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 [...]
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 [...]