Champions Cup final could be bumped from ITV1 to make room for FA Cup April 23, 2024 Broadcaster ITV is facing a scheduling conundrum next month with the FA Cup final and the Champions Cup rugby final set to take place on the same day at the same time. Due to the derby between Manchester United and Manchester City being one requiring heightened security, the kick-off was moved to 3pm. But the [...]
They’re the real Ted Lasso – but there’s more to Hampton and Richmond Borough’s story April 23, 2024 Can the Beavers be the test case for an innovative VCFC concept?
Forest double down and demand refereeing rule changes from PGMOL April 22, 2024 Nottingham Forest doubled down on their discontent with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) last night, demanding rules must be changed to stop officials from working on matches which involve teams battling for league position with clubs they support. It comes after the Premier League club accused VAR Stuart Attwell of being “a Luton [...]
Fifa to discuss banning Israel from football after five countries back Palestine’s proposal April 18, 2024 The Palestinian FA’s proposal has the backing of Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Yemen.
Ed Warner: Seb Coe has given Olympic chief Thomas Bach a $100m headache April 18, 2024 Our sport business columnist on Seb Coe's challenge to Thomas Bach.
Premiership needs ‘Fortnum and Mason’ signings like Barrett, says Exeter boss April 17, 2024 Barrett will join Leinster on a short-term deal next season in a major coup for the Irish province.
Paris 2024: Olympic Games will achieve gender equality but choppy waters ahead April 17, 2024 If Kenyan long-distance runner Peres Jepchirchir defends her Olympic title this year in Paris, she’s in for one almighty different reception at her medal ceremony compared to the Covid-hit Tokyo Games of 2021. Because for the first time ever the tradition of handing the men’s marathon winner his gold medal at the closing ceremony will [...]
Premier League accused of lobbying against Football Governance Bill April 16, 2024 Caroline Dinenage MP wrote to Premier League chief executive Richard Masters on Tuesday.
British horse racing crowds up in 2024 despite heavier toll of weather April 16, 2024 It comes after Cheltenham Festival attendances fell by 11,000 last month.
Royal London to grant £3m to British and Irish Lions teams ahead of women’s tour April 16, 2024 Royal London has announced a £3m ‘Levelling the Playing Field’ fund that will aid the British and Irish Lions in investing in elite women’s player and coach pathways. The deal comes ahead of the first ever Women’s Lions tour to New Zealand, which is scheduled for 2027. The grant will support all four unions despite [...]