Gloucester City Queens extended their winless run in the Women’s British Basketball League to seven games with a 109-56 loss to Sheffield Hatters. The game was new head coach James Bowers’ first in charge of the Queens as the team transitions from Jay Marriott’s tenure in charge. After the game Bowers admitted that despite the […]
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Hattie Jones’ hat-trick inspired a dominant 7-0 victory for Forest Green Rovers Women over Marine Academy Plymouth
Forest Green Rovers Women’s captain Hattie Jones, who returned to the squad this week after missing their last game, netted a hat-trick as the away side triumphed 7-0 over Marine Academy Plymouth on Sunday. The other goals came from Zoe Boyd, Faith Pound, Louise Fensome and Charlie Rowlands. In what was a largely one-sided affair, […]
Can Fergal O’Brien finally get his first Cheltenham Festival winner?
A stone’s throw away from Cleeve Hill and Cheltenham Racecourse in the heart of the Cotswold’s lies the yard of local horse trainer Fergal O’Brien. The Irishman has a growing reputation among the jump racing world but he is yet to have that magical first winner at the Cheltenham Festival. And perhaps this is his […]
Liverpool beat Arsenal closing gap to Manchester City whilst Harry Kane breaks record in Tottenham victory over Brighton
Liverpool beat Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates last night thanks to second-half goals from Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino, the win moves the Reds to within one point of Manchester City. Arsenal’s hopes for the top four took a hit last night after the defeat, but it was a bright first half for Mikel Arteta’s […]
Cheltenham festival Live Blog: Coole Cody wins shock Plate Handicap Chase, Flooring Porter retains Stayers Hurdle and Bob Olinger wins dramatic Turners Novices’ Chase
Good morning everyone! Welcome back to another ParkLife Sport live blog with the Cheltenham races still at centre stage. Yesterday was another brilliant day at Prestbury with Tiger Roll bowing out with a second placed finish in the 4:10 as Energumene wins in the 3:30 Queen Mother Champion Chase. Today we’ll be bringing you all […]
Cheltenham festival: Ex-jockey Wayne Burton praises ‘brilliant’ Oaksey House rehab centre after his back-breaking injury
Wayne Burton, who became wheelchair-bound after a terrible fall at the Exeter races in 2008, has been supported by Oaksey House and the Jockeys Fund for over 10 years. He claimed that the centre, which has helped nurse hundreds of jockeys back from various injuries, has been imperative to his recovery and helping him stay […]
MATCH PREVIEW: Can holders Chelsea progress to Quarter-Finals of Champions League amid off-field controversy?
European Champions Chelsea travel to France this evening to face Lille in their Round-of-16 second leg tie amid on going controversy surrounding their owner Roman Abramovich. Thomas Tuchel’s men take a 2-0 aggregate lead with them to Lille, looking to progress into their third quarter-final in four seasons. The Blues will look to try and […]
2022 All England Open Badminton Championships: England duo Chloe Birch and Jessica Pugh defeat Denmark
England’s Chloe Birch and Jessica Pugh defeated Denmark duo Christine Busch and Amalie Schulz at the 2022 All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham. The English duo lost the first set 11-21 but levelled the contest after winning a tough second set 21-18 in the women’s doubles. Birch and Pugh then completed the comeback against […]
1:30 Ballymore Novices Hurdle Preview: Blackmore, Townend and de Boinville all in action
The first race of Day 2 at the Cheltenham festival features some big name jockeys as today’s crowds will have to deal with torrid weather conditions whilst cheering on their favourite horse. Sir Gerhard, to be ridden by Paul Townend, enters this race as favourite due to some great form, ahead of Rachael Blackmore who […]
Cheltenham Festival 2022 – Day 2: Tiger Roll retirement, Ireland pull away in the Prestbury Cup and more
By Brooklyn Ball, Luka Foley & Lowri Jacob Reaction 3:30: Shishkin pulls up as Energumene takes the Queen Mother Champion Chase Favourite Shishkin pulled up halfway during the race after its very slow jumps throughout, with Energumene avenging the Ascot loss back in January. Nico de Boinville decided to pull up Shishkin with five fences […]