British Cycling chief Shane Sutton resigns following sexism and discrimination claims but vows to clear his name April 27, 2016 British Cycling technical director Shane Sutton has resigned following a sexism and discrimination row but protested his innocence and vowed to fight the allegations. The Australian’s decision – with 100 days to go until the Olympics – came hours after he was suspended by British Cycling, pending an independent probe into the claims amid pressure [...]
Rock it in Rio: New Team GB Adidas kit unveiled ahead of 2016 Olympics April 27, 2016 This summer's superheroes have unveiled their new suits. No, we're not talking about Marvel's The Avengers but Team GB's squad of Olympians travelling to Rio de Janeiro for sport's blockbuster event. Adidas has unveiled the new kits designed by Stella McCartney to be worn by returning heroes such as Jess Ennis-Hill, Lizzie Armistead, Tom Daley [...]
Leicester City: Rise of Ranieri’s men has helped Premier League negotiate sponsorships such as new Tag Heuer deal April 27, 2016 Leicester City's against-the-odds title tilt has strengthened the pull of the Premier League brand for potential sponsors, according to the competition's managing director Richard Masters. From next season, the Premier League is swapping a title sponsor – currently Barclays – for up to seven different commercial partnerships. Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer was announced as one of those today, [...]
Manchester City 0, Real Madrid 0: Goalless draw is advantage City, insists skipper Vincent Kompany April 26, 2016 Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany is convinced his side will realise the true value of Tuesday's goalless draw against Real Madrid when their Champions League semi-final tie is determined next week. In a game of few opportunities, City were indebted to goalkeeper Joe Hart for pulling off two crucial late saves to keep the scores level [...]
Liverpool great Alan Hansen’s joy as Hillsborough families savour victory at last in 27-year campaign April 26, 2016 Liverpool great Alan Hansen has revealed his “elation” after the families of the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster won their 27-year fight to have the deaths deemed unlawful. The longest jury proceedings in British legal history concluded with a majority verdict of 7-2 that match commander Chief Superintendent David Duckenfield had committed “gross negligence”. [...]
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli in danger of missing rest of season after being slapped with FA violent conduct charge April 26, 2016 Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli faces the prospect of missing the remainder of the domestic season after being hit with a violent conduct charge by the Football Association. The charges relates to an incident during the first half of Tottenham’s draw West Brom at White Hart Lane on Monday night when Alli appeared to punch Baggies’ midfielder [...]
Wimbledon prize money 2016: Winner will take home record £2m reward April 26, 2016 The winners of this year's Wimbledon will take home a record £2m in prize money, the biggest reward ever paid out by the competition. Wimbledon has increased its overall prize pot by five per cent to £28.1m meaning even first-round losers in the singles competitions will receive £30,000. Last year's winners Novak Djokovic and Serena [...]
Leicester City may be worthy champions, but everything points to them struggling to make the top six next season April 26, 2016 Leicester have shown no sign of stumbling on their way to a fairytale first top-flight title triumph, which they could clinch with two games to spare at Manchester United on Sunday. The achievement, assuming they complete it, is extraordinary. Yet sustaining success is the biggest challenge of all, and everything leads me to think next [...]
Jess Varnish set to pursue complaint against British Cycling as UK Sport enters sexism row April 26, 2016 UK Sport has waded into the Jess Varnish sexism row with British Cycling by insisting that as a recipient of its funding the governing body must ensure her allegations are investigated thoroughly. Varnish accused British Cycling of sexism after she was dropped from the Great Britain team for this year’s Olympic Games, claiming that technical [...]
Hillsborough inquest verdict: 96 Liverpool fans were “unlawfully killed”, jury rules April 26, 2016 A jury has ruled that 96 people were "unlawfully killed" during the Hillsborough disaster 27 years ago. Following the longest jury proceedings in British legal history, which started on 1 April 2014, the Hillsborough inquests have delivered a damning verdict on the role played by authorities in the tragedy. Families of the victims were seen crying [...]