Here’s how to watch England white-ball tour of Bangladesh for FREE February 28, 2023 The Test cricket may only have just finished in New Zealand but England are already back in action tomorrow as they take on Bangladesh in three ODI matches and three T20’s. But unlike the Test tour to New Zealand, you are able to watch this limited overs series for free. Because while Sky Sports will [...]
Why football clubs are like tomatoes – and these are salad days for the likes of Manchester United’s owners February 28, 2023 The salad shortage and the appeal of elite football clubs such as Manchester United are both being driven by the same thing, writes Neil Hopkins. Early 2023 seems destined to be remembered for shortages. For most of us, a shortage of tomatoes and other salad produce. For cash-rich investors from the Middle East, a shortage [...]
Kop of living crisis: Soaring bills hit Liverpool’s bottom line February 28, 2023 It seems that even the world’s richest football clubs are not immune to the cost of living crisis after soaring bills put a dent in Liverpool’s profits. The Premier League club achieved record revenues of £594m last season but turned a pre-tax profit of just £7.5m following a steep rise in matchday overheads. The return [...]
Ben Stokes: England captain to fulfil £1.6m IPL contract despite Ashes injury fears February 28, 2023 England cricket captain Ben Stokes insists he will fulfil his £1.6m Indian Premier League (IPL) contract despite injury restricting his participation in a blockbuster second Test in New Zealand and threatening his fitness for this summer’s Ashes. A knee injury meant Stokes took the ball for just two of the 216 overs bowled by England [...]
Tottenham Hotspur sign 15-year partnership with Formula 1, strengthening US links February 28, 2023 Formula 1 and Tottenham Hotspur chiefs are building an electric karting track under the Premier League club’s stadium as part of a new long-term partnership. The facility, due to open this summer, will be London’s longest indoor track and the first electric karting circuit in the world to be housed in a sports stadium. Tottenham’s [...]
The Crown’s Emma Corrin criticises closure of ‘integral’ London arts event February 28, 2023 City A.M. is running a campaign to help save Vault Festival after landlords announced they would turf out the festival to prioritise commercial work. Help save this vital London festival by donating on the Save Vault page. Read about the festival here, and read our interview with the Bridgerton cast of Bridgerton here, calling to [...]
The Independent film 2023 review: All-star cast fail to ignite this political thriller February 27, 2023 Political movies used to be a specialist subject, but whatever side of the aisle you sit it’s safe to say everyone is better versed in his world than they were a few years ago. Sky’s new original movie, The Independent, seeks to look into our polarised world. Jodie Smith-Turner plays Eli, an ambitious young reporter who [...]
Free-to-air victory for cricket as some IPL games set for ITV, reports February 27, 2023 Free-to-air broadcaster ITV will show 16 regular season matches of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) after the broadcaster struck a deal with DAZN for the rights to the cricket franchise competition. The two broadcasters have purchased the rights for the famous competition with 16 matches to be exclusively shown on ITV while DAZN will [...]
Six Nations: France set up bruising battle of the back rows in Le Crunch February 27, 2023 England’s crucial Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham in two weeks is set for a monumental back row battle with Francois Cros expected to come into Les Bleus’ starting XV. Cros is expected to replace Anthony Jelonch in the starting line up after the Toulouse flanker suffered a serious knee injury (ACL) in his [...]
Harry Kane to Manchester United? Striker upgrade could turn Erik ten Hag’s improving team into title contenders – Trevor Steven February 27, 2023 Erik ten Hag has brought the good times back to Manchester United but the signing of Harry Kane would make them serious Premier League title contenders, says Trevor Steven. If the hallmark of a good manager is improving your players then I have to take my hat off to what Erik ten Hag has accomplished [...]