The Week in Sportbiz: Big W for W Series; United show FA the way; Tour de Yorkshire; British Cycling; and Uefa November 12, 2020 Women’s sport has been among the hardest hit by the pandemic but it received a boost today from the W Series. The women-only single-seater racing championship is to stage eight races on the same bill as Formula 1 grands prix next year. “There is no doubt that our global reach, impact and influence will be [...]
Lennox: The Untold Story review – a rose-tinted documentary of a fighter’s journey November 12, 2020 The world of boxing is dominated by loud, braggadocious personalities. Figures like Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson and, of course, Muhammad Ali became as famous for their personal journeys as they were for their pugilism. But while much is known about those names, we know less about Lennox Lewis, despite the British heavyweight champion having a [...]
Billie documentary review – an oral history of Billie Holiday November 12, 2020 Great documentaries are often founded on great discoveries. In the case of James Erskine’s Billie, that discovery is a treasure trove of interviews by the late Linda Lipnack Kuehl. A writer based in Washington, she spent a decade between the 60s and 70s researching a book about Billie Holiday, interviewing friends, fellow performers, and key [...]
Rhino boss Reg Clark on why rugby brand remains a good bet despite warehouse blaze and pandemic sales dip November 11, 2020 It is just as well Reg Clark, boss of rugby kit maker Rhino, is the level-headed type. Because 2020 has dealt the company the type of crunching blows that the world’s leading teams inflict on its scrum machines. Already braced for another dip in demand as many of its markets fell into second lockdowns, Clark [...]
The most extraordinary hampers in the world. All wrapped up. From Harrods, with love. November 11, 2020 | Sponsored As an exceptional year draws to a close, finding an impactful way to say“thank-you” is more important to companies than ever. With the festive season more likely to be celebrated at home, what better way to recognise the contribution of colleagues and show appreciation to loyal clients than with a Harrods Christmas Hamper. Harrods Corporate [...]
Sam Torrance: Masters buzz around Bryson DeChambeau reminds me of Tiger Woods November 11, 2020 Anticipation for the Masters this year feels as high as when Tiger Woods won his first in 1997. I can remember it vividly. Tiger was the best and he was hitting the ball miles past everyone. He won by 12 strokes. This time, it’s equally exciting to see how Bryson DeChambeau plays. I can’t wait. [...]
FA chairman Greg Clarke quits after sparking racism row with ‘coloured footballers’ comment November 10, 2020 Football Association chairman Greg Clarke has stepped down after attracting widespread criticism for referring to “coloured footballers”. Clarke made the remarks during a gaffe-laden appearance before MPs at a select committee hearing this morning. He attracted further derision for suggesting Asians and Afro-Caribbeans had “different career interests” and that homosexuality was “a life choice”. Clarke [...]
Explained: Why Amazon Prime Video is showing the Autumn Nations Cup and what it means for rugby November 10, 2020 Amazon Prime Video acquired the rights to rugby’s Autumn Nations Cup for an estimated fee of £16m-£20m and it looks a potential win for all parties. Years ago, it may have been seen as a risk selling your media rights to Amazon. But now the e-commerce giant looks like it could make a lasting impact [...]
Six tips for lockdown success from former England cricketer Jeremy Snape November 9, 2020 With the second lockdown firmly in place, our mindset will be the key to our success. As an England cricketer, I realised that my mindset was either my greatest strength or my biggest weakness yet I spent so little time developing it. After studying an MSc in sport psychology, and working with some of the [...]
Five substitutions and fixture congestion: Won’t somebody think of the rich Premier League superclubs? November 9, 2020 It was a good weekend for sales of tiny violins in football’s moneyed north-west heartlands, as familiar debates about five substitutes and fixture scheduling bobbed to the surface. On Sunday, Pep Guardiola revealed he and Jurgen Klopp enjoyed a touchline grumble about the cap on mid-game changes after Manchester City and Liverpool’s draw. Twenty-four hours [...]