Brett Gosper, the NFL’s head of Europe and Asia-Pacific, says the league is moving away from having a London franchise and focusing on expanding its footprint through more international games. WATCH: The Whole 10 Yards – NFL: The Global Game? (UK only) BBC News
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Packaged milk drinks, including some packaged coffees, will be included in the “sugar tax”, the Health Secretary has announced. BBC News
Read More »How the Budget impacts life in the south
With the Budget being announced on Wednesday – what could the impact be here in the south? Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to increase taxes in a bid to balance the books. BBC South Political Editor Peter Henley has this handy guide on how the government will spend “your money” …
Read More »Cricket ball colours explained: Do white, red, and pink balls behave differently?
The different balls are designed with distinct colours for visibility reasons only, and manufacturers often insist no difference exists beyond the colour. But many players, coaches and fans believe they each behave differently. There is a common perception the white ball swings more than the red ball, and bowlers also …
Read More »Bridgepoint clicks on £200m deal to buy crypto services firm | Money News
Bridgepoint, the London-listed private equity investor, has struck a £200m deal to buy a digital asset services business amid growing demand for cryptocurrency investments. Sky News has learnt that Bridgepoint will announce on Tuesday that it is acquiring a majority stake in ht.digital (HT), a digital asset assurance and technology …
Read More »NFL: Jameis Winston and George Pickens star in plays of the week
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston’s candidate for play of the year and a spectacular catch from Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens top the best of the plays from week 12 of the NFL season. READ MORE: Epic Cowboys comeback stuns Eagles, Chiefs win in overtime – NFL round-up Available …
Read More »Mountain rescue team saves family of eight in Saddleworth
A family of eight was saved by a mountain rescue team after they became stranded on a treacherous path. The adults and children dialled 999 after the steep path became “unstable” near Dovestones reservoir, in Saddleworth, on Saturday afternoon. Oldham Mountain Rescue Team said its 12-strong team was sent to …
Read More »Renaissance painting sells for half a million pounds in Banbury
A Renaissance painting found underneath a garage workbench has sold for more than half a million pounds at an auction house in Banbury. In a 15-minute bidding battle at JS Fine Art auctioneers, a painting depicting the Madonna and Child went for £685,000. The painting is believed to be by …
Read More »Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder in Swindon bailed
PA Media A woman in her 50s died at the house in Swindon on Friday evening A 13-year-old girl who was arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman has been released on bail. A woman in her 50s was not breathing when police arrived at the …
Read More »The big-money plan that impacts all our lives
With the budget just days away – what does it all mean? Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to increase taxes on Wednesday in a bid to balance the books. She has said she will make the “necessary choices” for the economy, to bring down NHS waiting lists, the national debt …
Read More »Match of the Day analysis: How Yeremy Pino made Crystal Palace ‘tick’ against Wolves
Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney explains how Yeremy Pino has risen to the challenge of replacing Eberechi Eze after Crystal Palace beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 at Molineux. WATCH MORE: Palace into top four as Edwards loses first game as Wolves boss Available to UK users only. Source link
Read More »Match of the Day analysis: How Nottingham Forest exploited Liverpool’s weaknesses
Former Manchester United and Everton striker Wayne Rooney explains how Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest side exploited Liverpool’s weaknesses in their 3-0 win at Anfield. WATCH MORE: Forest inflict stunning defeat on Liverpool at Anfield Available to UK users only. BBC News
Read More »Parker 'wasn't looking for much more' from Burnley
Burnley boss Scott Parker is pleased with the way his side played, particularly in the first half of their 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Turf Moor. Source link
Read More »The Ashes 2025: England need to play practice match ahead of second Ashes Test – Michael Vaughan
Former England Test captain Michael Vaughan believes England’s players need to take part in the England Lions’ pink-ball multi-day match to help prepare for the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane, following a damaging eight-wicket defeat in the first Test in Perth. READ MORE: ‘Inexcusable’ – how 30 minutes …
Read More »Barcelona: Behind the scenes at new-look Nou Camp
BBC Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway shows us around Barcelona’s Spotify Nou Camp, as the Spanish club prepare to play their first game at the iconic stadium after more than two years away. The stadium will reopen, after a partial renovation, for their game against Athletic Club in La Liga …
Read More »South Cerney cold water swimmers celebrate drop in temperatures
Members of swimming lake say they are “delighted” temperatures have finally dropped, marking the start of the cold water swimming season. People from the group Diptribe, who swim at South Cerney in Gloucestershire, have been waiting for temperatures to go below 10 degrees celsius, which they say makes the swim …
Read More »Bluey arrives in Cardiff ahead of Welsh-language launch
Kids (and parents) rejoice – Bluey has arrived in Cardiff. The lovable Australian character was at Cardiff Airport on Friday to launch the Welsh-language version of the children’s series. Bluey, or Blŵi in Welsh, will be dubbed by production company Tinopolis and shown on Welsh-language channel S4C from 30 December. …
Read More »Premier League 2026-27: Start and end date, Boxing Day games
The Premier League has announced the start and end dates for the 2026-27 season. The first round of fixtures will take place across the weekend of 22 August 2026 – a week later than previous seasons. The later start allows rest time for players – 89 clear days from the …
Read More »Pope Leo impresses crowd with ‘great catch’
Pope Leo XIV impressed crowds outside the Vatican today when he caught a Tyrone GAA jersey in mid air. The ‘Leo 14’ top was thrown to the Pope by Tyrone producer Aidan Gallagher who said it was a “great catch”. The number 14 Tyrone jersey had been worn by ‘great …
Read More »The Ashes 2025: Michael Vaughan analyses day one in Perth
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England’s bowling attack were “brilliant” as they fought back from being bowled out for 172 on an “intense” opening day of the first Ashes Test in Perth. WATCH MORE: England fight back as 19 wickets fall on incredible Ashes first day Available to UK …
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