MCC Cowdrey Lecture – T20 franchise era can ‘democratise’ cricket, says Andrew Strauss

Andrew Strauss believes that the proliferation of T20 franchise tournaments could be a sign of the “democratization” of world cricket, arguing that “no one, not even the BCCI, controls the game anymore”. Strauss, the former Ashes-winning England captain who oversaw the ECB’s High Performance Review last year, warned his audience at the annual MCC Cowdrey … Read more

McKenna: Really pleased with our January deals – Ipswich Town News

McKenna: really happy with our January activitiesThursday, February 2, 2023 3:41 p.m. City boss Kieran McKenna says the Blues were really happy with their January transfer window activity which saw four senior players added to the squad. Massimo Luongo signed a short-term deal after leaving Middlesbrough, George Hirst signed on loan from Leicester, Nathan Broadhead … Read more

FIA launches bid process for new teams to join F1 from 2025

The FIA ​​said applications to enter Formula 1 will be based on “rigorous financial and technical analysis”; amid recent tensions between the FIA ​​and F1, the governing body has claimed F1’s commercial rights holder would have to approve any new entrants Last update: 02/02/23 15:26 The FIA ​​has officially launched an application process for new … Read more

Glenview’s new fitness franchise focuses on the benefits of stretching

After talking to Ben Smith, the energetic and enthusiastic owner of Glenview’s Stretch Zone, I got the feeling he was aiming the pitch of his new location directly at me. First Smith states that “our target age group is around 50 to 70 years old”. OK, hands up there, I’m right in the middle of … Read more

NFL UK General Manager Henry Hodgson discusses London success, Germany games and Olympic flag football | NFL News

The NFL returns for three games in London later this year The NFL has established itself as an unwavering power in the sports landscape, while driving its global expansion into continental Europe where a prosperous future in Germany awaits. What next? The answer continues to seem limitless. In 2022, the league completed the sweep as … Read more

Concussion in rugby league: James Graham, Stevie Ward, Tyrone McCarthy, Greg Burke and Tom Johnstone on their experiences | Rugby League News

Marc Bazeley @MarcBazeley Former St Helens striker James Graham was speaking as part of a roundtable also involving Stevie Ward, Tom Johnstone, Tyrone McCarthy and Greg Burke; watch the discussion throughout February 2 on Sky Sports News Last update: 02/02/23 07:10 Please use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Stevie Ward hosts a roundtable … Read more

Gareth Bale’s golf game hailed by US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick ahead of AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | Golf News

NFL quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Josh Allen, along with actors Bill Murray, Jason Bateman and Alfonso Ribeiro are all in attendance at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am; Watch live Thursday from 4.30pm on Sky Sports Golf Last update: 02/23/01 10:39 p.m. Please use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Matt Fitzpatrick says it was … Read more

Glenview’s new fitness franchise focuses on the art and benefits of stretching

After talking to Ben Smith, the energetic and enthusiastic owner of Glenview’s Stretch Zone, I got the feeling he was aiming the pitch of his new location directly at me. First Smith states that “our target age group is around 50 to 70 years old”. OK, hands up there, I’m right in the middle of … Read more

Home Depot co-founder, 93, slams ‘woke’ business leaders and ‘lazy’ office workers

The 93-year-old Home Depot co-founder has attacked the current generation of business leaders for prioritizing “woke” issues over their shareholders and employees. Bernie Marcus, who Bloomberg says is worth more than $5 billion, said he was appalled to see the world’s business leaders gathering in Davos this year and advocating for investment in issues that … Read more

Valtteri Bottas questions FIA ban on F1 political statements: Drivers ‘should say what they want’

F1 drivers will be banned from displaying political or religious statements without prior permission from this season; Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo driver: “People in this world should be free to say what they want.” Last update: 02/23/01 7:39 p.m. Please use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Drivers should be ‘allowed to say whatever … Read more