Ahead of the Game: Manchester City row delays EFL New Deal October 16, 2024 Manchester City’s ongoing legal battle with the Premier League has dealt another blow to EFL clubs, who are fearful of further delays over reaching an increased funding settlement from the top-flight which was billed as the so-called New Deal for Football. The Premier League was pushing its members to agree an £836m package for the [...]
Line judges out as Wimbledon chiefs ring the changes October 9, 2024 The technology will be used for “out” and “fault” calls from next year’s tournament, including in qualifying.
Mayor Khan bound to need to step in against NIMBYs over Twickenham plans October 8, 2024 London won against the capital’s NIMBYs when the GLA approved plans for Wimbledon’s expansion. And they’ll probably need to do the same when councils inevitably block the Rugby Football Union’s bid to host more events at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium. “London is the sporting capital of the world and this decision will not only ensure Wimbledon [...]
Controversial Wimbledon expansion plans get green light September 27, 2024 Wimbledon’s controversial expansion plans have been given the green light by the Greater London Authority. The decision taken by Jules Pipe, London’s deputy mayor for planning, means the All England Club’s proposal to build 39 new courts, including an 8,000-seat show court, on the adjacent former Wimbledon Park Golf Club and nearly triple the size [...]
Wimbledon fundraiser hits £100,000 after pitch sinkhole September 25, 2024 The fundraiser to help AFC Wimbledon after sinkholes appeared at their stadium following flooding breached the £100,000 barrier yesterday. A £15,000 donation from Newcastle United, who Wimbledon were set to host at the Cherry Red Records Stadium on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup, led the generosity while other donations, including a child’s pocket money, helped [...]
Thousands enter Wimbledon ballot for 2025 Grand Slam Championships September 2, 2024 Thousands entered the ballot for the 2025 Wimbledon Championships on Monday as tickets for the iconic tennis Grand Slam became available. Fans were forced to wait in the queue for over an hour due to demand, despite the ballot not closing until 16 September. Ticket prices for the Championships – this year won by Carlos [...]
From Wimbledon to Glastonbury and Glyndebourne, the wine to drink to celebrate summer August 28, 2024 Summer, and all its events, is coming to a close, but what does your favourite celebration say about you and what you should be drinking, from Wimbledon to Glastonbury and Glyndebourne? WIMBLEDON: There is something so quintessentially English about Wimbledon with its green tennis courts, crisp white outfits and bowls of strawberries and cream. Champagne [...]
AFC Wimbledon best London club for fan engagement, new data reveals August 13, 2024 AFC Wimbledon have been crowned London’s best club for fan engagement despite a monumental rise for Chelsea, new research has revealed. The Fan Engagement Index has ranked The Dons fourth in the country, behind Exeter City, Carlisle United and Lincoln City. The highest ranked Premier League team is Brentford, in 12th, while Chelsea have shot [...]
London T100 can do for triathlon what Wimbledon does for tennis, say organisers July 29, 2024 Forty of the world’s top male and female triathletes took to the city’s streets and the water of Victoria Dock on Saturday and Sunday.
Young’s sees summer of sport boost business: We’re in “brilliant shape” says outgoing chairman July 25, 2024 Young’s has announced a rise in revenue of 26 per cent since the start of the new financial year on the back of a boost from the UK’s summer of sport. The Euros and Wimbledon have dominated pubs’ TV screens and sent countless customers to bars and beer gardens to make the most of the [...]