Year: 2025
Sarah Ferguson sparks concern with latest announcement
Sarah Ferguson raises concerns with her latest announcementPrince Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson’s surprising announcement has sparked concern in the Palace amid Prince Andrew’s ongoing feud with King Charles over royal lodge.The Duchess of York, who still enjoys life at the royal residence with…
‘A parasitical business model’: how ticket resellers squeeze out loyal supporters
‘Season-ticket holders have outlived their usefulness,’ is one view but resold tickets can get into the wrong hands At first glance it was not obvious why Manchester City fans were so upset about the announcement at the end of last month that the club had signed a multi-year agreement with Viagogo. After all, the difference…
Eligibility row and water quality leave bad taste in mouth before Boat Race
Oxford got three Cambridge students banned over their qualifications while both teams need to be wary of pollution in the Thames Twelve months on from a dirty-water controversy, this year the toxicity has spread to the clubs in the Boat Race. The Olympic gold medallist and former Light Blue rower Imogen Grant caused a stir…
‘People live to 90 and don’t do half of what I’ve done’: Boxing trainer Joe Gallagher on facing up to cancer
British Boxing’s trainer of the year is resolute in his commitment to the sport despite contending with stage four bowel and liver cancer “I am a little scared,” Joe Gallagher says quietly as, in a deserted room upstairs at his famous old gym in Moss Side, Manchester, he addresses the stage four bowel and liver…
Maestro star Matt Bomer as Ken in Barbie?
Matt Bomer turned down role of Ken for Maestro: SourceWhite Collar’s Matt Bomer could have been Ken from Barbie, but he doesn’t regret not playing it.The Magic Mike star who had a busy 2022 due to filming historical romance drama Fellow Travelers and the Oscar-nominated Maestro was offered to play…
Ruben Amorim ‘really confident’ in André Onana despite errors in Lyon draw
Goalkeeper at fault for both goals in quarter-final first leg Manchester United coach: ‘It can happen with any player’ Ruben Amorim said he is “really confident” in André Onana despite Manchester United’s No 1 making errors that handed Lyon both their goals in the first leg of Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final. Onana’s first mistake allowed…
Governing bodies braced for grassroots funding cuts from Sport England
All major sports likely to face impact of spending review FA, RFU and ECB left in little doubt about challenges English sport’s governing bodies are braced for central government funding cuts after the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, made her spring statement. In a joint conference call last month hosted by Sport England, the non-departmental public body…
Top-five tussle: how Premier League battle for Champions League spots is shaping up
With Liverpool and Arsenal in line for two of five guaranteed spots in the tournament we assess other contenders The important thing for Forest is that they sit third and have an FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City to look forward to. Everyone below would like to be in their position. Injuries will be a…
Duchess Sophie inspires Prince Harry to make surprising decision
Duchess Sophie inspires Prince Harry to make surprising decisionDuchess Sophie, King Charles III’s loyal companion, has seemingly inspired her nephew Prince Harry to make a surprising decision.The Duke of Sussex suddenly stole the spotlight from King Charles and Queen Camilla with his secret visit…
County cricket: Surrey v Hampshire, Yorkshire v Worcs and more – live
The latest from around the grounds in County Championship Somerset’s Tom Banton on the secret behind his record 371 Get in touch! Email Tanya with any thoughts Who knew that ditching the dog -thrower was the way to go? Ali Martin talks to man of the moment, Tom Banton, fresh from his 371 against Worcestershire….
Inside Prince William, Princess Kate ski holiday with George, Charlotte, Louis
Prince William and Kate Middleton have been making it to the headlines for a special reason.As per the New York Post, the royal couple took their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, on a ski holiday last week in the French Alps during their school break. Dressed in…
Prince Harry leaves William, Kate stunned with special milestone as royal
Prince Harry achieved major honour as a royal with his latest move, leaving the royal couple Prince William and Princess Kate stunned.The Duke of Sussex became the second royal after Duchess Sophie, who paid a visit to a war-hit Ukraine after appearing in London court for a two-day hearing of his…