Many sports have been hit badly by the Covid 19 pandemic across Gloucestershire and the UK with most being unable to compete or even train as they usually would. But the sport of basketball has been affected more so than sports like football or rugby due to the necessity to play indoors. Gloucester Knight’s manager and UOG […]
Melbourne Renegades sign Gloucestershire’s right arm pace bowler, Benny Howell for the BBL
The news comes after Afghan, Mohammad Nabi will miss the first two opening matches due to quarantine rules. The 32-year-old, is a middle order batsman and pace bowler for Gloucestershire CCC with an impressive 121 T20 matches to his name. Last year he hit 64 runs off 37 balls against Australia A. Former Australian first-class […]
Shootout success for Evesham United
A happy return for fans as Evesham seal their best run in the competition since the 2000/01 season. Evesham United won 5-4 on penalties against Bideford AFC at the weekend to progress to the second round of the FA Trophy. It was joy for the 309 Robins fans who were back at The Spiers and […]
Houston Rockets’ James Harden a no-show for first practice of the season
James Harden was nowhere to be seen as he was due for his first practice of the season in the build up to the beginning of the NBA season. Rockets’ Head Coach Stephen Silas was expecting Harden for an individual practice on Sunday but admitted he hadn’t been in recent contact with the eight-time NBA […]
Bristol Rovers manager Paul Tisdale: ‘Everyday is a challenge, but I love it’
Newly-appointed Bristol Rovers manager Paul Tisdale says Covid-19 has caused multiple logistical issues for his side, claiming there are many things that need to be sorted out. “I’ve been here for two weeks, I haven’t got an office yet, I haven’t got a changing room, we’ve got COVID restrictions. The players come in ready-dressed, we’re […]
Floyd Mayweather to return to the ring in exhibition fight against YouTube sensation Logan Paul
Floyd Mayweather has announced that he will return to the ring on February 20 in an exhibition fight against American YouTube star Logan Paul. The fight has been heavily rumored in recent months, and the 50-0 boxer took to social media to announce the “Super Exhibition” that will take place as a pay-per-view event on […]
Russell Westbrook joins the Washington Wizards as John Wall goes the other way to the Houston Rockets
Former MVP Russell Westbrook has joined the Washington Wizards in a trade that involves John Wall going to the Houston Rockets, the Rockets also received a 2021 lottery-protected first round pick as part of the trade. The trade comes after speculation and reports of a clash in the dressing room with Westbrooks “fiery and very […]
Matt McClure pleased with Gloucester City’s defensive performance against Boston United
Gloucester City remained top of the National League North table after a goalless draw with Boston United last Saturday The Tigers are without a win in their last three matches, but can take plenty of positives from their most recent contest. It was City’s first home clean sheet since October 2019. The club’s leading scorer […]
Six Western Storm cricket players sign full-time domestic playing contracts
Western Storm, who played at Gloucestershire CCC this year has awarded Sophie Luff, Fi Morris, Dani Gibson, Georgia Hennessy, Nat Wraith and Alex Griffiths with full-time domestic contracts. The announcement comes after the eight regions awarded a further 16 contracts to add to the 25 already given in June. This means that 41 females across […]
Padel: The sport played by Lionel Messi, Jurgen Klopp and Andy Murray is coming to Gloucestershire
For a sport which dates back to the early 20th century, padel is fairly uncharted waters for those in the UK despite its popularity across the Mediterranean. A combination of both tennis and squash, padel offers a fun alternative to the regular racket sports that some have fallen out of love with. So, ‘what are […]