Snooker World Championships set for ‘inevitable’ move from Crucible April 23, 2024 Four-time snooker world champion John Higgins has said that a move away from the Crucible is “inevitable” for the sport. The Sheffield venue has hosted the sport’s top competition since 1977 with the current deal with snooker running though until 2027. But it is understood that China, Saudi Arabia and other UK venues are interested [...]
They’re the real Ted Lasso – but there’s more to Hampton and Richmond Borough’s story April 23, 2024 Can the Beavers be the test case for an innovative VCFC concept?
Trevor Steven: Unhurried Cole Palmer is a unique talent and Chelsea’s saviour April 23, 2024 Few outside of Man City how good he was but the rest of football has begun to understand.
Forest double down and demand refereeing rule changes from PGMOL April 22, 2024 Nottingham Forest doubled down on their discontent with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) last night, demanding rules must be changed to stop officials from working on matches which involve teams battling for league position with clubs they support. It comes after the Premier League club accused VAR Stuart Attwell of being “a Luton [...]
Formula E emissions rise but racing league leading on global metrics April 22, 2024 The emissions produced by racing series Formula E are expected to rise this season for a third consecutive year but figures remain below carbon neutrality targets, a new report has shown. The all-electric racing series, this year in its 10th season, has seen overall emissions rise for the second year in a row and that [...]
Dallaglio charity in gruelling 1,500km cycle from Rome to Nice April 22, 2024 A gruelling cycling challenge spearheaded by Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio is into its second stage as a peloton cycle from Rome to Nice in aid of charity. The 1,500km challenge aims to raise £100,000 for RugbyWorks, a charity founded by the England international. Dallaglio said: We are currently over half way through the [...]
Arteta and Arsenal seek derby win to go three clear in Premier League April 22, 2024 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists his side must focus on the task at hand and continue to win matches to stay in the hunt for a first Premier League title since 2004. The Gunners take on London rivals Chelsea this evening at Emirates Stadium knowing that a win will take them three points clear at [...]
Surrey remain unbeaten in County Championship with innings win April 22, 2024 Surrey closed the gap to leading Division One side Essex yesterday with an innings victory over Kent in Canterbury. Dan Worrall took 4-31 while Cameron Steel took 3-38 as the reigning champions bowled out the hosts for just 262. With Dom Sibley and Dan Lawrence knocking 150 and 112 in Surrey’s only innings, the favourites [...]
Golden boots all round: English goalscorers eyeing historic success at home and away April 22, 2024 It may not be a vintage season for Premier League clubs in Europe but in other respects English football is the toast of the continent.
‘I can finally breathe’: Nelly Korda relief at equalling LPGA Tour record in Chevron win April 22, 2024 The world No1 became the first player for 19 years to win five tournaments in a row on the LPGA Tour.