English football transfer spending tops £1.7bn in 2022 January 26, 2023 Clubs in England spent three times more than any other country on men’s international transfer business last year, Fifa data has revealed. A total of £1.78 was spent in transfers in 2022, over £1bn more than the second placed side Italy, who spent £543m. A total of 12.5 per cent of the total £5.24bn spent [...]
‘Greta Thunberg of sport’ won’t fly to Australia over environment concerns January 26, 2023 British athlete Innes FitzGerald, dubbed the ‘Greta Thunberg of sport’, has refused to take part in a world championships event in Australia because of environmental concerns. FitzGerald, 16, has said the 10,000-mile flight fills her with “deep concern”. “The reality of the travel fills me with deep concern,” she said. “I would never be comfortable [...]
Billionaire Mark Walter: Who is he, what sports teams does he own and what is his net worth? January 25, 2023 Mark Walter is a 63-year-old American businessman who’s chief executive of financial services firm Guggenheim Partners and a keen player in the world of sports team acquisitions. Walter, from Cedar Rapids in Iowa, may be best known to British sports fans due to his recent part-acquisition of a Premier League football club. He was part [...]
Women’s IPL: Winning bids confirmed for league valued at £450m January 25, 2023 The five winning bids for the Women’s IPL – known as the Women’s Premier League – were confirmed this morning with a combined value of £444m. The five Women’s IPL teams will see franchises in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Lucknow – the series kicks off this year. The inaugural Women’s IPL comes 15 years [...]
Tennis’ Wimbledon outcasts are shining at the Australian Open January 25, 2023 Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev will be one step closer to a maiden Grand Slam should he overcome Australian Open favourite Novak Djokovic this morning Down Under. The player – currently banned from competing at Wimbledon because of his nationality – has been in fine form in Melbourne thus far. The 25-year-old Muscovite has beaten [...]
FA Cup fourth round in full and how to watch January 24, 2023 The fourth round of the FA Cup has been completed after Accrington Stanley beat Boreham Wood in extra time. The 1-0 result – which saw Tommy Leigh score a penalty in the 97th minute – completed the 32-team lineup for the fourth round of the Cup. Fixtures begin on Friday and conclude on Monday. The [...]
England v South Africa: The 2023 ODI series to kick off a World Cup year January 24, 2023 It’s yet another World Cup year and English international cricket returns on Friday when Jos Buttler’s side take on South Africa in a trio of ODI matches on the African continent. England are the best one-day team in the world and begin their preparations for this year’s Cricket World Cup – held in India in [...]
Former Lions captain Sam Warburton backs Andy Farrell to coach 2025 tour to Australia January 24, 2023 Former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has backed Ireland head coach Andy Farrell to be in charge of the famous rugby touring side when they head to Australia in 2025. The Welshman has played under Farrell on previous Lions tours, which in recent years have been coached by returning Wales boss [...]
Six Nations coach Borthwick says ‘authentic’ style will help England January 23, 2023 England rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has insisted his authentic coaching strategy can help his players get the best out of themselves in next month’s Guinness Six Nations. The England boss spoke alongside his currently banned captain Owen Farrell ahead of the Championships, where Borthwick’s men will host Scotland in their opening fixture on 4 [...]
Sexton, Farrell and Galthie weigh in on RFU tackle law changes ahead of Six Nations January 23, 2023 Ireland’s Six Nations captain Johnny Sexton today slammed England Rugby’s decision to drastically change the tackle laws for the amateur game. Sexton and Ireland coach Andy Farrell, as well as French coach Fabien Galthie, weighed in on the debate that has got the community divided. From July, the Rugby Football Union has decided to force [...]