Thank you Jimmy Anderson. Watching you bowl has been iconic July 14, 2024 Sitting in the Mound Stand at Lord’s as a punter and hearing “bowling from the Pavilion End, James Anderson” was genuinely goosebump-worthy. Mere minutes before the 41-year-old, who had been handed a forced retirement by the England and Wales Cricket Board, finished his career just four wickets shy of Shane Warne’s total, he walked out [...]
Krejcikova pays tribute to late mentor after fulfilling Wimbledon dream July 14, 2024 Krejcikova beat Italian Jasmine Paolini 6-2 2-6 6-4 on Saturday to become the fourth Czech woman to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish.
How can brands maximise opportunities around the Olympic Games? July 13, 2024 The summer of sports is well underway with the Olympic Games around the corner, and brands have more unique opportunities than ever to engage with consumers. But how can they get it right and maximise these opportunities? When talking with Snapchat’s senior manager for international sports partnerships, Kahlen Macaulay, we uncovered three key principles: authenticity, [...]
Wimbledon prize money 2024: How much can players earn at the Grand Slam? July 13, 2024 The prize pot for the championships has doubled in 10 years.
Extreme E in Scotland will be at centre of changing landscape July 12, 2024 Change seems to be in the air up in Dumfries and Galloway this weekend. Last week’s General Election may not have seen a switch in party in the Scottish constituency but at the Glenmuckloch opencast coal mine will be the backdrop for a key shift in motorsport, through Extreme E, and how it’s powered this [...]
Gareth Southgate in line for 10 times bigger Euro 2024 bonus than England players July 12, 2024 Should they succeed and win a first major tournament since 1966, the Football Association will receive around £24m from governing body Uefa.
Are the All Blacks feeling the pressure ahead of Eden Park showdown? July 12, 2024 There has been a lot of talk this week about the history of playing the All Blacks at Eden Park being a heavy burden for Steve Borthwick’s England team to shoulder. But I actually believe that the weight of being unbeaten at one ground for 30 years, as the All Blacks are at the Auckland [...]
Why Euro 2024 final ref got death threats and could be bad news for England July 11, 2024 Letexier, who also works part-time as a bailiff, is refereeing at his first senior major tournament.
Here’s how you can still buy tickets for England v Spain Euro 2024 final July 11, 2024 The bad news is you'll need to have a few thousand pounds burning a hole in your pocket.
Jon Rahm targeting maiden landmark win at golf course that he owes his career to July 11, 2024 Rahm’s father only got into golf following a chance visit by some friends to the Andalucian venue.