Ed Warner on rugby and the “friendless” Commonwealth Games December 7, 2023 Our columnist tackles rugby's legal battle over brain injury.
Brentford confirm that owner Matthew Benham is exploring a sale December 6, 2023 Benham is a former City financier who made his fortune in the gambling business.
Referee Brace: We have responsibility but players like Sexton can’t abuse us December 6, 2023 Irish referee Andrew Brace wants tougher punishments for those who set a bad example.
Why Premier League’s new TV deal shows clock is ticking for Saturday 3pm blackout December 6, 2023 If the value of domestic rights is to keep growing, something will have to give.
Premiership rugby attendances down by over 1,000 PER MATCH December 5, 2023 English rugby’s financial concerns have deepened after research by City A.M. revealed that the average attendance at Premiership rugby matches is down by more than 1,000 spectators per game on last season. More than 70 per cent of Premiership fixtures so far this season have seen attendances fall, with 47,000 fewer fans in total watching [...]
‘I think I can make a difference’: Chris Wilder vows to save Sheffield United’s season December 5, 2023 Wilder says there is no lingering bad blood with club owner Prince Abdullah.
Paul Heckingbottom: Sheffield United confirm sacking of manager December 5, 2023 Heckingbotton saw his side lose 5-0 at Burnley at the weekend.
Sky Sports takes lion’s share in £6.7bn Premier League rights race December 4, 2023 Sky Sports has secured up to 100 extra Premier League games per season after the broadcasting giant won the race for the rights to the world’s most valuable football league. The new deal, which takes effect in 2025-26, is worth £6.7bn over four years, compared with £5.1bn over three years for the current rights contracts. [...]
Premier League on Amazon Prime Video: When is it on? Who is playing? And why are its days numbered? December 4, 2023 It's become a firm fixture in the season schedule, but won't be for much longer.
I’m no Arteta: Guardiola refuses to criticise referees after howler versus Spurs December 3, 2023 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted he wouldn’t copy Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta in criticising officials after his side were denied a late goal-scoring opportunity by referee Simon Hooper in their 3-3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur. Star striker Erling Haaland was fouled in his own half in the 94th minute but managed to get up [...]