DAZN to quadruple prices for UK subscribers weeks after luring boxing promoter Matchroom from Sky in £100m deal August 31, 2021 Sports streaming service DAZN has announced a four-fold increase in its monthly subscription fee for UK users. The platform will increase in price to £7.99 per month from the end of September, it told customers today. DAZN, which owns premium boxing rights, launched in the UK at an introductory price of £1.99 eight months ago. [...]
Cristiano Ronaldo completes Manchester United return for initial fee of £13m August 31, 2021 Cristiano Ronaldo has officially completed his return to Manchester United from Juventus on transfer deadline day for an initial fee of €15m (£13m). The Italian club confirmed the terms of the blockbusting transfer this morning. The fee could rise to €23m if Ronaldo and United hit certain targets. United announced the completion of the deal [...]
Dame Sarah Storey equals British record for most Paralympic gold medals with 16th triumph in time trial at Tokyo 2020 August 31, 2021 Dame Sarah Storey won a British record-equalling 16th Paralympic gold medal today at Tokyo 2020. Cyclist Storey, 43, successfully defended her women’s C5 time trial title to match former swimmer Mike Kenny’s tally. It was her second gold of the Tokyo Paralympics; she has a chance to win a third and surpass Kenny in the [...]
Andy Murray says he has “lost respect” for Stefanos Tsitsipas after accusing opponent of gamesmanship in five-set US Open defeat August 31, 2021 Andy Murray accused Stefanos Tsitsipas of gamesmanship after losing to the No3 seed in an epic first-round match at the US Open last night. Murray criticised his opponent for taking an eight-minute bathroom break before the deciding set, which Tsitsipas won to complete a 2-6, 7-6 (9-7), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 comeback victory. “I lost respect [...]
A brief history of cryptocurrency in football – and how blockchain technology might shape our experience of the game in future August 30, 2021 Bitcoin and cryptocurrency have reimagined finance and money as concepts. Now more than ever, however, blockchain technology and, more specifically, NFTs and tokens are disrupting everything else. And that includes human culture. NFTs especially have captivated millions of people around the world. This is because we, as humans, have an innate desire to collect and [...]
Torrential downpours leave Belgian Grand Prix too dangerous for racing August 30, 2021 Torrential downpours leave the Spa Francorchamps circuit drenched and too dangerous for racing. Watch the full report.
Virtual reality may offer solution to brain injury caused by heading in football August 29, 2021 Heading is an integral part of football, but its links to lasting brain injuries are proving hard to ignore. One software company believes it has found a solution to the damaging impact it can have: virtual reality. Watch the full report.
Marathon world record holder and Olympic hero Eliud Kipchoge talks technology and sport August 29, 2021 Marathon world record holder and Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge says he hope technology will take “centre stage” as athletes chase faster times. He also explains why the example of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton means he’s not thinking about retiring. Watch the full report.
Cristiano Ronaldo rejoins Manchester United after leaving the club over a decade ago August 27, 2021 Cristiano Ronaldo has rejoined Manchester United from Italian side Juventus twelve years after leaving the club for a then world-record transfer fee. United announced the signing on their social media channels today. Ronaldo’s first stint at the Manchester club lasted between 2003 and 2009, where he scored 118 goals in 292 games. He won the [...]
Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy appears in court as rape trial begins August 27, 2021 A court was told today that Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy allegedly raped a woman while he was on bail, accused of four other sex offences. Mendy, 27, was remanded in custody after appearing at Chester Magistrates’ Court today. He was charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The French [...]