London Marathon to pay tribute to Kelvin Kiptum April 17, 2024 There will be 30 seconds of applause ahead of Sunday’s London Marathon in tribute of 2023 champion Kelvin Kiptum, who tragically died in a road accident earlier this year. Kiptum was 24 at the time of his death and set the world record for the 26.2 mile race in Chicago, where he became the first [...]
Moyes: I hope Bayer Leverkusen have been downing beer April 17, 2024 West Ham manager David Moyes said that he hopes his team’s Europa League opponents Bayer Leverkusen spent time downing beer in the aftermath of their Bundesliga title ahead of their quarter-final clash tonight. The Londoners trail 2-0 after the first leg of their last eight tie but host the German champions tonight looking for a [...]
Premiership needs ‘Fortnum and Mason’ signings like Barrett, says Exeter boss April 17, 2024 Barrett will join Leinster on a short-term deal next season in a major coup for the Irish province.
Andy Murray receives French Open boost as he steps up injury comeback April 17, 2024 The Briton ruptured ligaments at the Miami Open but is now out of a protective boot.
Paris 2024: Olympic Games will achieve gender equality but choppy waters ahead April 17, 2024 If Kenyan long-distance runner Peres Jepchirchir defends her Olympic title this year in Paris, she’s in for one almighty different reception at her medal ceremony compared to the Covid-hit Tokyo Games of 2021. Because for the first time ever the tradition of handing the men’s marathon winner his gold medal at the closing ceremony will [...]
Majority of top athletes back ban on trans athletes in female categories April 17, 2024 A majority of female athletes have backed sport categorisation based on biological sex rather than gender identity in a survey on transgender inclusion. The survey of 175 top level athletes saw a majority support the move in contact and endurance sport. Over 75 per cent of those who were classed as world-class athletes backed biological [...]
Premier League accused of lobbying against Football Governance Bill April 16, 2024 Caroline Dinenage MP wrote to Premier League chief executive Richard Masters on Tuesday.
Man City boss Guardiola: I don’t fear Real Madrid in Champions League April 16, 2024 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola proclaimed “I don’t fear” Real Madrid ahead of the two team’s crunch Champions League quarter-final this evening. The two former winners clash tonight at the Etihad with their aggregate tie poised at 3-3 after a wild first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. “No, I don’t fear them,” said City boss [...]
Echoes of the Invincibles as Arsenal face Champions League moment of truth April 16, 2024 Arsenal's season hangs in the balance as they head to Germany for crunch match.
Olympic chiefs urged to extend prize money to all medallists by Team GB star Richards April 16, 2024 Athletics chiefs will pay their Olympic champions £40,000 each this year.