Wimbledon’s eye-watering £200million expansion proposal has been given planning approval by the Greater London Authority (GLA). A fiery hearing saw disgruntled locals and the All England Club (AELTC) clash over whether the benefits of the development would outweigh the drawbacks. Deputy mayor of London, Jules Pipe, eventually came to the decision that the ‘significant’ economic […]
Tiger Woods in legal battle as golf legend’s new brand accused of ‘unlawful hijacking’ | Golf | Sport
Sun Day Red, the clothing brand launched by Tiger Woods and TaylorMade this year, has been roped into a legal battle over their logo. American company Tigeraire, which manufactures air-conditioned helmets for sportspeople and industrial workers, has filed a notice of opposition to the US Patent and Trademark Office due to the similarities between their […]
Ex-Ferrari engineer tells Lewis Hamilton his most important task when he completes move | F1 | Sport
Former Ferrari engineer Rob Smedley has told Lewis Hamilton how he can succeed at his new team in 2025. The Brit announced earlier this year that he would be leaving Mercedes at the end of the season after agreeing to join Ferrari in 2025. Hamilton has insisted that he remains focused on enjoying success with […]
Presidents Cup gets ugly as Collin Morikawa takes cutting dig at rival Min Woo Lee | Golf | Sport
Collin Morikawa stung Min Woo Lee at the Presidents Cup on Thursday and twisted the knife straight afterwards. Morikawa and his fellow United States Team competitor Sahith Theegala dispensed with Lee and Adam Scott in their four-ball showdown to put the International Team on the back foot. On a dominant day for the Americans, Morikawa […]
Ex-Man Utd star Tahith Chong collapses on pitch after nasty head injury | Football | Sport
Tahith Chong, the former Manchester United winger now at Luton, suffered a frightening head injury during the clash with Plymouth. The 24 year old was seen collapsing in the penalty area after a clash of heads while attempting to win a header. The incident caused immediate concern as he lay motionless on the turf. Luton’s […]
Conor McGregor links up with ‘Pimp My Ride’ icon Xzibit in unexpected merger | Boxing | Sport
Conor McGregor has announced that Xzibit has joined his music label. The Irishman initially broke into the public eye through UFC, before branching into boxing and developing his wealth further. The 36-year-old now owns a portfolio of pubs and alcohol brands, and he recently announced that he was turning his attention to attempting to conquer […]
Chicago Marathon to honour late world record-holder Kiptum at Oct. 13 race
The Chicago Marathon plans to honour late Kenyan marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum at next month’s race, a year after he smashed the men’s world record in the Windy City. Kiptum was only 23 when he put on a performance for the ages to break the tape in two hours 35 seconds. He died in a […]
World’s best women’s rugby squads primed to play in WXV 1 tournament in Vancouver
Tyson Beukeboom doesn’t remember exactly where she was the moment her friends won Olympic silver at the Paris Games this summer. All she remembers is what it felt like to watch the women’s rugby sevens squad climb onto the podium. “I was enthralled,” said the captain of Canada’s women’s 15s team. “I hope the rest […]
WNBA’s Sky dismiss head coach Teresa Weatherspoon after 1 season
The Chicago Sky fired coach Teresa Weatherspoon after one season despite having two of the WNBA’s most promising rookies. The Sky confirmed the decision Friday, a day after two newspapers reported the move. “After careful consideration, we have decided it is in the best interest of the organization to part ways with head coach Teresa […]
Christine Sinclair confirms she’ll retire from pro soccer after season with NWSL Thorns
Christine Sinclair, one of the founding players for the Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League, announced Friday she’s retiring from the game. Sinclair will finish out the season with the Thorns. Portland plans to honour her before the final regular season home game on Nov. 1. The 41-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., retired from the Canadian […]