Ed Warner: Is Saudi’s goal of using sport to boost GDP by 1.5 per cent achievable? September 28, 2023 John Maynard Keynes argued for government spending – any spending – to stimulate economies in recession, even paying people to dig holes and then fill them up again, given the multiplier effect when they spend their wages. Saudi Arabia may not be facing such an economic challenge, but the sports investments pursued by its Crown [...]
Dazn hits back at MP plans to close free-to-air sport loophole September 25, 2023 Calls from politicians to stop streaming platforms from bidding to show major sporting events have been slammed as “very narrow-minded and anti-competitive”. Sports streaming giant Dazn, best known for showing high-profile boxing matches, has hit out at recent recommendations by a group of MPs to stop streaming platforms from bidding for “crown jewel” sporting events. Crown jewel [...]
British athlete Potter crowned world triathlon champion September 24, 2023 British triathlete Beth Potter was yesterday crowned World Triathlon Championship Series winner after pulling clear on the run in Pontevedra, Spain. The 31-year-old has earned a spot at the Olympic Games in Paris next summer having only taken up the multi-sport event six years ago. “I wasn’t actually feeling too good on the swim and [...]
Government must close crown jewel loophole, new report says September 22, 2023 A new report has urged the government to close a loophole that could allow streaming services access to crown jewel sporting events. Crown jewel events are major sporting occasions that must be on free-to-air television, such as the Olympic Games and Fifa World Cup. A report from the Culture, Media and Sport committee, however, suggests [...]
Wiegman set for Team GB role at 2024 Paris Olympics September 20, 2023 Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman is in line to manage Team GB at the Olympics next year should qualification be achieved. In a statement released by the FA the England boss – who took her side to last month’s World Cup final – said: “My full focus is on the Nations League campaign, but I would [...]
‘I just enjoyed what I did’: Mo Farah bows out of athletics at Great North Run September 10, 2023 Mo Farah brought down the curtain on one of the most glittering careers in athletics today and declared: “I just enjoyed what I did.” The 40-year-old laced up his spikes for the last time for a farewell appearance at the Great North Run, finishing fourth in the half-marathon race. Farah, who retires with four Olympic [...]
City Giving Day: Central London Alliance’s Guinness World Record Title Attempt September 7, 2023 In a city that’s known for its fast-paced business world, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture, a remarkable event is set to take place that will not only make history but also underline the spirit of community and philanthropy that thrives within the heart of London. On the 25th and 26th of September, the Central London [...]
Ed Warner: London 2012 convinced us that Para sport was moving forward, but it isn’t August 31, 2023 There are 363 days until the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Tickets go on sale on 9 October. The most expensive events are €100, a sliver over a tenth of the price of the best seats for Olympic athletics. I can guarantee there won’t be only one tenth of the enjoyment. You might [...]
Medal magnet Laura Muir Hungary for World Championship gold in Budapest August 22, 2023 A quick search of household name British middle-distance runner Laura Muir will return a plethora of pages, articles and images of her winning medals. The Scottish 1,500m specialist has seen off all comers in the Diamond League, at the European Championships and at the Commonwealth Games. But the gold medals – of which she has [...]
Katarina Johnson-Thompson times run to perfection for World heptathlon gold August 20, 2023 Katarina Johnson-Thompson produced a personal best in the decisive 800m to win heptathlon gold at the World Athletics Championships for a second time. The Briton, whose career has been ravaged by an Achilles injury since she won this title in 2019, showed remarkable guts to pip American rival Anna Hall today in Budapest. Johnson-Thompson, 30, [...]