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 [...]
Buttler return delayed until West Indies T20 series October 21, 2024 England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will miss his side’s ODI series against the West Indies due to an injury setback. The 34-year-old was on course to feature in the Caribbean but has suffered “a slight setback in his rehabilitation” from a calf injury. It is hoped he will be fit for the five-match T20 series. [...]
US Grand Prix fined $500,000 over ‘unsafe’ end to Formula 1 race October 21, 2024 United States Grand Prix organisers have been hit with a $500,000 (£384,000) fine after an early track invasion by hundred of spectators led to an “unsafe” end to Sunday’s race. An estimated 200 fans made their way into the start-finish straight at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, as cars were still completing [...]
Fans will grow weary if player burnout continues in sport October 21, 2024 With demands on players like nothing seen previously, is potential player burnout also going to have an impact on fans too? It’s a surprising thing that during a cost-of-living crisis, with households struggling and economies straining, I find myself sympathising with Rodrigo Hernández Cascante. The £200,000-a-week Manchester City midfielder, better known as Rodri, last month [...]
Arne Slot continues strong start to Liverpool career with Chelsea win October 20, 2024 Arne Slot’s brilliant start to life as Liverpool manager continued on Sunday as his side beat Chelsea 2-1 at Anfield. Curtis Jones starred in a game of contentious refereeing decisions as Slot’s Merseyside club remained top of the Premier League table. The victory was his 10th in all competitions at the helm of Liverpool. Of [...]
Hoy hailed as “inspiring” after terminal cancer diagnosis October 20, 2024 Sir Chris Hoy has been hailed as “inspiring” after revealing his cancer diagnosis was terminal. The six-time Olympic champion cyclist said he had been diagnosed with cancer in his prostate that has spread to his bones. Tumours were discovered in his shoulder, pelvis, hip, spine and rib. “You may see in the news this weekend [...]
Al Hilal boss: Club World Cup single most important competition October 20, 2024 The chief executive of Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal has insisted the Club World Cup remains the most important competition in club football despite issues surrounding player wellbeing. Esteve Calzada added that playing European clubs is the real benefit from winning the Asian Champions League, something Al Hilal have done on four occasions. “For [...]
Ineos and Ratcliffe wait for more sporting success goes on after America’s Cup loss October 20, 2024 In late August City AM asked whether Ben Ainslie and Ineos Britannia could bring the America’s Cup home for the first time in British sailing history. On Saturday we got our answer. No. Emirates Team New Zealand retained the America’s Cup by 7-2 and became the first team to win the Auld Mug on three [...]
Taylor Knibb wins big in Vegas on T100 Triathlon World Tour October 20, 2024 American Taylor Knibb won big at the Lake Las Vegas T100 Triathlon to move within touching distance of a first ever T100 World Championship title. The Paris 2024 mixed relay silver medallist crossed the line in Nevada over two minutes ahead of Julie Derron and seven minutes clear of Flora Duffy to win her third [...]