BBC to broadcast NFL games as part of new two-year contract September 9, 2015 “America’s game” has found a new home in British broadcasting: The BBC has agreed a two-year deal with NFL to show live coverage of the Super Bowl and International Series games at Wembley. A highlights show called “The Road to the Super Bowl” will be shown on BBC Two and online every week from November [...]
Alibaba diversification continues with new sports business September 9, 2015 Alibaba has made sports is latest arena for diversification beyond the company's core e-commerce business, launching the Alibaba Sports Group. Read more: Real Madrid teams up with e-commerce giant Alibaba The Chinese e-commerce giant has already expanded into entertainment, cloud computing and electronics hardware this year. Its latest venture will integrate such existing businesses into "a [...]
The FA could consider name change in order to improve “arrogant” image says chief executive Martin Glenn September 9, 2015 The chief executive of the Football Association (FA) has admitted the governing body could change its name in order to soften its image around the world. Read more: FA Cup renamed "The Emirates FA Cup" in sponsorship deal Martin Glenn, former chief executive of Birds Eye foods, conceded the FA had a reputation in world football [...]
BBC Two to broadcast NFL games as part of new two-year deal September 9, 2015 "America's game" has found a new home in British broadcasting: The BBC has agreed a two-year deal with NFL to show live coverage of the Super Bowl and International Series games at Wembley. Read more: Spurs to host NFL games in new stadium A highlights show called "The Road to the Super Bowl" will be shown [...]
Everton manager Roberto Martinez and Thierry Henry use drones for tactical drills, says Michael Owen September 9, 2015 Drones are beginning to be used by football managers in order to gain a better tactical understanding of the game, according to former England striker Michael Owen. Read more: Manchester City's owners team up with the technology firm behind Germany's World Cup-winning "secret sauce" Owen, who is an investor in drone company M7 Aerial, revealed [...]
Notion that Rickie Fowler is the most overrated golfer on the PGA Tour is nonsense September 9, 2015 America's Rickie Fowler topped a poll of the most overrated golfers on the PGA Tour in May – what a load of nonsense. In the same week as that insulting poll he went on to beat Sergio Garcia and Kevin Kisner in a play-off to claim the Players Championship at Sawgrass in the most [...]
Morgan revels in lessons learnt as Taylor hits maiden ODI ton to instigate series comeback September 9, 2015 England skipper Eoin Morgan admitted an ability to learn from past mistakes was key to his side maintaining their interest in the one-day series with a 93-run trouncing of world champions Australia at Emirates Old Trafford last night. Batsman James Taylor anchored the innings with his maiden one-day international century while opener Jason Roy struck [...]
History made as Wayne Rooney breaks England record against Switzerland September 9, 2015 An emotional Wayne Rooney basked in the glory of assuming the status of England’s all-time leading goalscorer after his side secured top spot in Group E with victory over Switzerland at Wembley last night. Skipper Rooney scored his 50th international goal – a 300th for club and country – to surpass Sir Bobby Charlton’s record, [...]
Radcliffe fights back after slur by parliament September 9, 2015 BRITAIN’S Paula Radcliffe admitted that she felt compelled to issue a staunch rebuttal after accusing a parliamentary committee hearing of implicating her in the doping crisis which has engulfed athletics. Marathon world record holder Radcliffe, who retired from competitive athletics earlier this year due to a persistent foot injury, was not named specifically in the [...]
Bale never came close to leaving Real for Old Trafford, says agent September 8, 2015 Suggestions that Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale was close to joining Manchester United this summer were scotched yesterday by the player’s agent. United were linked with Bale, who joined Real from Tottenham for a world record £83.5m in 2013, although the man who brokered that deal claimed the notion of Bale moving to Old Trafford [...]