Padel's Olympic push boosted by new Hexagon World Series
Padel, the world's fastest-growing sport, launches the Hexagon World Series, a team event featuring stars like Andy Murray, aiming for Olympic inclusion by Brisbane 2032. Discover the plan.
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Drugs boss jailed for 15 years over £26m racket
A couple's fairytale proposal ended in a police cell after a vast drugs operation was uncovered. Read how detectives dismantled the multi-million pound network.
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.
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.
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.
Jason Manford champions padel for Olympic recognition
Jason Manford joins the campaign to make padel an Olympic sport as the racket game sweeps across Britain with celebrity backing and growing popularity.
Footballers Drive UK's Padel Tennis Boom: 300% Growth
Discover why Premier League stars are swapping football boots for padel rackets as Britain's fastest-growing sport sweeps the nation with elite training benefits and celebrity appeal.
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.
Sabalenka's racket rage endangers ball kid at Wuhan Open
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka faces backlash after explosive court outburst where her flying racket narrowly missed a ball kid during tense Wuhan Open match.
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.
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.
UK Girls' Sports Imagery Lacks Diversity, Report Finds
A landmark study reveals that media portrayals of girls in sport are overwhelmingly white, middle-class, and focused on a narrow range of activities, creating a significant barrier to participation for many young women across the UK.
Kenya's Thriving Horse Racing Scene Challenges Colonial Legacy
Discover the vibrant and unexpected world of horse racing in Nairobi, where a new generation of Black Kenyan jockeys, trainers, and stable hands are galloping towards a future rich with tradition and ambition.
Chelsea WSL blood-stained shorts spark fury and calls for change
Chelsea's Women's team forced to play in blood-stained kit due to contentious 'dark shorts' rule, sparking fury and calls for urgent reform in women's football.
Brighton's Inclusive Rugby World Cup Sells Out
Brighton's Amex Stadium becomes the epicentre of inclusive sport as it hosts a triumphant, sold-out weekend for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, setting a new benchmark for diversity and accessibility in major sporting events.
Competitive Rubbish Collection Sweeps Australia
Thousands of Australians are swapping the gym for green spaces in a revolutionary fitness craze that combines jogging with litter collection. Discover how 'plogging' is transforming communities and wellbeing.
Hollywood Star's Bizarre US Open 'Racket' Scandal
The astonishing tale of how a silver screen siren exploited a bizarre loophole to gatecrash the prestigious US Open tennis championships, leaving officials red-faced and sparking a major sporting scandal.
Medvedev's US Open Meltdown: Racket-Smashing Rage vs Fritz
Daniil Medvedev exploded in a furious racket-smashing rage during his US Open quarter-final defeat to American Taylor Fritz, in a dramatic match that saw the Russian's title hopes shattered.
Mitch Brown's AFL Speech Champions Queer Visibility
AFL star Mitch Brown delivers a landmark speech, offering hope and solidarity to the queer football community as the league faces criticism for its lack of inclusion and support.
Duplantis & Lake Shine at Diamond League Finals in Eugene
Swedish pole vault sensation Mondo Duplantis secures a dominant Diamond League trophy victory, as Britain's Morgan Lake delivers a stellar performance to clinch silver in the women's high jump at the season finale in Eugene.
Trump Lobbied for Bradley's Ryder Cup Pick: Exclusive
Exclusive: Donald Trump's private lobbying for Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup captain's pick revealed, creating political firestorm in golf world ahead of crucial US team selection.
British Basketball's NBA Pathway Blocked in Power Struggle
A bitter governance battle within British Basketball threatens to derail the development of future NBA stars, putting the entire elite performance pathway in jeopardy and risking the sport's growth.
Red Roses to Face USA in Historic Sunderland Clash
England's all-conquering Red Roses are set to make history as they bring international rugby union to Sunderland's Stadium of Light for the first time ever against the USA this September.
Mitch Brown: First active AFL men's player comes out as gay
Western Bulldogs defender Mitch Brown makes history as the first active AFL men's player to come out as gay, receiving an outpouring of support and redefining courage in professional sport.
Crawford Calls Out Canelo For Super-Middleweight Fight
Undisputed welterweight king Terence Crawford has thrown down the gauntlet, publicly challenging Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez to a blockbuster showdown. Crawford boldly claims he can conquer the super-middleweight division and end Canelo's reign.
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