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Italian GP: Martin Brundle's verdict on Kimi Antonelli fairytale, 'bruised' George Russell and Lewis Hamilton-Charles Leclerc incident
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (1169+ words) Monday, 7 September 2026 12:54 Whatever your feelings about the 2026 Formula 1 cars, that was a cracking Italian Grand Prix, one of the very best I've been lucky enough to commentate on in 30 years. On a track where very low tyre degradation used to…...
Kevin Pietersen joins England coaching team as specialist mentor
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (430+ words) Monday, 7 September 2026 13:59 Kevin Pietersen is set to join England men's cricket white-ball teams in a coaching role ahead of next year's World Cup in Africa. The former England captain said he was "immensely proud" to be appointed as a specialist…...
England cricket kit supplier Castore eyes blockbuster sale
1+ week, 2+ day ago (835+ words) Saturday, 5 September 2026 07:41 Castore, the sportswear manufacturer backed by Sir Andy Murray, is exploring a sale after receiving takeover approaches from a string of industry rivals. Sky News can exclusively reveal that Castore - founded in 2016 by the Liverpudlian brothers Phil and…...
Charity boxing showdown raises almost £28K
1+ week, 5+ day ago (572+ words) Tuesday, 1 September 2026 22:23 Dudley Council leader Patrick Harley and former councillor Shaz Saleem have gone toe-to-toe in the ring as this year’s much-anticipated Dudley Charity Boxing Showdown raised £27,685 for good causes. The charity boxing showdown delivered a memorable night of entertainment…...
Plans for £1m savings with new deal for centre
1+ week, 6+ day ago (417+ words) Monday, 31 August 2026 23:58 By Martyn Smith, Local Democracy Reporter Dudley Council aims to save around £1m per year with a new deal at a centre dedicated to special needs children. The authority’s cabinet member for development and regulation, Cllr Daniel Bevan, signed…...
Lionel Messi retires from international football
2+ week, 36+ min ago (706+ words) Monday, 31 August 2026 18:37 By Rob Harris, sports correspondent Posting on his Instagram account today, the World Cup winner said: "After the time that has passed since the final, and after giving it a lot of thought, I want to let everyone…...
Iliman Ndiaye and Richarlison transfer news: Tottenham and Everton in advanced talks over separate deals
2+ week, 1+ day ago (695+ words) Sunday, 30 August 2026 13:25 Tottenham and Everton are in advanced talks over transfers for Iliman Ndiaye and Richarlison. A potential fee of £60m for Ndiaye - who has rejected multiple new contract offers from Everton - is being discussed, with conversations over personal terms around…...
Chantelle Cameron calls on WBC to implement three minute rounds for impending Mikaela Mayer title fight rematch
2+ week, 1+ day ago (848+ words) Sunday, 30 August 2026 01:29 Chantelle Cameron has called for a three-minute-round rematch against Mikaela Mayer after beating the American by unanimous decision to become the unified WBA, WBC and WBO super-welterweight champion at MVPW-06 in Birmingham. The Brit clinched an unrelenting contest…...
Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer: Manchester City complete record-breaking £86m deal to sign 18-year-old Morocco midfielder
2+ week, 5+ day ago (708+ words) Wednesday, 26 August 2026 12:49 Manchester City have completed the signing of midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi in a record-breaking £86m move from Lille. Sky Sports News understands City are paying a fixed fee of £81.3m plus £4.3m in add-ons. Bouaddi has signed a five-year contract, keeping him…...
'We keep making stupid mistakes' - England Test captain Joe Root on nightclub incident
2+ week, 6+ day ago (473+ words) Tuesday, 25 August 2026 17:16 England's Test captain Joe Root has criticised the team for "making stupid mistakes" after another off-field incident. Joe Root told reporters he was "really hacked off" by the latest drama to engulf his side, claiming they must now…...