Rehan Ahmed back for England in spin-heavy attack October 22, 2024 England spinner Rehan Ahmed has been recalled to the Test team ahead of tomorrow’s series decider against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The home side have been using industrial fans and heaters to cause cracks in the pitch set to host the third Test between the two sides. England have picked Ahmed, alongside Shoaib Bashir and Jack [...]
Chanel dips oar into sport as Boat Race sponsor October 22, 2024 Fashion giant Chanel has ventured into sport sponsorship for the first time after agreeing to become the headline partner of The Boat Race. The annual Thames regatta between Oxford and Cambridge Universities will be known as The Chanel J12 Boat Race after the luxury brand, privately owned by Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, signed a long-term [...]
Squash, hockey and diving hit out after Commonwealth Games decision October 22, 2024 Squash, hockey and diving chiefs have blasted the decision to exclude them from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow – but include bowls. Rugby sevens, triathlon, shooting, badminton and cricket have also been cut for the slimmed-down programme, which is being organised on a tight budget and at short notice after the Australian state of Victoria [...]
Premier League: Non-dom tax changes could be ‘own goal’ for No11 October 22, 2024 The Premier League could face an exodus of high-profile players if the government continues plans to eliminate the non-dom tax status in the upcoming Budget, experts have warned. Changes to the way tax is paid on overseas earnings could prove “an own goal” if they cause players to leave the English top flight when they [...]
Messi and LeBron beaten to top spot in athlete marketability rankings October 22, 2024 US gymnast Simone Biles has beaten LeBron James and Lionel Messi to be named the most marketable athlete in the world by sports industry experts. Real Madrid and Brazil footballer Vinicius Jr is second, followed by NBA legend James, women’s basketball sensation Caitlin Clark and Messi in the list published by SportsPro magazine. Biles, who [...]
Glasgow officially named 2026 Commonwealth Games hosts October 22, 2024 Glasgow has today officially be named the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Scottish city, which hosted the 2014 edition of the Games, has stepped in to replace Victoria after the Australian state pulled out. The 2026 edition, however, will be scaled down and is set to completely pay for itself.It means four of [...]
Gabriel Jesus needs a second coming at Arsenal. Is this his chance? October 22, 2024 When Gabriel Jesus latched onto a loose ball, dummied a defender and slotted low into the net against Lens in November last year the Arsenal striker set a new Champions League record. It made Jesus the only player from any English club to score in each of his first four games of the season in [...]
Premier League clubs to discuss rule changes after City legal challenge October 22, 2024 Premier League clubs will meet today to discuss changes to the top flight’s financial rules in the wake of a legal challenge by Manchester City. Clubs will consider how to include shareholder loans within the league’s associated party transaction (APT) rules, after an arbitration panel said the rules breached competition law because they excluded such [...]
Why English cricket is like the Premier League 20 years ago October 21, 2024 Laurie Pinto advised Hampshire on their sale and sees parallels between the stage cricket finds itself in and the Premier League’s situation two decades ago.
Pakistan going to bizarre lengths to create spin Test pitch October 21, 2024 Pakistan’s cricket set up has gone to bizarre lengths to turn the Rawalpindi Test pitch into one that can spin the home side to a famous series victory against England. The Test begins on Thursday with the pitch being subjected to industrial-sized fans, patio-style heaters and natural baking under the Pakistani sunshine. It is hoped [...]