Sport TENNIS

‘One of the greatest achievements in sport’ – Roger Federer full of praise for ‘greatest rival’ Rafael Nadal after historic 13th French Open win

Rafael Nadal beat world number Novak Djokovic in straight sets to claim his twentieth Grand Slam title and become the first person to win 13 French Open titles. It means Nadal has now equalled Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slams. Federer, who named the Spaniard as his ‘greatest rival’ called the achievement of winning […]

CRICKET

Marcus Trescothick talks Tom Banton

England legend Marcus Trescothick has highlighted Somerset batsman Tom Banton as one of the future stars of English cricket. The former Somerset opener did not hold back in heaping praise on the young batsman who he insisted is made for the big occasion. Trescothick told Park Life Sport: “He loves the moment, the big noise, […]

ATHLETICS

Brockworth runner Olivia Wiles on training during lockdown, the London Marathon and England Athletics’ announcement

Covid-19 has caused a host of problems for sports all over the country, especially those who are part of running clubs and group organisations who have been forced to adhere to social distancing rules. One such person is Brockworth running club’s Olivia Wiles. She has experience running for various clubs and organisations around Gloucestershire but […]