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Should hair pulling be ruled as ‘violent conduct’?

2026-04-14T11:24:32+01:00

Not for the first time this season a Premier League manager was left incensed by a red card for hair pulling.

Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce joins Laureus movement as latest Ambassador

2026-04-12T19:46:05+01:00

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, one of the greatest athletes of all time and the 2023 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year, was today announced as the latest global superstar to join the Laureus movement as an Ambassador.

Teenager superstar Suryavanshi hits sensational 15-ball fifty in IPL

2026-04-12T19:43:36+01:00

Rajasthan Royals' teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his sensational run in the Indian Premier League with a 15-ball fifty against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Hunt, Asher-Smith and Neita to headline the Women's 200m in London

2026-04-10T20:46:46+01:00

With less than 100 days to go until the Novuna London Athletics Meet (Saturday 18 July), organisers have confirmed that reigning world silver medallist Amy Hunt will lead the British women’s contingent over 200m alongside highly decorated Novuna GB & NI teammates Dina Asher-Smith - former world champion - and British star Daryll Neita.

Doha meeting postponed until June

2026-04-09T19:46:05+01:00

The Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha has been rescheduled to take place at the Khalifa International Stadium on June 19.

Primary school teams battle it out in Caerphilly Cluster League Football Finals

2026-04-09T19:43:04+01:00

Primary school pupils from across Caerphilly County Borough came together to compete in the Primary School Cluster League Football Finals, showcasing teamwork, skill and a passion for the game.