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 [...]
Manchester City launch legal action against Premier League, accusing them of “discrimination” June 4, 2024 Champions Manchester City have launched legal action against the Premier League, challenging its rules on related-party transactions and seeking damages. In an escalation of their legal battle, the Abu Dhabi-owned club will face off in a dispute against the Premier League in a two-week private arbitration hearing due to start next week. City, who have [...]
England are T20 World Cup champions. Can they defend their title? June 4, 2024 The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, will be the backdrop when England get their T20 Cricket World Cup defence underway against Scotland on Tuesday. This year’s competition, the ninth T20 World Cup since its debut in 2007, sees the West Indies and United States play hosts as 20 teams vie for a title currently held [...]
Djokovic smashes record as he beats Cerundolo in French Open thriller June 3, 2024 Novak Djokovic last night reached the quarter-finals of the French Open, but was pushed all the way in a five-set thriller by Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina. The Serbian looked well on his way after he picked up the first set by six games to one but the next two sets went 7-5 6-3 in favour [...]
Full statement as Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid June 3, 2024 France striker Kylian Mbappe has joined Real Madrid on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, it was confirmed on Monday. The 25-year-old had agreed a move to the Bernabeu earlier in the season but the switch from Ligue 1 to LaLiga is now official. He will join a Real Madrid side who on Saturday lifted [...]
RFU threatening Championship teams with league expulsion, clubs say June 3, 2024 Rugby Football Union have threatened Championship clubs with removal from the professional game structure.
E1, Puerto Banus and Saudi Arabia: The PIF mission to lure fans June 3, 2024 Why was the marina of Puerto Banus full of electric speed boats backed by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund? Matt Hardy went to find out why the E1 Series is making a splash. Lady Haya, a 64m superyacht owned by the Saudi Arabian royal family, dominates the secluded marina of Puerto Banus. The so-called [...]