Ed Warner: What politicians get wrong on policy and how I would fix it January 25, 2024 Britons may now be only four months away from their day in the polling booth. Policy wonks will be doing their wonking, party manifestos in early draft form, PR grids being re-written daily. Sport will barely feature beyond a sweaty MP or two getting down with the kids for a fleeting photo op at a [...]
Europe fights back against Premier League’s financial dominance January 25, 2024 The trend could weaken the argument for a European Super League.
Real Madrid knock Manchester City off top spot in Deloitte Football Money League January 25, 2024 Man City, Man Utd and Liverpool all slipped down the rankings for 2024.
Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis pleads guilty to securities fraud January 24, 2024 Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis has pleaded guilty to a number of criminal charges in the United States. The British billionaire was charged with insider trading last year and has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and two counts of securities fraud. The 86-year-old’s family trust control a majority [...]
Stokes considered refusing to fly to India over Bashir visa delay January 24, 2024 Bashir is the latest player of Pakistani heritage to experience problems entering India.
England tour in India is Bazball’s biggest test but Bashir situation farcical January 24, 2024 Just a tick over 4,000 days ago Ian Bell’s 116 and Joe Root’s 20 not out helped England to a draw in Nagpur in the final Test of a four-match series that saw the tourists win 2-1 against India. And more than 10 years on it remains the last bilateral series victory for England as [...]
Six Nations: Full Contact review – Rugby doc tops opening Drive to Survive series January 24, 2024 Six Nations: Full Contact is rugby union’s Drive to Survive. Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy gives his review of the docuseries. Criticism now often arises, with the tidal wave now truly past its peak, when a new documentary comes out about yet another sport which promises to be the next big thing. Drive to Survive, [...]
England Six Nations blow as Lawrence leaves squad with injury January 23, 2024 England were dealt a major Six Nations blow on Tuesday with news that Ollie Lawrence would be leaving their training camp through injury. The Bath centre has been one of the form players in this year’s Premiership and was expected to play a key role in Steve Borthwick’s plans in the first Six Nations since [...]
West Ham offer Kalvin Phillips escape route from Manchester City subs’ bench January 23, 2024 Phillips has played just over 900 minutes in 18 months at Man City.
Luke Donald signs up stat man Molinari for 2025 Ryder Cup mission January 23, 2024 Molinari was part of Donald's backroom team for last year's Ryder Cup win.