Owen Farrell decision shows social media abuse gone too far
Another round of URC action played out as a precursor to the eagerly anticipated European Cup that gets under way this weekend.
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Chatham heavyweight Moses Itauma produces devastating first-round stoppage of Michal Boloz at York Hall | Teenager wants to fight English champion Solomon Dacres next year
Moses Itauma has titles on his mind after ending his first year in professional boxing with a ruthless stoppage victory.
Premier League Announces Record $8.45 Billion Domestic TV Deal
The Premier League announced on Monday it had agreed a record 6.7 billion pounds ($8.45 billion) domestic television rights deal for a four-year period starting from the 2025/26 season. The current deal is reported to be worth around 5 billion pounds over a three-year cycle and covers 200 matches per season. The English top flight hailed the agreements shared between different broadcasters as the "largest sports media rights deals ever concluded in the UK". Sky Sports and TNT Sports have retained their rights to show live matches, with Amazon, currently showing 20 matches per season, not part of the next cycle.
Neck guards to become compulsory in ice hockey, governing body announces
Neck guards will become compulsory at all International Ice Hockey Federation events including the Olympics and the men’s and women’s world championships, the sport’s governing body has announced.
Jasper Cooper of Canterbury Tennis Club wins at this year’s World Tennis Championships alongside Boyd Brackstone to go to No.1 in the world in the over-70s Masters doubles rankings
Jasper Cooper starred against the world’s best septuagenarians in Mallorca at this year’s World Tennis Championships.
Soccer: 'They love it': Matildas coach defends throwing rookies in at deep end
Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has defended fielding rookie-laden teams against quality opposition after becoming a lightning rod for criticism following the Matildas' 5-0 thrashing by Olympic champions Canada.
‘Sex noises’ interrupt Euro 2024 draw ceremony in German concert hall
Unexplained moaning noises disrupted the draw ceremony for the European Championship in men's football on Saturday and competed for attention with the team names being read out on stage.
UK workers are losing thousands of pounds due to growth stagnation
The UK’s productivity rate is half of that seen in other advanced economies and wages have subsequently flatlined, meaning that workers are losing an average of £10,700 a year.