Navarro reaches first ever slam semi-final with US Open win over Badosa September 3, 2024 Chances of back-to-back US Open titles for American women were boosted last night after Emma Navarro beat Paula Badosa at Flushing Meadows. The New York native beat her Spanish opponent on Arthur Ashe Stadium 6-2 7-5 to reach the semi-finals as she looks to follow fellow American Coco Gauff’s victorious run to the title in [...]
Dynamic pricing: Football clubs warned not to “infect” the game September 3, 2024 The Football Supporters’ Association has warned that any club trying to “infect” the game with dynamic pricing will face “enormous opposition” from the organisation. The group have hit out at the idea of dynamic pricing, where ticket prices are hiked depending on demand, with LaLiga clubs Valencia and Celta Vigo saying they will use the [...]
England manager Lee Carsley snubbed agents and negotiated own contract September 3, 2024 Lee Carsley is bucking current trends by not employing an agent despite being a serious contender for the England job. The interim manager, who will lead the men’s senior team for the first time in this week’s Uefa Nations League matches against Republic of Ireland and Finland, personally negotiated a pay rise with the Football [...]
McCullum adds ODI and T20 jobs to England Test gig September 3, 2024 Brendon McCullum has said he is ready to “embrace” the upcoming challenge after the New Zealander’s role as England Test head coach was expanded to include the two white-ball cricket formats. McCullum, a former IPL coach with Royal Challengers Bangalore, is credited with revolutionising Test cricket, introducing “Bazball”. But from January 2025 his remit will [...]
MCC faces fresh ticketing dilemma following Lord’s empty seats embarrassment September 3, 2024 Marylebone Cricket Club has been given another ticketing dilemma after last Sunday’s paltry attendance at Lord’s, with the International Cricket Council scheduling next summer’s World Test Championship final to take place over six days at the iconic ground. In a change from last year’s WTC final at The Oval, MCC has been handed responsibility for [...]
Draper reveals Murray support as he eyes US Open semi-finals September 3, 2024 Jack Draper is ready to lean on sometime mentor Andy Murray for advice as he plots his way through uncharted territory at the US Open. Draper has taken on the mantle of Britain’s top male tennis player following the end of the Murray era and faces his first ever Grand Slam quarter-final in New York [...]
T20 Vitality Blast: Quarter-final previews ahead of last eight ties September 3, 2024 This evening the quarter-finals of the T20 Vitality Blast get underway as the eight remaining teams look to reach the Edgbaston finals day in September. Matches in London, Hove, Northampton and Birmingham will decide the final four; where two semi-finals and the final take place in succession next month. T20 Tuesday Surrey vs Durham Surrey [...]
Thousands enter Wimbledon ballot for 2025 Grand Slam Championships September 2, 2024 Thousands entered the ballot for the 2025 Wimbledon Championships on Monday as tickets for the iconic tennis Grand Slam became available. Fans were forced to wait in the queue for over an hour due to demand, despite the ballot not closing until 16 September. Ticket prices for the Championships – this year won by Carlos [...]
Transgender athlete Petrillo will not race for gold at 2024 Paralympic Games September 2, 2024 Transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo will not race for gold on Tuesday after failing to progress through her T12 400m athletics semi-final on Monday at the Paralympic Games in Paris. The visually-impaired Italian, who previously won 11 national titles in the men’s category, qualified for the semi-finals of the women’s T12 400m. The 51-year-old, who transitioned [...]
Draper storms into first ever slam quarter-final at US Open September 2, 2024 Brit Jack Draper stormed into his first ever Grand Slam quarter-final on Monday, beating Tomas Machac to reach the last eight at the US Open. Prior to Monday’s win against the Czech athlete at Flushing Meadows, the 22-year-old had only ever reached the fourth round at the four major annual tournaments. But Draper dominated his [...]