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Yorkshire’s Only F4 Driver Gears Up For Upcoming Race Season
Argenti Motorsport’s Rowan Campbell-Pilling has begun pre-season testing, showing impressive pace at Silverstone, ahead of his F4 debut later this month. The 17-year-old, from Sheffield, will join the grid for his all-important move into single seaters for the 2024 season.
Rowan at Silverstone Official Testing
Verstappen’s Double Top In Shanghai
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Max Verstappen was again in a class of his own
Formula 1 returned to China this weekend after a five-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and following today’s Grand Prix in Shanghai, it was Red Bull’s Max Verstappen who dominated on his way to the victory spoils, having also won yesterday’s shorter opening Sprint event of the season.
10:57 AM 21st April 2024
Can You Help US Find Out More About The Cumbrian Pioneers Of Women’s Cricket?
Ulverston Cricket
The search is on to find out information about the Cumbrian cricketing trailblazers captured in a hundred year old picture. The image of the Ulverston Ladies cricket team was captured in 1924, long before the surge in popularity of women’s sports today, at a time when attitudes were against them.
1:00 AM 9th April 2024
Verstappen Leads Red Bull 1-2 In Japan
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Verstappen was without equal at Suzuka
Max Verstappen always had today’s Japanese Grand Prix under control and won for a third year running at Suzuka, with his teammate Sergio Pérez making it a 1-2 finish for Red Bull at Honda’s home race.
8:51 AM 7th April 2024
Dickinson Aiming High
Mason Dickinson Photo: Fightzone
Mason Dickinson gets the chance to fight for the fourth time as a pro on April 6th when he appears in his home city of Sheffield. The 23-year-old is part of a packed undercard that will see headliner Keanen Wainwright make the first defence of his Commonwealth Silver Lightweight Title against Essex’s Louis Horn.
1:00 AM 6th April 2024
Bolton vs Reading Match Preview 
It’s a quick turnaround on this Easter weekend for Bolton, as Reading visit the Toughsheet Community Stadium.  A 0-0 draw at Stevenage was a blow for Ian Evatt’s men, who allowed Derby County to move six points clear of them in second, effectively sealing Portsmouth's ascent.  It’s no mean feat playing for Reading, who have won back-to-back matches and still have their survival hanging in the b…
9:11 AM 1st April 2024
Sixty Years Of Marching On Together
It was sixty years ago today that I became a lifelong fan of Leeds United Football Club. I guess it was to be in my genes when I was born at St James’s Hospital and entered the world in Leeds. I was an eleven-year-old schoolboy in March 1964 when I became a football fan As a lifetime supporter of Leeds United, I have suffered the ups and downs of which all Leeds fans have become familiar.
1:01 AM 30th March 2024
Can You Find All The Footballs In Just 20 Seconds?
With just under two months of the Premier League left and the quarter-finals of the Champions League approaching in April - it is a busy time to be a football fan!
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
Skating Through Time: World Skate’s Centennial Journey
In a world of constant change, where few things endure, World Skate's 100th birthday bash isn't just a milestone - it's a lively tribute to the enduring legacy and excitement of wheeled sports.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
Stevenage Vs Bolton: Match Preview
Joseph Symes
Sports Correspondent
As the country prepares for Easter weekend, the football calendar commences fully again after the spring international break.  Bolton travels to the play-off chasing Stevenage for a clash on Good Friday, with everything on the line for both clubs. The Whites’ automatic promotion rival Derby County’s game wasn’t affected by the break, and their fixture against Northampton Town went ahead.
1:00 AM 28th March 2024
The Unconventional Relationship Between Racing Team And Environmental Consultancy
Team Brit Photo: Tunley Environmental
Team BRIT, the world’s only competitive team of all-disabled racing drivers, is embarking on what could be its biggest challenge to date. The team is announcing an exciting new partnership with a leading environmental consultancy, in efforts to lead the way in sustainability in motorsport.
1:00 AM 27th March 2024
Sainz Leads Ferrari 1-2 In Oz
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Carlos Sainz ignored his post-operative pain to claim an impressive win
The third Grand Prix of this year’s Formula 1 season was held in Melbourne, Australia, today, and following the event, which was staged on a temporary circuit around the city’s scenic Albert Park and began at 3pm local time (4am back in the UK), it was Carlos Sainz who proved to be a highly popular winner on his return from appendicitis surgery.
8:21 AM 24th March 2024
Billy ‘The Kid’ Back In The Saddle On Sheffield Fight Night
Billy ‘The Kid’ Pickles Photo: Fightzone
Billy ‘The Kid’ Pickles makes a welcome return to the ring on April 6th live on Fightzone and unbowed by last year’s defeat to Lucas Ballingall that saw the Leeds man lose his unbeaten record.
1:00 AM 23rd March 2024
Evatt “Scratching His Head” After Derby Defeat
Bolton Wanderes were on the receiving end of a 1-0 defeat to Derby County after Kane Wilson’s goal 10 minutes from time was the killer blow for Wanderers who slip 4 points below their automatic promotion rivals.  Seven games remain for the Whites in what looks to be a tense climax for teams vowing for a place in the Championship.  Speaking to Wanderers TV, Evatt was left dumbfounded by how the…
7:33 AM 17th March 2024
Paris 2024 On Track To Welcome The World And Deliver An Exceptional Games Vision
Like athletes around the globe who are preparing for the upcoming Olympic Games, Paris 2024 is diligently working towards reaching peak performance this summer.
2:16 PM 13th March 2024
Sheffield Gets New Boxing Venue - Fightzone Arena
The city of Sheffield gets its own new boxing venue on April 6th when the Fightzone Arena hosts its first show and, to mark the occasion, boxing superstar Roy Jones Jr is also set to be in attendance!
11:10 AM 13th March 2024
Red Bull’s Saudi 1-2, But Bearman Stars On Debut
The second round of this season’s Formula 1 World Championship was held in Saudi Arabia today, and, following Red Bull’s resounding 1-2 finish in Bahrain a week ago, Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez repeated the result.
7:40 PM 9th March 2024
Verstappen Dominates In Bahrain, But Horner Back Under Pressure
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Max Verstappen was again peerless in Bahrain
We’ve had all the pre-season launches and testing plus the major new stories about Sir Lewis Hamilton deciding to leave Mercedes for Ferrari and Red Bull’s Christian Horner CBE being cleared of any wrongdoing after a detailed investigation into allegations made against him by a female team member.
9:00 PM 2nd March 2024
Swimming Revealed To Be Most Accessible Sport For Kids
Photo by Tilly Jensen on Unsplash
A new study has revealed the rising costs faced by parents who are looking to get their children into a new sport.
1:00 AM 2nd March 2024
Red Bull’s Horner Cleared Of Any Wrongdoing
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Christian Horner can at last smile again after being found innocent of any wrongdoing
It’s been a difficult few weeks for the Red Bull Formula 1 team principal and CEO Christian Horner and his wife Geri following allegations made against him by a female fellow member of staff, but, after what Red Bull described as a “fair, rigorous, and impartial” investigation conducted by an independent KC, the highly successful and likeable Brit has been fully cleared of any wrongdoing.
8:00 AM 29th February 2024
Downhill Skateboarding & Street Luge World Championships
All photos reproduced with permission from World Skate Skateboarding
The postponed 2023 World Championships of Downhill Skateboarding and Street Luge concluded yesterday in Tagaytay, The Philippines!
12:32 PM 26th February 2024
Do You Have What It Takes To Solve This Six Nations Brainteaser?
With the Six Nations in full swing the world can’t wait to find out who will finally claim the trophy between Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, Italy and France.
1:00 AM 24th February 2024
Butler Wants To Follow In Footsteps Of A Liverpool Great
Connor Butler is relishing the challenge of facing Jay Harris when the pair clash in a brilliant fight for British boxing on February 24th at the Liverpool Olympia. The duo will go head-to-head for three of boxing's most prestigious titles, with Connor putting his European and Commonwealth Flyweight titles on the line, while Harris will also be defending his British crown.
1:00 AM 24th February 2024
Ferrari On Top Amidst Bahrain Sandbagging
Formula 1’s sole official pre-season test has ended in Bahrain, and Ferrari will have been boosted as Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc set the fastest times on days two and three, after Red Bull’s triple world champion Max Verstappen proved unbeatable on the opening day.
1:00 AM 24th February 2024
Registration For The Nottingham British Transplant Games 2024 Is Now Open
Today, Games organisers have announced that registration for the Westfield Health British Transplant Games has officially opened. Transplant recipients, supporters, live donors and donor families are all being encouraged to register now, to be involved in the highly anticipated 2024 Games.
9:00 AM 23rd February 2024
Red Bull Launches Its RB20
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Red Bull’s new RB20
Red Bull has this evening concluded the ten 2024 Formula 1 pre-season launches at its factory in Milton Keynes, and, apart from the unveiling of its new RB20 car, for team principal Christian Horner, it was just business as usual despite the recent allegations against him.
8:34 PM 15th February 2024
The 2024 Mclaren And Mercedes Cars
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
McLaren has stuck with papaya and black for its new MCL38
In another big day for Formula 1, both McLaren and Mercedes opted to use Valentine’s Day to showcase their new cars for the 2024 season and Silverstone was the chosen location for each event. McLaren led the way by releasing further images of its new challenger, the MCL38, ahead of a filming day ontrack shakedown at Silverstone, having uncovered its revised livery last month.
7:50 PM 14th February 2024
Vernon Kay Announced As Cartmel Racecourse Summer Party DJ
Vernon Kay
DJ Vernon Kay has been revealed as the headline act to help racegoers get in the party mood at Cartmel Racecourse this summer. The venue hosts three Saturday race days each season, and two years ago added extra value with an evening DJ set by Kaiser Chiefs’ frontman Ricky Wilson.
1:39 PM 14th February 2024
The Mariners Inspire Local Business Leaders At Greater Grimsby Series Showcase
Joshua Briggs, Debbie Cook, Adam Otley, Jason Stockwood at Wilkin Chapman's Greater Grimsby event
Grimsby Town Football Club’s Chair and CEO have been speaking to more than 60 local business leaders to help inspire, encourage, and share advice on supporting the community. Jason Stockwood and Debbie Cook, the Chair and CEO of Grimsby Town FC, spoke to businesses at the second Greater Grimsby Series event, organised and hosted by Wilkin Chapman.
8:35 PM 13th February 2024
Ferrari’s SF-24 Is Revealed
The Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team has today unveiled its new car for the 2024 season, the SF-24, during an online-only event at its Maranello HQ in northern Italy, with Ferrari CEO John Elkann and team principal Fred Vasseur totally focussed on returning the iconic team to the very front of the grid.
4:56 PM 13th February 2024
Aston Martin And Haas
Silverstone was the Formula 1 centre of attention yesterday and today after the Haas team undertook a shakedown of its new VF-24 car there, and then Aston Martin launched its new challenger, the AMR24, with its iconic racing green livery.
2:35 PM 12th February 2024
Is Exercising With Your Partner Beneficial?
Exercise doesn't have to be solitary. Sharing the experience with a partner can turn an ordinary workout into a fun couple’s activity, making it more enjoyable. And, if you’re reluctant to work out or often put it off, doing it together can turn exercise into something to look forward to. What’s more, working out as a pair can strengthen your bond and improve your relationship.
1:00 AM 10th February 2024
Alpine, Visa Cash App RB, Silverstone And Sprint Weekends
The Alpine and Visa Cash App RB teams have become the latest Formula 1 entrants to reveal their new cars for the forthcoming season. There’s some great news about Silverstone for British F1 fans, and the Sprint weekend format is set to flow better.
1:00 AM 10th February 2024
You’ve Got Eyes Like A Hawk If You Can Spot 5 Differences In This NFL Scene In Under 40 Seconds
Credit: Esportnow.pl
The end of the NFL season doesn't have to dim anyone's excitement, especially with Super Bowl LVIII on the horizon. Fans eager for the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers on February 11th, as well as those hoping to spot Taylor Swift among the spectators, have a unique opportunity to fine-tune their observation skills.
2:19 PM 9th February 2024
Red Bull’s Christian Horner Under Investigation
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner
Just days after the Formula 1 world was rocked by Sir Lewis Hamilton’s announcement that he is to leave Mercedes at the end of this season to join its Italian close rivals, Ferrari, another bombshell has been dropped in the form of Red Bull team principal Christian Horner being investigated following allegations by a female member of staff about “controlling behaviour”.
10:26 AM 7th February 2024
Williams And Sauber Reveal Their New Cars
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
The new Williams livery is a tribute to the team’s title-winning history
Today marked the start of the launch season for the Formula 1 teams, with all ten entrants unveiling their latest cars between now and a week on Thursday.
9:39 PM 5th February 2024
Watch European And British Title Fight For Free On Fightzone
Three of boxing’s most prestigious titles will be up for grabs on Saturday February 24th when Fight Academy stage a fantastic evening of boxing at the Liverpool Olympia – with all the action shown LIVE/FREE on Fightzone.
1:00 AM 3rd February 2024
1,000 Days To Go To The First Olympic Event In Africa: The Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 Are Coming
As the Senegalese capital prepares to welcome the world’s best youth athletes aiming to create a positive impact for young people throughout the host nation and the African continent, the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee (YOGOC) celebrates 1,000 days to go until the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 (YOG). This event holds historical significance as it will be the first Olympic event to be held on African soil.
3:51 PM 2nd February 2024
Hamilton To Leave Mercedes For Ferrari
News emanates from the Formula 1 world on an almost daily basis and even during the winter “close season”, but this morning I heard of a truly unexpected major development from an F1 friend and colleague whom I trust implicitly.
7:58 PM 1st February 2024
F1 Says “No, But…” To Andretti
F1 Says “No, but…” To Andretti Graham Read, Formula 1 Correspondent The American Andretti family has long been as synonymous with high-level motor racing as strawberries have been with Wimbledon, but their ambitions to extend their activities into Formula 1, the peak of world motorsport, have been dealt a short-term blow, albeit with a door opened for potential inclusion from 2028 onwards.
9:38 AM 1st February 2024
Paris 2024 Olympic Games – 6 Months To Go
With just six months to go until the Paris 2024 Olympic Games the British Olympic Association has announced the six children that have been selected to be Team GB’s first ever Mini Mascots. Team GB received over 20,000 entries from parents and guardians who applied for the chance for their child to be selected, with any child living in the UK, aged 5-11 eligible to be nominated.
5:29 PM 27th January 2024
Getting Active Made Easier With £93 Million Funding For Over 1,100 Grassroots Sports Projects
From L to R: Gillian Keegan MP, Andy Bell, Chair of Chichester City FC, Bill Bush, Senior Advisor, Premier League, Sports Minister Stuart Andrew, Dean Potter, Director of Grant Management Football Foundation. Credit: Football Foundation.
More than 1,100 grassroots sport projects will benefit from £93 million of funding as part of the continued drive to get more people active, the Government has announced today.
1:21 PM 27th January 2024
Preview: Carlisle United vs. Bolton Wanderers
Joseph Symes
Sports Correspondent
Wanderers return to league action on a high from their midweek win as they travel to lowly Carlisle United. A 1-0 victory over Cheltenham Town on Tuesday evening moved Bolton up to third position and saw a swift return to winning ways after last Saturday’s defeat at Leyton Orient.
1:00 AM 27th January 2024
Breaking News: Norris And Leclerc Opt To Stay At Mclaren And Ferrari
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Lando Norris has decided to extend his stay at McLaren
The McLaren Formula 1 team has this afternoon revealed that its 24-year-old British rising star, Lando Norris, has agreed to commit his future to the Woking-based outfit by signing a new multi-year contract, which is due to last until at least the end of the 2026 season.
5:45 PM 26th January 2024
Biomechanics Clinic Podo Launches Mobile Clinic
Mobile clinic working with a women’s football. Pictures supplied by: Panpathic Communications
Christophe Champs of PODO London is launching a brand-new mobile clinic, meaning you can now get the highest quality bespoke orthotics wherever you are in the world. Since 2016, Christophe has been working with patients at his London clinic to help correct postural and biomechanical issues that are causing pain or putting a client at risk of injury.
3:13 PM 25th January 2024
Madrid To Join The F1 Calendar
It has been officially revealed today that, after being mooted for several years, the Spanish capital city, Madrid, will, with effect from 2026, join the Formula 1 calendar with a new track close to its Barajas international airport, the IFEMA exhibition centre, and the Real Madrid football team’s Valdebebas training complex. The contract between F1 and the city will last for ten years.
11:52 AM 23rd January 2024
Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Luton Town: Match Report
A spirited Bolton display came with no reward as Luton Town crept over the line to reach the Fourth Round of the FA Cup. It was a flying start for the Wanderers as Dion Charles linked up well with Victor Adeboyejo as the latter chopped back and played in Charles, who finished with a figure to hand Bolton the lead.
9:13 AM 17th January 2024
Shock Ousting Of Steiner At Haas
Yesterday was a truly turbulent day in the life of the Haas Formula 1 team as it witnessed the surprise ousting of its highly popular and charismatic team principal, Guenther Steiner, his internal replacement with the Japanese chief engineer, Ayao Komatsu, and the departure of its Italian technical director, Simone Resta.
10:52 AM 11th January 2024
Winter Workout Tips
As the winter sets in, it can be tempting to hibernate indoors, cosy up with a warm blanket, and put your exercise regime on hold. However, maintaining an active lifestyle during the colder months is not only important for a consistent fitness routine, but it can also help you maintain your physical health, which is especially important at this time of year with the uptick of colds and flu.
11:26 AM 10th January 2024
Accrington Stanley Vs Bolton Wanderers: Match Preview
Joseph Symes
Sports Correspondent
In the Round of 16 of the EFL Trophy, Accrington Stanley host on-form Bolton Wanderers as the two lock horns again for the first time since last season's League One campaign.
1:00 AM 10th January 2024
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