Lessons for sponsors from sport’s biggest summer of protests since the suffragettes August 29, 2023 Sport sponsors need to be clear on what they stand for – not just what they stand next to – if they are to avoid blowback from protests, says marketing expert Matt Readman. This has been the most disrupted summer of sport for over a century. The pitches, courses and tracks of the UK now [...]
Cycling New York’s wild, intriguing Hudson River cycling routes August 29, 2023 The curls of smoke drifting from barbecues in New York’s Dominican district of Inwood, the pumping bars of Harlem and the chaos of Midtown, right down to the quieter serenity of Downtown. Cycling through New York has never been easier, or more natural-feeling. The Hudson River Park that skirts along the west coast of Manhattan [...]
Photos captured of Parliament Hill Lido in dramatic thunderstorm August 29, 2023 You’ll probably remember on Saturday that a huge storm blew through London. Guests at the Parliament Hill Lido in Hampstead were recalling how staff told swimmers they’d “be cooked” by the lightning unless they exited the pool. One swimmer told City A.M. that staff were telling people to get out of the famously stainless steel [...]
Luis Rubiales: Prosecutors look into ‘sexual assault’ as mother goes on hunger strike August 28, 2023 Spanish prosecutors began enquiries on Monday into whether Luis Rubiales committed sexual assault by kissing Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso – as the football chief’s mother went on hunger strike over the storm surrounding her son. Rubiales appeared to grab Hermoso before kissing her on the lips at the medal ceremony for last week’s [...]
How Andy Murray got over Wimbledon exit and prepared for US Open campaign August 28, 2023 Andy Murray has revealed that he used his summer holiday to come to terms with a disappointing Wimbledon exit and identify where he should improve for the US Open. The Briton was 2-1 up and on his way to a famous win over Stefanos Tsitsipas when SW19 chiefs called time for the night, only to [...]
Premier League summer spending tops £2bn for first time – and more records set to fall August 28, 2023 Premier League spending has passed the £2bn mark for the first time in a single transfer window as England’s leading clubs have flexed their financial muscle. With several days left before the transfer deadline on Friday at 11pm, top-flight teams have already exceeded the record £1.92bn lavished last summer. And they could yet surpass £3bn [...]
Rory McIlroy harnessing pain of Whistling Straits in search of Ryder Cup revenge August 28, 2023 Rory McIlroy insists he is determined to harness the pain of Europe’s record defeat at Whistling Straits to regain the Ryder Cup next month in Rome. World No2 McIlroy is one of three European players to have guaranteed their place at the biennial contest against the USA, along with Masters winner Jon Rahm and new [...]
Spotlight falls on Steve Borthwick coaching after Fiji set off more England alarm bells August 28, 2023 Steve Borthwick declared himself “deeply honoured” and “excited” upon being named the successor to old mentor Eddie Jones as England rugby coach in December. “The English game is full of talent and I want to build a winning team which makes the most of our huge potential and inspires young people to fall in love [...]
5 street food dishes to try in Colombia that are so tasty London should adopt them August 28, 2023 It’s not just Pablo Escobar, Comuna 13 and pretty beaches. Colombia has amazing local street food that is well worth making the trip for. There are hearty stews, interesting meats and lavish desserts. Here are some of the best street food we tried when we visited the South American country for you to try when [...]
Cameron Norrie, Katie Boulter and the other Brits to watch at the 2023 US Open August 26, 2023 The final tennis grand slam of the year, the US Open, is due to get under way in New York on Monday. Surprise 2021 women’s champion Emma Raducanu remains sidelined, but six British players were included in the main singles draws by ranking. Here, the PA news agency looks at the UK contingent. Cameron Norrie [...]