, 2023 England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is a doubt for the Six Nations next month due to an ankle injury that could require surgery. The Exeter Chiefs hooker limped off during the second half of his side’s big Premiership win over Northampton Saints on Saturday. The 29-year-old, who has signed for French Top14 champions Montpellier ahead of [...]
Fine day ahead for Fownes in the January Cup January 10, 2023 TAKE a chance with the Caspar Fownes-trained NEARLY FINE to surprise better fancied rivals in the feature race at Happy Valley; the Group Three January Cup (1.45pm) over nine furlongs. This is the only Group contest in the racing calendar at the city track, with past winners including smart Group One performers Military Attack and [...]
Change of luck on the cards for Hewitson and Happy Soul January 10, 2023 FORMER South African Champion Jockey Lyle Hewitson finally looks set for a change of luck when he renews his association with the Danny Shum-trained HAPPY SOUL in division three of the Great George Handicap (12.45pm) over six furlongs. Hewitson is presently lying fifth in the jockeys’ championship table with 16 victories, but has had a [...]
The Champions Cup used to be sexy, now it’s a turn-off January 10, 2023 The Champions Cup is back but I just don’t really care. When I was a toddler in the stands of England’s Premiership grounds, I loved the top flight European Cup – seeing my club play in it meant so much more than watching domestic rugby. That aura has vanished. I don’t know whether it is [...]
Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum pitch Bazball to county cricket teams January 10, 2023 England Test cricket captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum have given Zoom presentations to county head coaches on the subject of Bazball, according to reports. The how-to guide was delivered by the duo from England’s footballing HQ St George’s Park on Monday and focuses on the ethos that has seen the Test side [...]
Where to watch Super Bowl LVII 2023. Bars in London staying open all night January 10, 2023 Ah yes, the Super Bowl, that giant American sporting event Brits don’t really understand but use as an excuse to do something they do understand: staying up all night and getting drunk. For those in London, the Super Bowl rolls around this Feb 12 and begins at 11.30pm UK time, running through to almost sunrise if [...]
Trevor Steven: VAR, handballs and concussion breaks – seven rules that English referees must resolve in football in 2023 January 10, 2023 While some readers will have New Year’s resolutions and supporters may have January wish lists for their clubs, I have my own hopes for football in 2023 and they revolve around rules and refereeing. Recent times have seen a conveyor belt of tweaks to officiating that I believe has only muddied the waters. The thinking [...]
Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City: Which team has the biggest wage bill in European football? January 10, 2023 Paris Saint-Germain’s signing of Lionel Messi contributed to the club setting a new record for the biggest wage bill in European football history last season. The French champions paid their players and staff €728m (£642m) in 2021-22, a year-on-year increase of 45 per cent, according to a new report by advisory Football Benchmark. It followed [...]
Rafael Nadal joins Sergio Perez in owning E1 speedboat racing team January 10, 2023 Tennis sensation Rafael Nadal has launched an electric speedboat racing team to compete in a league alongside a franchise owned by Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez. The E1 series is the latest brainchild of Alejandro Agag – the man behind Formula E and Extreme E – and Nadal’s team is the third to be confirmed. [...]
SA20: What is it, when is it on and why people keep talking about the IPL January 10, 2023 South Africa’s Twenty20 competition, the SA20, starts tonight with six teams owned by IPL franchises battling for the inaugural trophy. Here’s what you need to know. The SA20 teams There are six teams in this competition, all privately-owned by Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises. The Joburg Super Kings, Durban’s Super Giants, MI Cape Town, Paarl [...]