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FA Cup turns to music and fashion to attract young fans
The FA has announced that its campaign for this season’s FA Cup will use a group of musicians, designers, gamers and fashionistas to target a new generation of fans.
First pitches laid at £4.9m sports park near Horspath, Oxford
THE first pitches have been laid at a new £4.9m sports park near Horspath which is on course to open in the summer.
Irish Premiership: Ballymena upset about damage to pitch
David Jeffrey has accused the co-users of the Ballymena Showgrounds of a lack of respect after the pitch was damaged by stock car racing on New Year's Day.
New Year Honours 2018: Sports leaders and stars recognised
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners from the field in the New Year Honours list 2018.
Schools should teach PE daily to boost children's brains, say researchers
Physical education should be taught in schools on a daily basis to help improve academic performance, a study has concluded.
Australia lose moral high ground on pitches
Throughout this Ashes series, travelling English cricket correspondents have wondered at the Australian phenomenon of holding a press conference with the curator at each Test ground.
Referee Barry Cook explains Hamilton postponement
Referee Barry Cook insists he had no option but to declare Hamilton’s artificial pitch unplayable and call off the visit of Kilmarnock.
Birmingham named host city for 2022 Commonwealth Games
Birmingham has officially been named the host city of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, beating competition from Kuala Lumpur, Victoria (Canada) and Australia.
Survey proves clear link between physical activity and wellbeing
Life satisfaction and happiness are higher for people who are physically active, while levels of anxiety are lower, a survey has shown.
Hotel targets professional football teams and referees with new training ground
Opening our new football training ground has been a significant investment but enables us to enhance our status within the UK resort community – Daniel Graham, general manager, The Welcombe Hotel.