Raducanu will NOT return to tennis this year September 21, 2023 Former British No1 tennis player Emma Raducanu will not compete in 2023, instead returning to the sport in 2024. The former US Open winner underwent surgery in May on both wrists and an ankle and missed three of this year’s four Grand Slams. “Next season I’ll be back,” the 20-year-old told BBC London. “This season [...]
Benn to fight tomorrow in first bout since suspension lift September 21, 2023 Conor Benn will fight for the first time since his provisional doping suspension was lifted. The 26-year-old Brit will take on Rodolfo Orozco in Florida tomorrow having failed two Voluntary Anti-Doping Association tests in the lead-up to his fight against Chris Eubank Jr last year. He was suspended in March but a National Anti-Doping Panel [...]
Moyes desperate for more European glory with West Ham September 20, 2023 West Ham manager David Moyes has insisted his goal is to take the Hammers to a second consecutive European final despite a strong start in the Premier League ahead of tonight’s opening fixture against Backa Topola. Last year’s Europa Conference League champions are sixth in the Premier League with three wins in their opening five [...]
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 [...]
Smith set for England full-back shirt against Chile September 20, 2023 Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell are set to play in the same starting team as England take on Chile this weekend at the Rugby World Cup knowing a win all but secures their place in the last eight of the tournament. Squad captain Farrell returns from a ban he picked up in August for a [...]
Italy can make mark on Rugby World Cup… or blow it all away September 20, 2023 There’s an awful lot on the line this afternoon in Nice when Italy take on Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup. The Azzurri are the third highest ranked team in Pool B but could top the group today – temporarily, at least – depending on their result against a South American team who pushed France [...]
Exclusive: London Lions Women back 777 Partners ahead of European tie September 19, 2023 London Lions Women’s general manager Vanja Cernivec has thrown support behind franchise owners 777 Partners after the investment firm’s takeover bid for Everton sparked a series of questions about their background. The American outfit has faced accusations about its recent and historic conduct, including their commitment to the London Lions and their ability to pass [...]
Former Wasps chair acquires Worcester Warriors but only wants lease September 18, 2023 The Worcester Warriors rugby brand has changed ownership yet again after former Wasps owner Christopher Holland was confirmed as an individual with significant control in the club’s parent company. Holland, through Loxwood Holdings Limited, acquired a 97 per cent stake in Atlas Worcester Warriors Rugby Club Limited, documents on Companies House confirmed yesterday. But in [...]
Still room for Roy as World Cup reserve but opener ditches England series September 18, 2023 England cricket selector has said Jason Roy can find himself on the plane to India as a reserve player having missed the cut for the travelling ODI World Cup squad. Roy was replaced by Harry Brook but could still make an appearance if there’s an injury to another batter. “It’s not a decision we’ve taken [...]
Rugby World Cup: England don’t need tries, but they’d be handy September 18, 2023 In England’s 34-12 victory over Japan on Sunday Steve Borthwick’s side achieved what they needed most: a win. England are now top of Pool D and are in pole position to qualify for the last eight, where they will likely face one of Fiji, Wales or Australia. But it was an 80 minutes which could [...]