English football to get independent regulator to oversee finances, Government confirms April 25, 2022 The Government will today confirm plans to introduce an independent regulator for English football to oversee the game’s finances and prevent more clubs from going bust. It will have legal powers to investigate and sanction teams, and will also be tasked with drawing up and operating tougher tests for anyone wanting to own English clubs. [...]
Fantastic Farrell helps Saracens secure top four spot as others left chasing April 24, 2022 Saracens may have confirmed their spot in Premiership Rugby’s end-of-season playoffs with a 38-22 bonus point over Exeter Chiefs, but the implications for the losing side could be monumental. The Chiefs have featured in each of the last six Twickenham finals but, having failed to pick up a single point at Sarries, that run looks [...]
Clarets’ glass looking half full as Sean Dyche gamble continues to pay off for Burnley April 24, 2022 As far as gambles go, Burnley’s jettisoning of Sean Dyche 10 days ago was a huge one. Dyche was more than just their manager; he was the Premier League’s longest serving boss and the man who had done more than anyone else to turn the Clarets into an established top-flight presence. When that status remained [...]
Verstappen’s Imola win a psychological momentum shift for Red Bull April 24, 2022 Imola is the home of Ferrari, the heartland of the Prancing Horse. But in today’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, it was the reigning world champion Max Verstappen and his Red Bull team who came out on top. Dutchman Verstappen led from the very first lap and after fending off title rival Charles Leclerc in his [...]
Chelsea sale: Remaining consortia asked to clarify plans for Blues’ future April 23, 2022 The three consortia left in the race to become Chelsea’s owner are reportedly being quizzed about long-term plans. Bidders – which include Sir Martin Broughton, LA Dodgers’s Todd Boehly and Boston Celtics’s Steve Pagliuca – were asked to confirm future expenditure, to guarantee long-term financial commitment of investors, Sky News first reported. Investors told the [...]
Wimbledon’s Russia ban: Novak Djokovic, Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina and legend Martina Navratilova question decision April 22, 2022 Tennis stars including Novak Djokovic, Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, and legendary ex pro Martina Navratilova, have come out against Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players. There was a backlash from the sporting community after SW19 said athletes, including men’s world number two Daniil Medvedev and women’s world number four Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus , cannot [...]
EP: 126 Sandown & Hong Kong April 22, 2022 Sandown hosts the final day of jumps racing in Britain on Saturday when the champion owner, trainer and jockey ceremonies take place. Trainer Christian Williams has had a brilliant year with his string of horses and he looks to sign off the season with a win in the Bet365 Gold Cup at the Esher track. [...]
Golden Sixty can defy Spangle to become Hong Kong’s highest earner April 22, 2022 ALL EYES will be on one horse, GOLDEN SIXTY, when he canters down to the start of the FWD Champions Mile (9.05am). The six-year-old will be seeking to reserve his place in the history books by becoming the highest earner in Hong Kong racing history if winning on Sunday and taking his prize money to well [...]
Warrior Wellington set for Romantic follow up success April 22, 2022 RACING enthusiasts from around the globe will have their alarm clocks set on Sunday morning for the FWD Champions Day extravaganza from Sha Tin, which is live on Sky Sports Racing. Despite the Covid-19 restrictions scuppering any plans for overseas visitors, Hong Kong’s best gallopers will be locking horns in three Group Ones worth a [...]
Ollie Phillips: I’d want to avoid Harlequins in the semi-finals at all costs April 22, 2022 No matter whether I were Leicester Tigers or Saracens, I would want to stay well clear of Harlequins in the Premiership playoffs. No disrespect to Gloucester, Northampton Saints or Exeter Chiefs, but Quins have proven that they’re a danger in the knockout stages of the domestic league – even if they went out of Europe [...]