Pay boost for England Women as cricket chiefs hand them same match fees as men August 30, 2023 England Women cricketers are to receive the same match fees as their male counterparts in a move that will boost their pay by thousands of pounds. The move was announced today by the England and Wales Cricket Board and will take effect immediately, starting in this week’s Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka. England Men, who [...]
England braced for gruelling run as they prepare for Cricket World Cup defence August 30, 2023 It is both the best and worst thing about cricket; there always seems to be a World Cup to win or defend just around the corner. Whether it is the men or women, One-Day International or Twenty20; cricket is always looking towards its next big occasion. And this autumn it doesn’t get much bigger. England [...]
13 amazing things to do in London in September that prove summer’s not over August 30, 2023 The days following the August long weekend can seem a little bleak, with the evenings drawing in and no more bank holidays until Christmas. But fear not: London has plenty to offer over the coming month. Here are a few of the top events and festivals to keep your spirits up. PUB IN THE PARK [...]
Why gorilla trekking in Rwanda means so much to me August 30, 2023 The gorillas of Rwanda were made famous by American conservationist Dian Fossey. Laurel Waldron followed in her footsteps After stories of hours-long searches in the rain, finding our animal after just 45 minutes, metres from where we were staying, seemed a fortuitous win. The ranger encouraged a move closer to the gorilla and I tiptoed [...]
Katie Boulter credits New York crowd after achieving career first at US Open August 29, 2023 British No1 Katie Boulter credited the New York crowd with inspiring her to victory after she won a main draw match at the US Open for the first time on Tuesday. Boulter swept past Diane Parry of France 6-4 6-0 in 82 minutes to reach the second round, where she will face China’s Yafan Wang. [...]
Sam Torrance: Deep thinker Zach Johnson will be happy with strong US Ryder Cup team August 29, 2023 In naming his six wild card picks to complete the US Ryder Cup team, captain Zach Johnson has clearly prioritised players with experience. Johnson would have been castigated if he hadn’t chosen US PGA champion Brooks Koepka, despite the controversy around Koepka’s membership of the LIV Golf tour. Collin Morikawa, who won 3.5 points from [...]
Spanish police arrest four over attempted sabotage of Vuelta a Espana cycle race August 29, 2023 Spanish police have revealed they foiled an attempt to sabotage a stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycle race by suspected Catalan separatists who planned to flood roads with oily liquid. Four people were arrested after police discovered drums containing 400 litres of a liquid similar to motor oil and a timer device in bushes [...]
US Ryder Cup team: Brooks Koepka in but Johnson, DeChambeau and Reed snubbed August 29, 2023 US Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson has named LIV Golf rebel Brooks Koepka in his team for next month’s contest against Europe in Rome. Koepka is one of Johnson’s six wild cards for the match, along with Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, Collin Morikawa, Sam Burns and Rickie Fowler. They join previously confirmed automatic qualifiers Scottie [...]
Chelsea accused of penalising disabled fans with ‘appalling’ coach subsidy decision August 29, 2023 Chelsea supporters have accused the club of penalising disabled and vulnerable fans by taking the “appalling decision” to remove subsidised coach travel to domestic away games. Blues chiefs said this week that it was “not financially sustainable” to maintain the subsidy, which the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust believes costs £250,000 a year – less than some [...]
Official vintage Bentley replica is electric and road-legal August 29, 2023 A joint project between Bentley and the Little Car Company, the Blower Jnr can reach 45mph and travel 65 miles on a full charge.