Golfer Maguire urged to drop Kingspan sponsorship following Grenfell Inquiry September 18, 2024 Fellow golfer Shane Lowry ended his commercial relationship with Kingspan last week after the public inquiry into the London tower block fire.
Essex County Cricket Club punished for “systemic use of discriminatory language” September 18, 2024 County cricket club Essex were handed a fine and reprimand from the independent Cricket Discipline Commission on Wednesday. The county was charged for the “systemic use of racist and/or discriminatory language and/or conduct” between 2001 and 2010. In response the Cricket Discipline Commission cautioned the club, reprimanded them and fined Essex £100,000. Half of their [...]
Euro 2028 chiefs rule out adding new venue following Casement Park decision September 18, 2024 The absence of any games in Northern Ireland is an embarrassment for the five home FAs and the government.
Fans: Ludicrous Premiership rugby ticket costs may price us out September 18, 2024 Rugby fan groups have called on Premiership clubs not to price out supporters with “ludicrously high” tickets. Data collected by City A.M. on the eve of the new season reveals that the average adult ticket for a seat on the half-way line in a club’s main stand costs £74, ranging from £48 at Newcastle Falcons [...]
Ireland confirm replacement for British and Irish Lions coach Farrell September 17, 2024 Simon Easterby will take charge of Ireland’s rugby union team while Andy Farrell is away coaching the British and Irish Lions. Farrell will lead the touring side to Australia next summer for a three-Test series against the Wallabies. It means he will not be able to lead Ireland in the 2025 Guinness Six Nations, where [...]
Mahmood set for ODI recall as Zampa resigned to Test absence September 17, 2024 Pacer Saqib Mahmood could play his first ODI for England since March of last year after being included in an updated squad for the upcoming One-Day International series against Australia. The Lancashire bowler played against Australia in their drawn Twenty20 series earlier this month and will continue with the side in the 50-over format – [...]
South Africa discussed as venue for England Test series with Pakistan September 17, 2024 The original schedule was for three Test matches played in Multan, Karachi and Rawalpindi.
Manchester City star says footballers will strike over too many matches September 17, 2024 This week sees the first round of a new 36-team Champions League with a 51 per cent increase in games.
Scotland set to host 2026 Commonwealth Games September 17, 2024 Scotland are set to step in and host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after a deal was struck this month. A scaled-down version of the Games, started initially as the Empire Games during the times of the British Empire, will return to Glasgow 12 years after the city last played hosts, according to BBC [...]
Revealed: Chelsea considered 40 per cent increase in ticket prices September 17, 2024 The huge price hike was rejected on the grounds that it was unfair to penalise fans.