China celebrates first male world chess champion

Ding Liren has become China's first men's world chess champion, after defeating Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi. He won a rapid-play tiebreaker after 14 first-stage games at the World Chess Championship in Kazakhstan and succeeds Norway's Magnus Carlsen, the five-time champion who said he was "not motivated" to defend his title.

China preparing for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Games

For the first time since the original coronavirus outbreak closed China's borders, the country is preparing to allow foreigners to enter again in large numbers for the winter Olympics next February.

This had not seemed like it would pose much of a problem. People had become accustomed to life without many Covid restrictions, with authorities stamping out each outbreak of the virus as it came along.

China’s Chen takes unexpected three-shot lead in Volvo China Open

Little-known young Chinese golfer Chen Guxin is threatening to record a shock victory in the US$1.5 million Volvo China Open after carding a six-under-par 66 to take the third-round lead on 14-under at Hidden Grace Golf Club, in Shenzhen.

Chisora and Wilder ready for brutal showdown

Deontay Wilder says he is as confident as he has ever been ahead of his heavyweight showdown with Derek Chisora.

Chisora making final decision, as Price looks for Sheilds

Following Derek Chisora’s loss to Deontay Wilder, it left him with emotions churning in overdrive after the defeat in what was his final exhilarating fight the O2 Arena, in London.

In his 50th bout of an eventful professional career, the Zimbabwe-born fighter showed immense powers of recovery to come back from a punishing eighth round to take former WBC champion Wilder the distance. With the American showed the power early on, the fight threatened to turn into a nightmare for Chisora during a one-sided start.

Billed as Chisora’s ‘Last Dance’, as one of the most formidable punchers in heavyweight history, he was able to rally in sensational fashion in a thrilling fourth and after he got up off the canvas in round eight, the 42-year-old made it through to earn a hero’s reception before, during and after his last three-minute round in the professional ranks. Of the fight, he (Chisora) said: “Some of the rounds were very close.

“Wilder pushed me on to the ropes, but I was able to come back at him every time. I came out of the ring,” he went to say, “but it is what it is!

“Thank you very much United Kingdom, I really appreciate you. I came here when I was 16, I was born in Zimbabwe, came here to visit my mother, I got into trouble, I started boxing and I didn’t know I would be addicted to boxing.

For a victorious Wilder, he said that he “move down the gears” to help his friend before he extended an invite to the whole Chisora family to visit his home of Alabama.

“I knew Derek was going to come and bring everything that he had to fight,” Wilder started. “Now it’s over for us and I want him to live for his kids. It’s time for us to take care of each other.”

Meanwhile, in Cardiff, Lauren Price retained her world welterweight titles, after a bruising fight against Puerta Ricon fighter, Stephanie Pineiro. It came after five-weight world champion, Price suffered severely bad cut in round five.

However, the Welshwoman managed to get a points win and is now set for a face-off with multi-world title, and former mixed-martial arts champion, winning American Claressa Shields.

Christine Mboma beats Dina Asher-Smith in 200m in Brussels Diamond League clash

Christine Mboma produced a powerful late surge to edge out Shericka Jackson in a star-studded women's 200m race at the Brussels Diamond League. The Namibian clocked 21.84 seconds to finish ahead of Jackson (21.95) and Britain's world champion Dina Asher-Smith (22.04).

American Sha'Carri Richardson was fourth with a time of 22.45. Double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah did not race after dropping out with an Achilles injury.

Church service marking 'A Celebration of the Commonwealth Games 2022'

On behalf of Reverend Eve Pitts, Holy Trinity Church, Birchfield, in Birmingham, will be hosting an event on Sunday 24th July 2022, commencing at 4pm.  This event will be in the frame of a service. The theme of the service is “A Celebration of the Commonwealth Games 2022”, which is scheduled to commence on 28th July 2022, in Birmingham.

Circuit of The Americas crowned ‘Race Promoter of the Year’ at The Race Media Awards

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) has been crowned ‘Race Promoter of the Year’ at The Race Media Awards, presented at a gala ceremony in London, in the UK.

Circuit of The Americas launches ‘Football Fan Package’ for biggest ever weekend

Circuit of The Americas has launched a special ‘Football Package’ to accommodate fans whose Saturdays are overflowing. 

Circuit of The Americas to host Formula 1 race for five more years

Circuit of The Americas is thrilled to announce a five-year extension with Formula 1. As the highest-grossing weekend in Austin, the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix brings energy and undeniable buzz to the city that’s impossible to match.

The sport returned to the US in 2021, following a break due to the pandemic, to a huge reception with a record-breaking crowd in Austin that witnessed Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton battle it out.

City bar backing grassroots women’s rugby team

Birmingham independent bar and live music venue Nortons Digbeth has pledged more support for women’s rugby in the city and extended its sponsorship of the Moseley Women’s Rugby team by another 12 months. In addition to helping to fund backline coaching for the all-women team based at the historic South Birmingham rugby club, the Digbeth venue continues to screen each of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations tournament games – hot on the heels of the Ireland Mens' historic Six Nation win.

City continue breaking records following 4-in-a-row title glory

Manchester City became the first team to win the English league title four seasons in a row after beating West Ham 3-1 at Etihad Stadium.

City getting set for two half-marathon events in 2022

Wolverhampton will host not one but two half-marathons in 2022.

The Wolverhampton City Half Marathon is set to return to its traditional September date this year, with 21km and 10km races taking place on Sunday 4 September.

City now ready for ultimate Istanbul test following Wembley glory

Manchester City remain on course for the Treble after Ilkay Gundogan scored twice to give them victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

Having already won the Premier League title, City now go into next Saturday's Champions League final against Inter Milan in Istanbul with the opportunity to emulate United's feat of 1999. And City captain Gundogan was the big game match-winner again, assuring his place in history with the quickest goal in FA Cup final history, a stunning volley after only 12 seconds eclipsing Louis Saha's strike for Everton after 25 seconds against Chelsea in 2009.

City park transformed in honour of Phoenix captain, Moeen

Birmingham’s Spark Green Park has been transformed as part of an initiative to celebrate the launch of the Birmingham Phoenix team and the men’s team captain Moeen Ali.

City star, Aguero, says players are scared

As talks are taking place to find out the ideal time for football to return in the UK, Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero, has said that players are scared about the prospect of a return to action as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.

The English Premier League is hoping to restart the season’s action on June 8, which would mean that players would be expected to return for training by May 18.

The Premier League’s current champion’s record goal scorer said: “The majority of players are scared to return because they have children and families.

“I’m scared, but I’m with my girlfriend here and I am not going to be in contact with other people.

“I am locked in my house and the only person I could infect is her”.

He went on: “They are saying that there are people that have but don’t have any symptoms but they can still infect you. That is why I am staying here at home.

Aguero believes that when players do return to action, they will be ‘quite nervous’ but also ‘extremely careful’.

City train station hosts exhibition to celebrate 2022 Commonwealth Games

Three years on since Birmingham hosted the Commonwealth Games, an interactive fairy tale-style experience has been installed to bring the games back to life.

City's sporting royalty celebrate unsung community heroes at awards bash

Birmingham’s unsung heroes of community sport were thrust into the spotlight at a special celebration ceremony.

Classic Ajax logo set to returns permanently

The classic Ajax logo will officially return as the club's emblem starting from season 2025/2026.

Click Consult retains UEFA brief to deliver technical SEO and editorial content

UEFA (the Union of European Football Associations), has extended its brief with award-winning search agency, Click Consult, to implement technical strategies that will continue to support UEFA’s wider business requirements with SEO, content strategy and user-focused content.

UEFA has decided to continue building upon its foundations with Click Consult by extending its technical and strategic brief with the North West based agency.