Hands off our underpants: F1 drivers slam meddling motorsport chief November 7, 2024 Formula 1 drivers have accused Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of motorsport governing body the FIA, of failing to provide financial transparency. In a wide-ranging open letter, the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association hit out at the FIA’s policy of fining drivers for minor indiscretions, such as swearing, wearing jewellery and choosing non-fireproof underwear. The GPDA also [...]
Ed Warner: Chair the football regulator? No thanks, not even for £130k November 7, 2024 The job ad for the chair is being circulated widely by opponents of the concept of a regulator in the hope that a moderate rather than a zealot will land the role.
Women’s football aims to supersize crowds on historic weekend November 6, 2024 All games in the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship will be played in the home club’s main stadium for the first time ever on the weekend of 16 and 17 November. The historic showcase of women’s football will see matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Stamford Bridge, Villa Park, St James’ Park and Goodison [...]
Man City lose legal fight over former player’s unpaid wages November 6, 2024 The English champions stopped paying Mendy his £6m salary in September 2021 after he was charged with multiple sexual offences.
Sauber swap Hamilton’s former teammate for Alonso protege November 6, 2024 Bortoleto won the Formula 3 title last year, currently leads Formula 2 and has been nurtured by McLaren as part of the team’s driver development programme.
Ahead of the Game: Trump’s pledge to LIV and PGA, Charlton eye move November 6, 2024 LIV Golf executives will be cheered by Donald Trump’s march on the White House in the belief that the former president’s second US election win would lead to the long-heralded merger with the PGA Tour finally taking place. Negotiations between the two rival tours have been taking place for over 18 months, with one of [...]
Boxing fans to get more blockbuster fights from new global TV deal November 4, 2024 Dazn’s exclusive deal with Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions will help to unlock more of the blockbuster fights that fans have been clamouring for, such as Tyson Fury’s long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua, says the channel’s boxing chief. The multi-year agreement sees Queensberry join UK rival Matchroom in committing to the London-headquartered sport streaming platform, removing [...]
London venue named on list of world’s most luxurious padel clubs November 4, 2024 London’s Padel Social Club has been included in a new list billed as the fast-growing racket sport’s answer to the Michelin Guide, Club Aguilas. The venue in Earls Court is one of three in England on the 16-strong list, along with Beaverbook Club in Surrey and The Club by Bamford in the Cotswolds. Other luxury [...]
Cricket, rugby and football stars invest in health start-up November 4, 2024 England rugby international Courtney Lawes and Arsenal footballer Ben White are also among the 60 professional sportspeople invested in The Players Fund.
Three hacks for becoming the Leicester City of sport business November 1, 2024 Rooting for underdogs is a national characteristic we need to nurture – and not just on the field, argues Alejandro Scannapieco of digital transformation company Sportian. Everyone loves an underdog, particularly in sport. Whether it’s Emma Raducanu winning the US Open or Leicester City’s historic Premier League title, moments when great odds are overturned in [...]