The Cheltenham Festival was given the green light to go ahead by the government despite the coronavirus spreading across the UK. There are calls for an investigation into whether the 4-day event should have been cancelled due to concerns that it rapidly increased the spread of the virus. One of those publicly calling for the […]
WWE- Vince McMahon attempting new match layout for Money in the Bank
The latest PPV on the WWE’s radar is ‘Money in the bank’. The much-loved event is normally very anticipated every year as the staple Money in the Bank match is always a must-watch. With the current situation and the Covid-19 pandemic, WWE is continuing to broadcast weekly behind closed doors in their performance centre in […]
RFU Unclear over re-start of amateur game
The RFU is yet to outline the outcome of the 2019/20 amateur rugby season following this years coronavirus pandemic. Level five downwards is generally considered to be the beginning of the amateur ranks in England, the complicated process of promotion each year makes the issue more complicated. To gain promotion from Midlands One West, tier […]
UFC set to return in May
Following a meeting with President Trump, Dana White announced that the UFC will be back in full force in May. 3 Events have been booked in for the month of May at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville behind closed doors. This follows Florida deeming ‘professional sports with a national audience’ as essential services […]
WWE report strong Q1 financial results but RAW TV ratings continue to drop
WWE have released their full First-Quarter 2020 financials, which revealed positive results ahead of a likely turbulent Q2 period. The company’s revenues have increased an incredible 60%, up to $291 million, compared to their Q1 results a year prior. WWE’s operating income also jumped from a $6.8 million loss in Q1 2019, to a $53.3 […]
Talking Rugby Podcast
This week on Talking Rugby, Katy Homewood and Matt Gretton look at what to do with the remainder of the Gallagher Premiership. They talk about all things rugby, the 2021 Lions tours and what they miss most about the game. Don’t miss out and have a listen!
No sport? that’s okay! How ESPN is keeping quality sports content flowing during the Covid-19 pandemic
“Sport often acts as a distraction from everyday life for many people and I think that is still prevalent today even without matches being played. People still want to feel connected to their favourite sports/clubs which has made us become more creative in the type of content we put out.” ESPN employee. With most of […]
Fifa propose use of five subs to get through matches in a quicker time frame
Fifa have proposed allowing clubs to make up to five substitutions per a match in order to get through matches more easily when it returns. Leagues throughout the world have been stopped due to the coronavirus pandemic but there is some light at the end of the tunnel, with teams in Italy and Germany set […]
Football Index: is there a cost to the pandemic?
With the football season at an indefinite halt, some of our favourite games have also been postponed as we wait for sport to resume. Competitions such as Fantasy Premier League and other variances of fantasy football that rarely fail to capture our imaginations are, obviously, impossible to complete and so we are left with little […]
Esports events: Are they filling the sports void?
The world of sport may have ground to a halt, but sports stars and fans have been keeping themselves entertained with a host of online events. Athletes from all sports have been linking up online to compete in the virtual world, but are they filling the void left by the absence of real-life action? We’ve […]