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9 hours ago

South Africa struggling to secure UK TV deal to screen England Test series

Sky Sports has declined an offer to renew a long-term contract that expired last year, leaving Cricket South Africa searching for alternative broadcast partners for the upcoming series against England.
Television
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Championship clubs reject bringing in VAR next season

Championship clubs rejected the introduction of Football Video Support for next season, citing concerns over costs and impact on the game.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

IFA submits planning application for National Football Centre

The Irish FA has submitted a planning application for a National Football Centre in Galgorm, aiming to inspire future footballers and support the community.
Barcelona
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Injured Draper to miss Madrid and Rome tournaments

Jack Draper withdraws from Madrid and Italian Open due to a knee tendon injury, impacting his ranking and upcoming tournaments.
#rugby
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Historic London rugby club fights for survival

Streatham and Croydon RFC faces financial difficulties and needs £20,000 to maintain operations and support community activities.
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Historic London rugby club fights for survival

Streatham and Croydon RFC faces financial difficulties and needs £20,000 to maintain operations and support community activities.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Rose miss out on pyramid play-offs over licence

Unfortunately, our application for a period of grace to fulfil the required criteria for our SFA bronze licence was declined by the SPFL board. On this basis we are not eligible to participate in the pyramid play-off competition.
New York Rangers
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Will revival of Crystal Palace's hallowed turf' create more athletics history?

Crystal Palace stadium faces neglect and disrepair, prompting a redevelopment plan to revitalize the venue as a national asset.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Brentford to host World Sevens as Villa & Man Utd enter

Aston Villa and Manchester United will compete in the Women's World Sevens tournament in May 2025, hosted in England for the first time.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
4 days ago

Fulham have five more finals - Leno optimistic of reaching European places despite draw with Brent - Soccer News

Fulham's Bernd Leno emphasizes the importance of upcoming matches in their European qualification push, calling them 'five more finals'.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Australia crash out of BJK Cup after Britain secure 3-0 upset with doubles win

Great Britain defeated Australia 3-0 in the Billie Jean King Cup, eliminating them from contention for the second consecutive year.
London
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1 week ago

How London event spaces turn horse racing into premium experiences - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Grand National has transformed into a premium experience in London, combining high-quality hospitality with innovative entertainment for audiences.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Wilshere eyes first trophy in battle of Hatters

Luton Town and Stockport County face off in the EFL Trophy final, showcasing contrasting managerial experiences.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

It makes English football unique - why the Football League is important too

The strength of English football lies in its lower leagues, which deserve more recognition and support than they currently receive.
London
fromLondon On The Inside
1 week ago

Golfclubber Is Turning Magazine London Into a Two-Day Golf Festival This April

Golf is evolving with a two-day festival in London featuring DJs, simulators, and a Majors watch party for a vibrant golf culture experience.
#womens-super-league
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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Chelsea v Liverpool, Aston Villa v Tottenham, and more: Women's Super League live

Chelsea seek a late-season rally to retain Champions League place after heavy losses; Manchester United are unbeaten in ten; London City Lionesses lie sixth.
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2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Why is there a four-week break in the WSL?

A month-long WSL break will coincide with Champions League, FA Cup and international fixtures, creating schedule congestion and uneven match counts across teams.
Women
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

The WSL is expanding next season everything you need to know about promotion, relegation and the play-off

The Women's Super League will expand to 14 teams in the 2026/27 season, introducing promotion and relegation play-offs.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'An incredible league' - inside WSL 2 promotion race

Birmingham City leads the Women's Super League 2, vying for promotion alongside Charlton Athletic, Crystal Palace, and Newcastle United.
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2 weeks ago

Tickets Alert: Visit the Earl's Court development site

The property developer organises the tours in part to showcase the site and explain their master plan for the area, as well as why they believe it's a good idea.
London
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago

Rowe targeting Premier League return and England World Cup spot - Soccer News

Jonathan Rowe aims to return to the Premier League, calling it the best league in the world, while currently excelling at Bologna.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Lily James, Andy Murray and a million Britons: padel's rise nears milestone

Padel's popularity in the UK surged to nearly a million players in 2025, driven by accessibility and celebrity endorsements.
#wimbledon
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Wimbledon introduces video reviews for players to challenge umpire calls

Wimbledon will implement video review technology for players to challenge chair umpire decisions starting this year.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Video reviews to be introduced at Wimbledon

Video review technology will debut at Wimbledon, allowing players to challenge certain umpire calls without limits on the number of reviews.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Wimbledon introduces video reviews for players to challenge umpire calls

Wimbledon will implement video review technology for players to challenge chair umpire decisions starting this year.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Video reviews to be introduced at Wimbledon

Video review technology will debut at Wimbledon, allowing players to challenge certain umpire calls without limits on the number of reviews.
Liverpool FC
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3 weeks ago

Hibs to unveil plans for training centre 'dome' upgrade

SNS Hibernian Football Club plans to upgrade its training centre with a new dome-covered pitch and facilities in East Lothian.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

All-rounder Higgins extends stay at Middlesex

Ryan Higgins has signed a long-term contract extension with Middlesex, expressing commitment to the team and his performance in recent seasons.
#wimbledon-expansion
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4 weeks ago

World Snooker Championship to remain at Crucible until at least 2045 with revamp

The future of the event at the 980-seat venue has been in doubt for years, with Matchroom's president, Barry Hearn, repeatedly hinting the tournament may have to leave its spiritual home in favour of a bigger venue when their previous deal expired next year.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ashes gagging orders and a storm over a teacup: it must be the new cricket season | Barney Ronay

The ECB's management of the Hundred and recent controversies, including a shadow ban on Ashes discussion and handling of player conduct issues, reveals problematic crisis management strategies that often backfire.
Travel
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1 month ago

Game, Set, Paradise: The World's Most Breathtaking Tennis Courts

The world's most exclusive tennis courts are located in remote, luxury destinations offering stunning natural backdrops like turquoise waters, alpine peaks, and desert landscapes.
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1 month ago

The best padel rackets in the UK for every player, from beginner to pro

According to the Lawn Tennis Association, only 15,000 British players picked up a padel racket in 2019 but by the end of 2024, that figure was more than 400,000. Of those, about 399,000 are probably mispronouncing it: think pah-dell rather than paddle.
Exercise
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

South London's iconic national sports centre is getting a vast revamp

The revamped venue will feature a basketball court, football pitches, and shiny (and crack-free) pools, as part of a £130 million redevelopment overseen by Morgan Sindall Construction.
London
#efl
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

The Best Place to See Great Tennis? Anywhere But the Gram Slams

On a Wednesday in the desert last March, Reilly Opelka, the American with a cannon of a serve, was grinding out a tough match against French number one Arthur Rinderknech. Nearby, former US Open men's finalist Kei Nishikori beat Luca Nardi, part of the new wave of Italian talent, while Brazilian phenom Joao Fonseca closed out Pavel Kotov, who reached number 50 in the world in 2024.
World news
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Wealdstone extend Grosvenor Vale lease

Wealdstone FC secured a 10-year lease at Grosvenor Vale through 2036, with incentives to relocate by 2031 while developing long-term stadium plans within Hillingdon.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Top seats for Nations Championship's Glastonbury of Rugby' at Twickenham to cost 280

The climax of the new 12-team competition, which will be held every two years and replaces traditional tours, will be held at Twickenham at the end of November with two matches on Friday, two on Saturday and two on Sunday. Six Nations form guide: how the 2026 contenders are shaping up The six Tests pit the sixth-place finisher in the northern hemisphere pool against the sixth in the southern hemisphere pool, the fifth against the fifth and so on, culminating in the first against the first.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Hundred 2026: women's player auction live

Today we crush the Hula Hoops and strut into the era of billionaire owners and player auctions, with a side dish of geopolitics. Each player will be listed in turn and the highest bidder wins their labour for six weeks in the summer.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sports centre revamp reaches 'key milestone'

I am delighted that the once-in-a-generation redevelopment of the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre has reached another key milestone with the submission of the planning application for its transformation. The 15hectare site, opened in 1964, is set for a revamp of its athletics stadium, indoor arena, and swimming and diving facilities.
London
#australian-open
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Players' group's $1bn breakaway tour plan pushes tennis to brink of civil war

The PTPA seeks $1bn to launch a Pinnacle Tour that reduces tournament count while increasing prize money for top male and female players.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

RFU set to confirm radical revamp for English rugby

English rugby's Premier League will separate from the pyramid, scrapping immediate promotion and relegation while expanding from 10 to 12 teams by 2030 based on revised financial, commercial, and performance criteria.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Top players reject offer to have greater say in running of major tennis championships

The players have been lobbying for a greater share of the money made by those organising the grand slam championships since last year's French Open when a delegation, including Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, urged executives from all four tournaments to increase their prize funds to 22% of revenue by 2030, which would be in line with ATP and WTA Tour events.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

All you need to know about Netball Super League 2026

It's a bit of a no-brainer. We're women, we've all got different shapes and sizes. As a 20-year-old, wearing a dress would have been fine for me, but if you put me on court now I couldn't think of anything worse than wearing a netball dress. - Coach Tamsin Greenway on Mavericks' kit innovation
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Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

England v Iceland: Women's World Cup qualifying live

Lucy Bronze achieves her 145th England cap, moving to third all-time, while England faces Iceland in a Women's World Cup qualifier with a strong starting lineup.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Clubs to vote on expanding Championship play-offs

EFL clubs will vote on expanding play-offs in the Championship from four to six teams at a meeting on 5 March. The proposal, which has been under consideration for a number of seasons, would mean the teams finishing from third to eighth compete for a place in the Premier League. It would mirror the format used in the National League.
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fromThe Nation
2 months ago

"Shut Up and Serve": The Professional Tennis Players Fighting a Rigged System

Professional tennis governing bodies act as cartels that exploit players, limit competitive alternatives, and maintain grueling schedules that contribute to rising injury rates.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Slot needs something to keep him in a job' - could the FA Cup be it?

Liverpool's title defence has ended, but they can salvage their season through the FA Cup and Champions League despite inconsistent performances and a 19-point deficit to Arsenal.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Twickenham can't be a false dawn - Triple Crown should be a launchpad for Andy Farrell's final act

Rassie Erasmus has described Ireland's rugby system as "precision farming" and the last year has shown how delicate the ecosystem is. All the analysis that followed the alarming defeats to France, New Zealand and South Africa remains valid and the issues that cropped up remain worthy of attention. Yet it all feels a little less alarming after a weekend where the senior side issued a stunning riposte to those who believed they are a beaten docket and the U-20s showed there's life in the pathways yet.
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London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

London Lions beat Newcastle Eagles to win Super League Trophy

London Lions beat Newcastle Eagles 74-68 to win the Super League Basketball Trophy, holding off a late comeback and claiming their second Trophy.
#championship-play-offs-expansion
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I understand why more teams want golden ticket' - Championship reaction to play-offs extension

Championship play-offs expand from four to six teams, allowing third through eighth place finishers to compete for Premier League promotion starting next season.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

Expanding the Championship play-offs may not achieve what Premier League hopefuls think

Championship clubs propose expanding play-offs from four to six teams, with third and fourth-place finishers entering semi-finals directly and fifth through eighth-place teams competing in quarter-finals.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I understand why more teams want golden ticket' - Championship reaction to play-offs extension

Championship play-offs expand from four to six teams, allowing third through eighth place finishers to compete for Premier League promotion starting next season.
English Premier League
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 month ago

Championship: EFL announces major change to play-offs from next season

The EFL Championship play-offs will expand from four to six teams starting in the 2026-27 season, allowing seventh and eighth-placed finishers to compete for Premier League promotion.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

WSL 2 side to host promotion play-off in May

The WSL promotion play-off will be held on 23 May at the second-tier side's home, with the league expanding to 14 teams next season and the third-place WSL 2 team hosting the bottom WSL finisher.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pakistan players will not be excluded from Hundred, insist ECB and all teams

The England and Wales Cricket Board and all eight of The Hundred team franchises reaffirm their commitment to ensuring The Hundred continues to be a competition that is inclusive, welcoming and open to all. The Hundred was established to reach new audiences, grow the game of cricket and ensure that everyone—regardless of their ethnicity, gender, faith, nationality or other—can feel they belong in our sport.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What do you get for winning EFL Cup?

The 2025–26 Carabao Cup winner qualifies for the Conference League play-off round, and qualification spots adjust based on other English clubs' European results.
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2 months ago

When is the EFL Cup final 2026? Date, kick off time, tickets for Carabao Cup 2025/26

The 2025/26 EFL Cup final is looming large in the first major showpiece of the season in the top four divisions of English football. Last season's showpiece at Wembley Stadium was the highest-attended match of the weekend in Europe, attracting almost 89,000 fans. Millions more will again watch on TV around the world this time as the competition that began in August 2025 and has featured 92 teams comes to a close.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

EFL clubs to vote on expanding Championship playoffs to six clubs

EFL clubs will vote to expand Championship playoffs to six teams, adding a single-match eliminator round and potentially extending the format to lower leagues.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

National League games off due to waterlogged pitches

Saturday's National League matches at Aldershot Town and Gateshead have been postponed due to waterlogged pitches. Aldershot were due to host Carlisle United, but heavy rain in Hampshire forced a pitch inspection on Friday morning, with a qualified match official declaring the surface at The EBB Stadium unplayable. Meanwhile, the surface at the International Stadium has similarly been affected by downpours, leading to Gateshead's fixture with Wealdstone also being called off.
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