How Kenya won its bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya’s athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the 2029 World Championships, but challenges remain to ensure a successful event.
Howard Webb says accidental handball law ‘a nonsense’ and calls for reform
Webb wants to stop ‘ridiculous situations’Says VAR officials in United v City had ‘tunnel vision’Howard Webb has described the law around accidental handball as “a bit of a nonsense” and called for its reform to stop referees being drawn into “ridiculous situations”.The chief refereeing officer for English football made his remarks on Tuesday, when he…
Sophie Cunningham says she spoke to Adam Silver about next WNBA commissioner
Cathy Engelbert is leaving her post at end of yearNBA commissioner often speaks to players about issuesSign up for the free WNBA 30 weekly newsletterIndiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has discussed the soon-to-be vacant WNBA commissioner’s job with Adam Silver after the NBA commissioner reached out to her.“I have talked to Adam Silver a couple…
Astana Arena in the capital of Kazakhstan selected to host 2028 UEFA Super Cup
The prestigious match, UEFA Super Cup, will take place at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 2027, before passing the baton to Astana Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan, in 2028. Kazakhstan has obtained the chance to host such a major match, marking a historic first for the country.
Top golfers to get no favours for PGA Tour return after LIV bankruptcy
PGA commissioner: ‘The Tour is built on meritocracy’Rahm and Hatton likely to start back on DP World TourThe head of the PGA Tour has insisted there will be no favours offered to golfers looking to return to the platform after LIV’s bankruptcy filing last week.The increasing likelihood is players such as Jon Rahm, Cameron Smith…
President Ruto hails Nairobi's historic 2029 World Athletics win
Kenya will become the first African country to host the World Athletics Championships, the sport’s flagship global track and field event.
Sterling admits dangerous driving on motorway before crash
The former England winger crashed a Lamborghini into motorway barriers in May.
Draper decides not to play again this season
Former world number four Jack Draper will not play again this season, but says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of next year.
Manchester United shocked as talented youngster JJ Gabriel asks to leave
15-year-old wants his registration to be cancelledHe was to be in squad to face Brighton on WednesdayManchester United have been left confused and shocked by the news that the talented 15-year-old player JJ Gabriel has asked to leave the club, a day before he was to be included in the first-team squad to face Brighton.Gabriel…
Eligibility rules 'not particularly fair' – O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill says what upsets him the most regarding rules over international eligibility is the pressure put on young players to make an irreversible choice.
