JJ Watt talks to Mark Chapman about investing in Burnley and what he brings to the boardroom. Source link...
From Stan Kroenke to the Glazers, Todd Boehly to Shahid Khan, and Ryan Reynolds to Tom Brady, North American entrepreneurs and celebrities have been buying varying stakes in British football for some time now. But what tempted Watt to sink some of the fortune he made from a stellar gridiron career into Burnley? “There’s plenty...
Wales and Manchester United legend Mark Hughes says Craig Bellamy’s time as an outspoken player showed he had what was needed to become a managerial hit. Bellamy, 45, is preparing to lead Wales into 2026 World Cup qualifying having enjoyed an unbeaten start to his time in charge of the national side. Having replaced Rob...
Widnes Vikings forward Nick Gregson has been given an eight-game suspension having been found guilty of historical social media posts using unacceptable language. The second-rower accepted the disciplinary charge at a hearing over the posts which dated back to 2012. Five of the eight games have been suspended for two years, meaning he will serve...
Rangers say European football’s governing body has described it as “racist and/or discriminatory”. “Rangers is a modern, progressive football club and we are fiercely proud of our diverse playing squads, workforce and support,” the club say in a website statement. “For the club to be charged with such a matter in 2025 is shameful and...
North Devon fire crews had a “busy night” as they battled against a moorland fire on Holdstone Down, near Combe Martin. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called out at about 21:00 GMT on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the service said seven fire engines, various specialist appliances and supporting officers were at the...
Bradley Gerrard Local Democracy Reporting Service Google Maps Nick Spence, a member of Feniton Parish Council, said the district council should have turned the application down A proposal to build up to 86 homes in a Devon village is due to be decided at appeal after planners failed to make a decision. Developer Taylor Wimpey’s...
After more than a year on the sidelines, Venner returned from her ACL injury and took time to regain top form. John Mitchell called her into camp during last year’s Six Nations and although a cap did not follow, a one-on-one meeting with the England coach helped spur her on to some of her best...
“Tom is tasked with restructuring the club to ensure we are operating efficiently and to optimal standards, and we are confident he will do just that,” they added. Swansea’s owners are based in America, with Coleman – who will continue to be involved with the club as a board member and co-investor – expected to...
“He said the greatest honour in his career was playing international football. He said give it your best shot and see where it takes you. “It’s a bit of a dream come true. It is a chance to play international football and my grandad was sort of Scottish and it’s an opportunity to go and...
A man who was arrested for carrying a knife at a Devon farm shop has been charged, police have said. Nicholas Courtney, 45, of no fixed abode, was arrested at Darts Farm, Topsham at 10:45 GMT on Monday. Devon and Cornwall Police said he had been charged with assault by beating an emergency service worker,...
Australia all-rounder Grace Harris has signed for Surrey as this year’s overseas player. The 31-year-old, who plays for London Spirit in The Hundred, will be available from the fixture against Hampshire Hawks at the Kia Oval on 5 June – the county’s first home Vitality Blast fixture of the season. Harris has played 51 T20...
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says Jordan Henderson and Dan Burn’s inclusion in the squad will “make it a better camp for everybody”. Source link...
Coventry were one of the country’s leading clubs at their old Coundon Road home when rugby union was still an amateur sport – and spent one season in the English top flight when the Courage League, the precursor to the Premiership, was first formed for 1986-87. Their Butts Park Arena home currently has a capacity...
Tom Espiner Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Santander has announced it is set to close 95 branches across the UK, putting 750 jobs at risk. The High Street bank said its customers were increasingly shifting to banking online and it was aiming to start closing almost a quarter of its branches from June. As...
