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.
Djokovic and Fritz voice concerns after another late finish at Australian Open January 23, 2024 Play has gone on past midnight on eight of the 10 days so far.
City of London wins GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for longest padel playing marathon January 23, 2024 | City Talk The City of London won the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Longest Marathon Playing Padel. The players, described as the ‘awesome foursome’, spent two days completing nearly 40 hours of continuous padel playing. In conjunction with The Lord Mayor’s Appeal City Giving Day, the title attempt raised funds for National Numeracy, MQ Mental Health Research [...]
Wimbledon tennis expansion: Deputy Mayor to deliver final-ish decision on seemingly endless planning application January 23, 2024 Wimbledon organisers claim they need the extra space - on land they own - to deliver a world-leading tournament and revenues that will benefit the wider sport
Why Brand Beckham’s battle with the counterfeiters is no open goal January 23, 2024 An IP law expert on Beckham's attempt to tackle trade mark infringements.
Six Nations to pay TV? Government rejects call to add it to ‘crown jewels’ list January 22, 2024 The Welsh Affairs Committee had asked the Government to protect the rugby tournament for free-to-air TV.