A Minister for Sport would change the game. If only politicians listened May 30, 2024 Sport matters to me. A lot. Probably to you too, otherwise why else are you reading this? Physical health, mental displacement, tribal identity, emotional immersion, empathy, joy, endorphins. All these gifts and more – including an appreciation of sport’s value to the society I live in. Enough to want our politicians to nurture it. Actually [...]
Cazoo has collapsed. Was its bold approach to sport sponsorship to blame? May 30, 2024 Last week, online car dealership Cazoo collapsed into administration. The brand had made a name as one of Europe's most prolific sponsors - was this to blame?
NFL star Brady ready to be caught after E1 dominance May 29, 2024 Former NFL superstar Tom Brady is looking to maintain his 100 per cent record in the E1 electric boating series after coming out on top in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Venice, Italy. Team Brady now head to Marbella this weekend with Sunday’s final set for Puerto Banus. Their drivers Emma Kimilainen and Brit Sam Coleman [...]
Usyk rematch with Fury confirmed for THIS YEAR May 29, 2024 Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are on course for a December duel with their rematch confirmed for the last month of the year. Undisputed heavyweight champion Usyk beat Briton Fury by split decision earlier this month in Saudi Arabia. But the rematch has been confirmed for 21 December according to Turki Alalshikh, the mastermind behind [...]
Kompany heads to Bundesliga as Bayern Munich manager May 29, 2024 Vincent Kompany was yesterday confirmed as the new Bayern Munich manager in a sensational but much touted move from Burnley. The former Manchester City footballer will head to Bavaria in the summer on a three-year deal. Kompany’s professional playing career concluded at Anderlecht before the 38-year-old became manager of the Belgian club. In 2022 he [...]
Middlesex CCC call police on former chief over expenses feud May 29, 2024 Goatley insists he is innocent but Middlesex have called in the police and provided evidence to investigators.
Is it time we took a swing on “golf’s Soho House” Caddi Club? May 29, 2024 Soho House is one of two things to Londoners: it’s either the bane of their life, a place where friends force you to enjoy yourself in an overcrowded central spot, or it is the capital’s oasis, where discretion and exclusivity reigns supreme. Why would any other business like to be associated with its model? Because [...]
Rugby league chiefs demand £100m boost from next Prime Minister May 28, 2024 Rugby League chiefs in England have demanded a £100m support package from the next Prime Minister, insisting the investment can transform the game and level the playing field in northern communities. The Rugby Football League (RFL) on Tuesday wrote to party leaders to call on them to invest in the game. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, [...]
Can Manchester United and Nice play in the Europa League despite Ineos ties? Yes, says firm May 28, 2024 Ineos has said they are “confident” of finding a solution to an issue that currently does not allow for both Manchester United and French club Nice to both play in the Uefa Europa League. The chemicals company owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased a 27.7 per stake in Manchester united on Christmas Eve last year but [...]
Buy existing F1 team, FIA boss tells Andretti May 28, 2024 The president of F1’s governing body has insisted that wannabe grid team Andretti should buy an existing team rather than continuing to introduce a new outfit to the paddock. Andretti have ramped up their hopes of being involved with Formula 1, investing in a UK factory and staff. But they have so far been unsuccessful [...]