SCOTT WESTGARTH, a British boxer, died at the age of 31 after being rushed to hospital following his fight against Del Spelman in February. Anthony Joshua meets Joseph Parker in the world heavyweight unification fight and proceeds from the weigh-in tickets will go to Westgarth’s family. Who was Scott Westgarth? WESTGARTH was a 31-year-old light heavyweight […]
SHANE WARNE partly blames Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull’s comments for the “disgraceful” media treatment of Steve Smith, David Wagner and Cameron Bancroft. He believes the three players have been treated like criminals and dealt an excessive punishment over their involvement in the Aussie ball-tampering scandal. Former skipper Smith, now banned from Australian cricket for a year, gave […]
AS Easter fever hits the nation, millions will be reaching for the season’s classic Creme Egg for the big day. There are heaps of recipes for enjoying the eggs, including deep fried Creme Eggs, Creme Egg pizzas and even Creme Scotch eggs, so here are a few ideas if you fancy getting creative. Scotch Creme […]
HELEN Skelton is a bubbly TV presenter who’s well-known from hosting a series of BBC shows. Here’s everything you need to know about the reporter who made a bit impression in her Sport Relief charity boxing fight… Who is Helen Skelton? Helen Skelton was born on July 19, 1983 in Carlisle, Cumbria. She grew up […]
PRESTON travel to Sheffield Wednesday on Friday hoping to move into the play-off places if results go their way. The Lillywhites are two points behind Derby and Middlesbrough in fifth and sixth respectively.
FULHAM travel to Carrow Road on Friday as they look to close the gap on the automatic promotion places in the Championship. They face a Norwich side who find themselves ten points behind the play-off places but have only lost once in their last ten games.
HAZEL Irvine is part of the BBC team for the Commonwealth Games, and has been a sports broadcaster for over 30 years. But, what else do we know about the secretive star… and how old is she? All about Hazel Irvine Hazel was born in Scotland on 24 May 1965 – that makes her 52. […]
CARDIFF are hoping three points will help them close the gap on leaders Wolves as they welcome struggling Burton Albion to South Wales. The Bluebirds are second in the league and go into the weekend just six points behind Wolves with a game in hand.
BRISTOL CITY take a long trip to Oakwell looking for three points to get them back into the Championship play-off places. They face a Barnsley team who are desperate to move away from the relegation zone – sitting just above it on goal difference.
CARDIFF CITY will look to extend their seven-game winning run and cement their automatic promotion place when they host Burton Albion. It is the polar opposite for the visiting Brewers, who are fighting to stay in Championship, as they sit three points from 17th and safety. Despite losing to Neil Warnock’s men 1-0 in the […]
BRISTOL CITY need to a win at struggling Barnsley to continue their pursuit for a play-off spot. Lee Johnson’s men enter the clash on the back of a 1-0 win against Ipswich and are just one point behind sixth-placed Middlesbrough. It’s a different story for Barnsley, who are slumped just one spot above the relegation […]
FULHAM head to Norfolk as they look to continue their 16-game unbeaten run in the Championship. The Cottagers now sit in third, comfortably in a play-off spot with seven points separating themselves and Cardiff City in the final automatic promotion place. Meanwhile, Norwich City are heading for mid-table obscurity, after a run of one win […]
PRESTON NORTH END visit Hillsborough with three points in mind and the play-off places in their sights. The Lilywhites sit eighth, knowing a win will put them above Middlesbrough with Tony Pulis’ side playing Wolves later this evening. Yet, they will need to be wary of Sheffield Wednesday, who go into the game off the […]
BRENTFORD are looking to return to winning ways and hinder Sheffield United’s play-off bid when the two sides meet in West London. The Bees are without a victory in four games, which has all-but ended their challenge for a promotion this season. The two sides met on the Championship’s opening day when the Blades picked […]
GABBY Logan has presented many of the world’s biggest sporting events – from the World Cup to the Olympics. She will be fronting part of the BBC coverage for the 2018 Commonwealth Games this April – Here’s everything you need to know. How old is Gabby Logan? Gabrielle “Gabby” Logan was born on April 24, […]
CLARE Balding is a versatile TV and radio presenter – comfortable covering a wide-range of sports and shows. Here’s everything you need to know about Clare – including the fact she was once an amateur jockey… How old is Clare Balding and where is she from? Award-winning broadcaster, journalist and author Clare Balding is 46 […]
THESE are the horrific injuries of a schoolboy after he was knocked off his bike by a car. Shocking photos show 15-year-old Lewis Cribb’s head plastered with bloody cuts following the accident in Kingstanding, north Birmingham. A large, bloody patch dominates his right eye and temple area, while painful cuts and bruises are marked across […]
LEEDS are desperate to pick up three points following four straight games without a win. They welcome Bolton to Elland Road who have impressed in dragging themselves away from the relegation zone with a run of three games unbeaten. What time is kick-off? THIS game takes place on Friday, March 30. The match will be […]
WALES have an 11-year-old girl representing them at the Commonwealth Games. Table tennis prodigy Anna Hursey is thought to be the youngest athlete to ever represent Wales at a senior level. Anna, from Cardiff, is already targeting a spot in Team GB for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics when she will be just 14. But first comes the […]
PEP GUARDIOLA has ordered Manchester City’s doctors to speak with his stars over the tobacco pouch product sweeping Premier League – snus. The Spanish boss has just been made aware about the little-known product and has immediately set his staff on the case. Guardiola wants no distractions or potential illnesses as his players close in […]
AIDAN O’BRIEN is relying on Idaho to give him a second success in the Dubai Sheema Classic, although he’s got a strong European contingent in opposition at Meydan. The Ballydoyle handler is used to winning Group 1s in every major racing country in the world and Dubai is no different, with St Nicholas Abbey a […]
CARL FROCH has been slammed on social media for referring to the traditional Kiwi war cry, the haka, as “that rugby dance.” The former super-middleweight champion was speaking ahead of Anthony Joshua heavyweight unification fight with Joseph Parker. Froch was caught out while speaking to Sky Sports reporter Fraser Dainton, and asked: “You know the rugby dance […]
ENGLAND travel to the Gold Coast hoping to come back from the Commonwealth Games with two gold medals. Both sides came home from Glasgow in 2014 with medals but this time they are looking to come out on top. When are the England men’s and women’s hockey fixtures? BOTH competitions will start with the group […]
SATURDAY Night Takeaway’s set for the live final is under construction. Images from the Universal Resort in Orlando, Florida show a stage being erected in front of the Hard Rock café in the park. A red, blue and gold bit of staging has also been set up ready for the show next weekend, which will […]
LUKE SHAW may keep his place in the Manchester United side to face Swansea despite his falling-out with Jose Mourinho. Shaw was singled out for criticism by Mourinho after he hauled the defender off at half-time in the club’s FA Cup win over Brighton last time out. It then emerged the defender had been involved […]