Sport

Is sports fans’ interest and excitement shifting towards betting instead of watching?

A few years ago gambling and betting were either prohibited in certain parts of the world, or if allowed, largely considered a manifestation of problematic and deviant behaviour. Fundamentally, in the past, gamblers and bettors used to hide their ‘habit’ because of the shame and embarrassment they felt towards their immediate family, social circles and wider community. But, today, gambling...

Danny Cowley has Portsmouth moving in the right direction, but how far can Pompey go?

Most football fans will be aware of Portsmouth’s downfall over a decade ago now. Pompey were FA Cup champions and made their way to the Europa League, famously playing an AC Milan side consisting of Ronaldinho, Kaka and Filippo Inzaghi in a memorable 2-2 draw at Fratton Park. Gone are the days of those European nights now though, with the club’s financial issues leading to consecutive...

22 Devon school-age athletes to follow in footsteps of Commonwealth Games champions

Twenty-two athletes from Devon have been selected to compete at the 2022 School Games National Finals , the UK’s biggest multi-sport event for talented young athletes across the Uk from 1-4 September at Loughborough University .

This year over a thousand young athletes at the event hope to follow in the footsteps of Adam Peaty, Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Hannah Cockroft who...

The Most Iconic Sporting Locations in the UK

Sport is one of the most popular pastimes in the UK, whether playing or watching. A nation with a rich history of many sports, in this piece we give you an overview of the 5 most iconic venues.

Over the years, there’s been much drama, some of the elation but others of heartbreak. We hope to see great sporting events in the future too!

So let’s dive in, here are the 5 most...

UK Horse Racing Events to Look Out for in the Second Half of 2022

You may have already missed several major UK horse racing events in the first half of 2022, such as The Grand National and the Cheltenham Gold Cup, but there are still plenty more races to look forward to in the second half of the year. Here is a quick look at more than ten major races that are scheduled to take place over the coming six months at numerous iconic locations, such as Kempton...

The Rising Popularity of Horse Racing Across the World

The sport of horse racing has been around for centuries and has long been a popular pastime for people all across the world. In recent years, however, the sport has seen a surge in popularity, with more and more people taking an interest in it. You can read more following the complete guide to the Melbourne Cup . There is no doubt that horse racing is here to stay and that its popularity will...

Analysing the ante-post market for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes

We’re now past the halfway point of this very exciting British flat racing season, and there is still plenty to look forward to over the remainder of the summer and into the autumn months — like the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, the Eclipse, the St. Leger and then, of course, the campaign’s conclusion at British Champions Day at Ascot in mid-October.

It's the King George...

Devon Handler Pipe Pulling the Strings for Multi-Talented Adagio

There’s an old cliché in sport that to be the best, you have to beat the best.

That was perhaps the logic behind Devon racehorse trainer David Pipe’s decision to field his prized asset, Adagio, against the unbeaten Honeysuckle in two major races during the 2021/22 season. It was not to be for his charge on either occasion, but Pipe would have noticed how well Adagio ran despite...

Teignbridge Trojans scores sponsorship from local housebuilder

Teignbridge Trojans RLFC has secured sponsorship from a local housebuilder and is now hoping to push on and raise awareness of Rugby League in the South West ahead of the new season this summer.

Formed in 2016, the club competes in the South West Men’s League along with others from across Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, and has provided a gateway for players from various Rugby Union...

McDonald’s Franchisee Sponsors Local Cornwall Amateur Youth Football Club

McDonald’s franchisee, David Wynne, who runs and operates numerous restaurants across the Cornwall and Plymouth area has recently partnered with Charlestown Youth Football Club to help fund kits for the club’s upcoming summer season. David and his restaurants have been supporting grassroots football in the local community as part of McDonald’s Fun Football programme for many years.

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