Ed Warner: Boxing hits right notes in delicate dance between solo and team sport June 6, 2024 Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn are nothing if not entrepreneurial. Expect Queensberry 10-0 Matchroom to be just the start.
IPL US franchise MI New York does deal with Accenture June 5, 2024 IT giant Accenture has stepped into the world of Major League Cricket, becoming principle partner of MI New York. The deal will see 2023 MLC champions MI New York feature Accenture on their match and training jerseys. “Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world and this is an exciting opportunity to innovate [...]
Last 10 women’s French Open finals as Andreeva reaches semis June 5, 2024 Unseeded Mirra Andreeva, the 17-year-old Russian tennis sensation, sent tremors across Roland Garros yesterday with a brilliant 6-7 6-4 6-4 victory over second seed and two-time Grand Slam winner Aryna Sabalenka. Andreeva lost the first set with a tie-break at the French Open yesterday but broke her Belarusian opposite number in the second and third [...]
Premiership Rugby chief slaps down Championship roadblock claims June 5, 2024 Premiership Rugby chief executive Simon Massie-Taylor has slapped down accusations from Championship clubs that his organisation have ignored their demands over the future of the game, saying “we’ve done everything we can”. Clubs in the second tier this week launched a sensational attack on the sport’s governing body the Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby [...]
Manchester City chief Khaldoon urges football regulators to be ‘more sensible’ June 5, 2024 It comes after it emerged that City have launched a legal challenge against the Premier League’s regulations.
Computer says YES: England tipped to win Euro 2024 by AI June 5, 2024 England have an almost one-in-four likelihood of lifting the trophy, making them the favourites ahead of France and Germany.
Poppy Cleall backs Saracens to return to Premiership Women’s Rugby final June 5, 2024 It has been a difficult week for Poppy Cleall. The 65-cap England forward found out she had not been given a golden Red Roses contract. Cleall has been a staple of the international team for a number of years but England’s loss could well be Saracens’ gain. She will be keen to channel her frustration [...]
Manchester City: Lawyers react to legal action against Premier League June 4, 2024 On Tuesday it was revealed that Manchester City were taking legal action against the Premier League. The dispute is set to be heard in private and relates to Associate Party Transaction rules, which relate to sponsorship deals having connections to club owners. Manchester City are owned by Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Mansour and have important [...]
Watford FC valued at £175m with fans able to buy 10 per cent June 4, 2024 Watford FC has been valued at £175m after it confirmed it will be looking to offer up to 10 per cent of the Championship club in an equity grab open to fans. Punters would need to purchase a minimum of four shares (valued at £12.44 each) with up to £17.5m up for grabs. The shares [...]
Full 2025 F1 driver line-up after Perez signs on with Red Bull June 4, 2024 Sergio Perez re-signed with Red Bull on Tuesday, extending his stint at the F1 team by another two years. It ends speculation, albeit minimal, of a move to sign Carlos Sainz Jr for next year after he was ditched in favour of Lewis Hamilton by Ferrari. So with that in mind, here is the updated [...]