Michael Cheika: Who is he and where has the Leicester Tigers boss coached? June 28, 2024 Leicester Tigers this week announced that Australian Michael Cheika will become the new head coach after parting ways with Dan McKellar. But who is he, where has he coached, and what has he said about his appointment? Who is he? Cheika, 57, is an Australian rugby coach who spent his career at Randwick in his [...]
New Zealand favourites but England can cause issues June 28, 2024 The start of next month marks the start of England’s true test of strength, progression and ability as Steve Borthwick’s men look to topple the mighty New Zealand across two matches in the Land of the Long White Cloud. First in Dunedin and then in Auckland, England take on the All Blacks looking to win [...]
Mum’s the word as Dujardin bids to eclipse Kenny at Paris 2024 Olympics June 27, 2024 Dujardin travels to France already with six Olympic medals and three golds to her name.
Kerr-ching: First British athlete signs up for Johnson’s lucrative Grand Slam Track June 27, 2024 Kerr, world champion over 1500m, joins US hurdler Sydney McLaughlin in committing to the new competition.
Extreme H: Pioneer 25 hydrogen racing car launched in central London June 27, 2024 Extreme H, the successor to Extreme E, today launched its racer on the River Thames as hydrogen racing edges closer. Aboard the St Helena, the ship that transports the Extreme E cars from location to location, the Pioneer 25 was unveiled to guests and members of the media. Extreme H the future Alejandro Agag, Founder [...]
Euro 2024: Who do England play next in Germany? June 27, 2024 England are through to the Round of 16 at the Euro 2024 championships. And having avoided a number of tough teams, their path looks somewhat easier. The Three Lions are to face Slovakia on Sunday, at the Arena Aufschalke in Gelsenkirchen, the site of transport chaos after England’s opening match against Serbia on Sunday 16 [...]
Murray: I’m f*****g doing rehab 24/7 to reach Wimbledon June 27, 2024 British tennis star Andy Murray will leave his decision to play Wimbledon as late as possible as he recovers from surgery through intensive rehab. The former World No1 and Wimbledon champion is expected to retire from the sport this year, meaning an appearance at the All England Club is likely to be his last as [...]
South Africa await England or India in T20 World Cup final June 27, 2024 South Africa reached their first ever T20 Cricket world Cup final this morning by thrashing Afghanistan in the Caribbean. They will take on either England or India, who play this afternoon, in Saturday’s final in Barbados. South Africa’s nine-wicket win over Jonathan Trott’s Afghanistan brings to an end an incredible run at this World Cup, [...]
Global Chess League: Rivalling IPL, tapping into trends and now coming to London June 27, 2024 It borrows heavily from cricket’s Indian Premier League in a bid to replicate its success.
Ed Warner: Why athletics still hits different at the Olympics June 27, 2024 Our columnist tackles this week's big takling points in sports business.