Category: Sport News

Waitrose to open the first Aberdeen store this summer

Waitrose is to open a food hall in Aberdeen this summer, ending years of a wait for the giant supermarket to arrive in the Granite City. The partnership between Dobbies, on the city’s Lang Stracht and the luxury chain means around 2,000 products will be available across the store. It is expected to open in June with work on-going at the moment to get it ready for unveiling. The food hall is currently stocked with Sainsbury’s products. However, Dobbies previously announced it was ending its contract and switching to Waitrose, which is owned by John Lewis Partnership. Dobbies Garden Centre,…Continue Reading

F1 sprint race changes hailed by Guenther Steiner ahead of Azerbaijan GP

Haas’ Kevin Magnussen started the last sprint race from pole (Photo: Getty) Haas boss Guenther Steiner has given F1’s new sprint race format the seal of approval ahead of its debut at this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Baku Street Circuit plays host to the first of six sprint weekends on the 2023 calendar, where qualifying is held on Friday, with a shorter ‘sprint’ race on Saturday and then the main grand prix on Sunday as per usual. Since they were introduced in 2021, the format has been that qualifying determines the grid order for the sprint, with the result…Continue Reading

Cyprus to toughen policing around fan violence at sports events

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Cyprus’ justice minister on Wednesday unveiled a host of measures to combat fan violence at sporting events, including pre-game drug and alcohol tests, increased body searches and tougher policing. The measures come days after opposing fans in a basketball playoff game between rivals Anorthosis and Apollon fought inside and outside the Tassos Papadopoulos stadium in the capital Nicosia, setting fire to public transport offices outside the venue. Justice minister Anna Koukkides-Procopiou said the government will introduce legal amendments enabling police to administer drug and alcohol tests to suspected users ahead of sporting events. Police will intensify searches…Continue Reading

Sports Round-Up: Wednesday, Mar. 29 – DiscoverMooseJaw.com

It all gets going on Friday for the Moose Jaw Warriors, as they embark on the 2023 Western Hockey League Playoffs. Their first-round opponent was the Lethbridge Hurricanes, who the Warriors had success against in the regular season with a 3-1 record. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm at the Hangar on Friday and Saturday and Country 100 is the place to catch all the action. It was a packed gymnasium at Vanier Collegiate on Tuesday morning, as students, teachers, parents, and coaches showed their support for their senior girls’ basketball squad for their recent provincial championship victory. Grade…Continue Reading

22-year average time to fix bridges in Scotland

New analysis has revealed that it takes on average 22 years to fix a bridge in Scotland, with many crumbling in the Highlands. Major upgrades are needed for 35 vital crossings (“substandard bridges”), however, research has shown that some communities are waiting years – sometimes decades – for crucial changes to be made. The report reveals that Argyll and Bute Council noticed the Connel Bridge that crosses from Loch Etive to Connel near Oban required work in 2016, however, it will not be signed off until 2024. The Connell Bridge is located near Oban. Image: Kevin McGlynn. One of the…Continue Reading

Belleville Sports Hall of Fame Call for Nominations

Nominations are now open for the Belleville Sports Hall of Fame (BSHoF). To date, 110 individuals and six teams have been inducted into the hall, their plaques proudly on display in the Dr. RL Vaughan Atrium at the Quinte Sport and Wellness Centre. BSHoF Committee Chair Ian Press says submissions are being accepted in the categories of Athletes, Builders and Teams. Those who were born or lived in the Belleville area and have brought sporting honor to the community on the regional, national or international stage may be eligible. Nomination forms can be found on the BSHoF website. A…Continue Reading

Arsenal hold talks to sign Chelsea star Mason Mount ahead of Liverpool | Football

Mason Mount is expected to leave Chelsea at the end of the season (Picture: Getty) Arsenal have joined Liverpool and Manchester United in the race to sign Chelsea contract rebel Mason Mount this summer. Mount is expected to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season as his current contract expires in the summer of 2024 and talks over a new deal have stalled. The 24-year-old is closing in on 200 first-team appearances for his boyhood club and helped Chelsea win the Champions League in 2021. But his form has dropped off this season, with Mount scoring just three…Continue Reading

Nairn and Stonehaven in the list of Scotland’s most expensive seasides

Scotland’s most expensive seaside properties in the north and north-east are in Nairn and Stonehaven, a new study from the Bank of Scotland has found. Those looking to settle in the two coastal towns will have to fork out a hefty £234,470 and £248,633 respectively to take in the sea air. Lossiemouth saw the largest house price increase from 2021 to 2022 with property soaring 23% in cost to £197,364. on the other hand, those looking for more of a bargain will be better off house-hunting in Invergordon (£114,962), Wick (£124,857), Thurso (£126,716) and Fraserburgh (£132,364) where some of the…Continue Reading