Embed from Getty Images Retired Olympian diver Sarah Barrow is in line to be the face of a new initiative scheme in the West Midlands which will look to help develop diving in the region, in the hope of attracting young people into the sport. The former European Championship Gold winner is working with Swim […]
Max Verstappen secures first F1 championship; will Mercedes win appeal?
Lewis Hamilton has lost out on a record breaking eighth World Championship, with Max Verstappen securing the Netherlands first ever Drivers title, in controversial circumstances. Hamilton was in control of the race after a first lap overtake, eventually stretching out an 11 second lead, before a Nicholas Latifi crashed ensured a safety car and last […]
Fans reaction to Formula 1 title decider; contentious Max Verstappen win, backlash against Michael Masi
The controversial end to the 2021 Formula 1 season is raging on, with Mercedes intending to appeal the decision following their initial complaint being declined by the governing body the FiA. Fans of both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have been discussing the controversial call by Race Director Michael Masi, that allowed Verstappen to overtake […]
Controversy over F1 season finale continues; did Lewis Hamilton deserve the Championship?
The sporting world has continued to discuss the finale of the 2021 Formula 1 season on Sunday, which saw Max Verstappen pip Lewis Hamilton on the last lap to win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, winning the Driver Championship as a result. Verstappen’s win meant he denied Hamilton his record breaking eighth World Drivers’ Title, […]
“London 2012 was a big boost to the country. I think this will be the same” – Commonwealth Games volunteer-applicant on Birmingham 2022
Birmingham 2022 volunteer-applicant Chris Dunn-Veale believes that next year’s Commonwealth Games can have a similar impact on the country as the London 2012 Olympics. The games start on July 28 and Dunn-Veale – one of 25,000 applicants – will find out if he’ll be part of the ‘Commonwealth Collective’ in January. The man from Salisbury […]
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 […]
Birmingham 2022 volunteer-applicant hopeful that Commonwealth Games will be a family affair
Birmingham 2022 volunteer-applicant Chris Dunn-Veale is hopeful that next year’s Commonwealth Games will be a family affair. After being involved in the opening ceremony in Weymouth for the 2012 Olympics, Dunn-Veale is keen to play his part in Birmingham. The man from Salisbury – who applied for a volunteering role in September 2020 – is […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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, […]