ITV loses British Open and Tour de France in 2026
ITV's sports portfolio takes a major hit as Channel 5 secures three snooker tournaments and the Tour de France moves to pay-TV. Discover the full details of the broadcast shake-up.
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2023 UK Sports Quiz: Can You Remember the Year?
From an F1 world champion to European football and rugby glory, 2023 was huge for British sport. Take our 48-question quiz to test your memory of the year's highs and lows. No cheating!
Sports Stars Fight to Save England's Playing Fields
Olympic champions and sports bodies warn that proposed planning reforms could lead to a mass sell-off of vital community playing fields. They urge the government to keep crucial protections.
What sport to watch on Boxing Day 2025
Your complete guide to Boxing Day sport on TV, featuring Manchester United vs Newcastle, the Ashes Test, Premiership Rugby, and live horse racing. Plan your festive viewing now.
Serena Williams Reflects on Racism in Tennis Career
Tennis legend Serena Williams discusses the 'negativity' she faced as a black woman in sport and the positive change for new generations. Read her powerful insights on resilience and retirement.
Jacqui Oatley departs ITV Sport after decade
Presenter Jacqui Oatley announces her exit from ITV Sport after a decade as production moves to Matchroom. Key darts tournaments remain free-to-air. Read the full story.
Scottish Sport 'Running on Empty' Amid Funding Crisis
Thirty-nine Scottish sports bodies warn the First Minister that grassroots sport is in crisis due to a broken £100m funding pledge. Urgent action is demanded.
British Basketball Federation enters liquidation
The British Basketball Federation has ceased trading and entered liquidation, casting uncertainty over the future of Great Britain's national teams. Discover the full story and what happens next.
Joey Barton's Misogynistic Rant Sparks Football Outrage
Former footballer Joey Barton faces widespread condemnation after comparing female pundits to serial killers in shocking social media outburst targeting Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
Female jockey makes history with Melbourne Cup win
Australian racing sensation Jamie Kah becomes the first female jockey to win the prestigious Melbourne Cup, shattering racing's glass ceiling in a landmark moment for the sport.
Commonwealth Games Cancelled: Blow to Athletics Star
Rising British athletics star Georgie Gourley confronts unexpected career hurdle as 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation threatens her championship ambitions and training trajectory.
Frankie Dettori: Racing's Greatest Showman Bows Out
Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori prepares for his emotional farewell tour as he approaches the end of his spectacular 35-year racing career. Discover the story behind the man who transformed horse racing.
North Melbourne's Record 24-Game AFLW Winning Streak
The North Melbourne Kangaroos have rewritten the AFLW record books, securing their 24th consecutive victory in a stunning display of dominance that has left opponents in their wake.
Women's sport breaks records with massive TV audiences
Women's sports in the UK are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with the Lionesses' World Cup final and Red Roses' rugby matches drawing record-breaking television audiences and signalling a major shift in sports viewership.
Body image fears sidelining girls from sport
New research reveals worrying trends as body image anxieties and clothing concerns create significant barriers preventing teenage girls from participating in sports and physical activity.
British triathlete escapes doping ban after failed test
In a stunning development for British sports, elite triathlete James Teagle escapes suspension after testing positive for banned substance, with UK Anti-Doping ruling 'no fault' in controversial case.
Dettori's emotional final Derby ride at Epsom
Racing legend Frankie Dettori prepares for his last-ever Epsom Derby appearance, reflecting on his historic career and emotional connection to Britain's most prestigious flat race.
British Basketball Team Suspended in Betting Scandal
The future of British men's basketball hangs in the balance as the entire team faces suspension and UK Sport funding is jeopardised following serious betting allegations involving players and staff.
Jockey Nicki Strong dies aged 26, racing world mourns
The horse racing community is devastated by the sudden death of 26-year-old apprentice jockey Nicki Strong, as welfare organisations rally support.
Barton: Rooney and pundits would fail in Sunday league
Joey Barton launches another blistering attack on football pundits, claiming Wayne Rooney and other high-profile commentators wouldn't survive in amateur football while defending his controversial opinions.
Andy Murray's shocking career pivot to padel tennis
Former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray stuns fans by announcing his unexpected move into professional padel tennis, revealing his ambitious plans to compete at the highest level in Britain's fastest-growing sport.
UK's Transgender Sport Guidance Sets Global Standard
Britain leads worldwide sporting revolution with groundbreaking new guidance ensuring fair competition while championing transgender athlete inclusion across all levels of sport.
Sewage Crisis Threatens Britain's Historic Sporting Events
Exclusive investigation reveals how sewage pollution is threatening Britain's most cherished sporting traditions, from The Boat Race to The Grand National, with organisers and athletes speaking out about the environmental emergency.
Laura Muir's coach Andy Young banned for four years
Andy Young, the prominent coach of Olympic medallist Laura Muir, has been suspended for four years following multiple rule violations including inappropriate physical contact and aggressive behaviour toward athletes.
A-League Women Hits Record Crowds in Football Boom
Australia's A-League Women is experiencing a spectacular renaissance, with record-breaking attendances and unprecedented commercial interest transforming the women's game.
Frankie Dettori's Magnificent Seven: Reliving Ascot Glory
Frankie Dettori's historic 'Magnificent Seven' at Ascot in 1996 remains one of the greatest sporting achievements. This is the inside story of the day a jockey defied 25,000-1 odds and etched his name into racing folklore forever.
KJT wins dramatic bronze in heptathlon finale thriller
In a breathtaking climax to the heptathlon, Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson battled through a dramatic final event to clinch a share of the bronze medal, leaving fans and commentators in awe of her resilience.
Cambridge & Loughborough Named UK Athletics Hubs
UK Athletics designates Cambridge and Loughborough as official High Performance Centres, centralising elite training and sparking a new era for British track and field.
Raducanu Collapse: Wastes 3 Match Points in Seoul
British tennis star Emma Raducanu squanders three consecutive match points in a dramatic final-set tiebreak, crashing out of the Korea Open to Barbora Krejcikova in a heartbreaking defeat.
Raducanu stuns Krejcikova in epic Korea Open battle
Emma Raducanu secures a hard-fought victory over top seed Barbora Krejcikova at the Korea Open. Get the full match report and analysis of her impressive performance in Seoul.
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