Andy Murray swaps Centre Court for Centre Stage for own theatre show November 12, 2024 Britain’s greatest ever player has announced a four-date run in the lead-up to Wimbledon next year.
Americas vs Europe Ryder Cup of padel to launch in 2025 November 12, 2024 A padel version of the Ryder Cup will get underway in 2025 as the rapidly growing sport looks to make the most of its newfound popularity. The International Padel Federation (FIP) will offer £580,000 in prize money, split equally across men’s and women’s competitions, in a new biennial Inter-Continental Cup competition mimicking golf’s Ryder Cup [...]
Major Saudi boxing player Turki Alalshikh returns Ring Magazine to print November 12, 2024 Major player in the boxing world Turki Alalshikh will return the Ring Magazine to print after acquiring the boxing publication. The Saudi official has been the face behind the Riyadh Season era of boxing that has taken over the sport. The Ring – or the “Bible of Boxing” – ceased regular publication at the end [...]
Michael Johnson project Grand Slam Track to launch in Kingston November 11, 2024 Michael Johnson’s breakaway Grand Slam Track project will start in Kingston, Jamaica in 2025, it was revealed on Monday. The project, which aims to replicate Grand Slam tennis with four major events across 2025, will also race in Los Angeles. Two further host cities will be announced this week. Grand Slam Track has over $30m [...]
Inside the Boks: Why South Africa send strongest message in sport November 11, 2024 For world champions South Africa rugby means more than just 80 minutes once per week. So why are the Boks pushed by culture and a desire to guide a nation? When Vinicius Jr’s off-the-ball antics in this season’s Clasico caught the attention of fans, some suggested it contributed to his failed attempt to win a [...]
Why the NFL is keen for Dublin to host games from next year November 11, 2024 NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed at the weekend that a debut in the Republic of Ireland was in its sights.
Premier League referee David Coote appears to call Klopp ‘German c***’ November 11, 2024 Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended after appearing to call Jurgen Klopp a “German c***”. In an as yet unverified video the football official appeared to call the former Liverpool manager a “German c***” and the club “shit”. He refereed Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday. A PGMOL statement read: “David [...]
FC Barcelona announce new Nike deal worth £1.4bn November 11, 2024 Barcelona have announced a 14-year kit manufacturing deal with Nike worth £1.4bn in what is a record agreement of its kind. Despite murmurs of a fractious relationship between the Catalan club and the American sporting titan the deal will be worth around £105m per season for the LaLiga club. Real Madrid’s deal with Adidas is [...]
Chocs away: Nestle brand signs record sponsor deal with Formula 1 November 11, 2024 The multi-year agreement will begin in 2025 and see KitKat designated as the official chocolate bar of Formula 1.
Buttler shares thoughts on order change after smashing England to victory November 11, 2024 Buttler’s blistering knock featuring eight fours and six sixes helped the tourists surpass the hosts’ 158-8 with 31 balls to spare.