Tag: sports news this week

Rory McIlroy speaks to media and latest golf news and updates

Golf’s ongoing civil war appears to be coming to a surprising end after LIV Golf, the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour announced that they have merged. The shock announcement comes after a year of unprecedented disruption in the men’s professional game following the launch of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit. Rory McIlroy spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of the Canadian Open, where he welcomed the news. “Whether you like or not, the PIF are going to keep spending money in golf. At least the PGA Tour now controls how that money is spent. If you’re thinking…Continue Reading

Kessock Bridge closure strands football fans after cup final

Kessock Bridge closure strands football fans after cup final Calendar An icon of a desk calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across. Caret An icon of a block arrow pointing to the right. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of the Facebook “f” mark. Google An icon of the Google “G” mark. LinkedIn An icon of the Linked In “in” mark. Logout An icon representing logout. Profile An icon that resembles a human head and shoulders. Telephone An icon of a traditional telephone receiver. tick An icon of a tick mark.…Continue Reading

Team news ahead of Europa League final

Sevilla will look to win the Europa League for a record-extending seventh time when they face Roma in the final tonight in Budapest. The Europa League kings have defeated Juventus and Manchester United to reach another final in the competition – but the Spanish side have had a difficult season domestically and battled relegation for much of the campaign. Now under their third manager of the season in José Luis Mendilibar, they face a Roma side who are looking to seal back-to-back European titles under Jose Mourinho following their victory in the Europa Conference League last season. Here’s everything you…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

KONI of Jayapura Regency applies sport science to increase athlete’s performance

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Sentani (ANTARA) – The Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) of Jayapura Regency, Papua will apply sport science to make it more effective in improving the achievements of athletes in the region. Jayapura Regency KONI Chairman Mathius Awoitauw at the Jayapura Regency 2023 KONI work meeting in Sentani, Friday, said that for this reason his party had collaborated with Cenderawasih University to encourage the application of sport science to develop athlete performance. “Because not all athletes can choose a sport but it must be based on data and that will determine which athlete is suitable for what sport is physically and…Continue Reading

Local papers need new support to survive, say MPs

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Ministers have been warned that local journalism will struggle to survive without new support and fresh thinking from the Government. The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee found that, while some small publishers have adapted to the challenges of declining advertising revenue and the shift to a large part of online readership over the last two decades, the position of many papers remains precarious. Local newspapers have been among those hardest hits by the drastic changes in the news industry, with many being forced to close in recent years. The cross-party committee of MPs has called on the Government…Continue Reading

Premier League fixtures: Man City away to Burnley, Chelsea hosts Liverpool, Luton at Brighton

The Football News Show: Is Kompany ready to become Manchester City manager? Champions Manchester City will kick off the Premier League season on Friday, 11 August at promoted Burnley – managed by their former captain Vincent Kompany. Luton Town’s first top-flight match since 1992 was at Brighton a day later, when the fellow promoted club Sheffield United to host Crystal Palace. Mauricio Pochettino’s reign as Chelsea manager begins at home to Liverpool on Sunday, 13 August. New Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou takes his side to Brentford that day. Manchester United start the season against Wolves at Old Trafford on Monday,…Continue Reading

Emmerdale cast compete with locals at Inverurie Big Bash Scotland

Excited fans gathered in Inverurie to watch the Emmerdale stars go head-to-head with some of the finest local sporting teams. The cast of the well-loved soap Emmerdale descended upon Aberdeenshire today for the Big Bash Scotland. Arriving in style with a motorcade, vintage cars and buses, actors and actresses were greeted by enthusiastic fans at the Garioch Sports Centre. The event is raising money for the local Urological Cancer Charity (Ucan) where the soap stars compete with local sports teams who have raised money for the charity. Neil Buchan takes a penalty against Emmerdale’s Jessie Elland, at half time at…Continue Reading