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Reaction to Uefa Champions League Last-16 redraw see’s holders Chelsea drawn to play Lille while Paris Saint-Germain face Real Madrid in the tie of the round plus a recap of the first knockout round Europa League ties

Real Madrid are set for a mouth-watering clash against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League Round of 16 after a re-draw was done following a “technical error”. Following a technical problem with the software of an external service provider that instructs the officials as to which teams are eligible to play each other, a material […]

Commonwealth Games Diving Sport

“We’re working closely with local trusts within the community to keep the programme going post Birmingham 2022” – Sarah Barrow on wanting to make the West Midlands Diving Programme A Success And Thoughts On Funding For The Games

Diving has been one of the many sports that has had its place at the Commonwealth Games since the event’s inception in 1930 and the West Midlands Diving Programme is a project two-time European Championship Gold medallist in diving Sarah Barrow wants to be a real success both in the build up and beyond the […]

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“Michael Masi decided to turn F1 into a show rather than a sport” – Former junior karter George Hunt-Mount gives his take on Max Verstappen’s world championship win

Formula 1’s race director Michael Masi has “broken the sporting regulations to turn F1 into a show” according to one former junior karter George Hunt-Mount. Following Max Verstappen’s World Championship win in controversial circumstances over rival Lewis Hamilton, many have struggled to find the words to describe their feelings at the time. The last lap […]

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2022 Commonwealth Games: The five new Commonwealth Games sports to look out for in Birmingham, and the English athletes favourites to win

It’s seven months until the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games kicks off on the 28th July, and the excitement ahead of the tournament is already building. Athletes from 15 nations are taking part in 20 different sports, which are hosting 283 different events across 12 days, as the competition kicks off in Birmingham’s Alexander […]

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Mark Cavendish, Lewis Hamilton and Tom Dean among those ‘snubbed’ from this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Perhaps surprisingly considering it was an Olympic year, only six nominees have been named for this year’s Sports Personality of the Year. Diver Tom Daley, boxer Tyson Fury, swimmer Adam Peaty, tennis player Emma Raducanu, footballer Raheem Sterling and cyclist Dame Sarah Storey will be up for the historic award live on BBC One Sunday, […]

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Champions League Last-16 Draw to be “entirely re-done” after “technical problem” meaning Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo clash no longer on the cards

UEFA have made the decision to void the initial Champions League last-16 draw with it set to be redone following an administrative error. Following a technical problem with the software of an external service provider that instructs the officials as to which teams are eligible to play each other, a material error occurred in the […]

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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen becomes first Dutch F1 World Champion following controversial FIA decision and last lap pass on Mercedes championship rival Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen became Formula 1’s first Dutch World Champion in controversial circumstances over rival Lewis Hamilton as he won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a final lap pass. The pass came in an incredible scenario which involved a disputed rule involving lapped cars overtaking the safety car but with one lap of racing left, […]

Commonwealth Games Diving Sport

Retired Olympic Diver Sarah Barrow on being named West Midlands Diving Development Officer and preparing facilities across the region

Former Olympic Diver Sarah Barrow has revealed her excitement at being named West Midlands Diving Development Officer in preparation for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in July 2022. Speaking to Park Life Sport, Barrow, who was a two-time Gold medallist at the European Championships in 2012 and 2014, explained what her job as Development Officer entails: […]

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Wales’ number one table tennis star Charlotte Carey is set to target her fourth Commonwealth Games at Birmingham 2022

Wales’ number one ranked Table Tennis star Charlotte Carey has revealed that she is determined to qualify for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Speaking exclusively to Park Life Sport, Carey said: “I’m really motivated to qualify for Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, as it would be my fourth Games. I’m also motivated about being able to have […]