If we can agree that sport is a matter of opinion, then it is probably time to discuss our more controversial takes. In this editors’ column, Luke James dissects a range of controversial topics, including his unconventional love for MLS.
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The government has announced England’s new tier system, which will be put into force when the national lockdown ends on 2 December. The regionalisation of coronavirus rules means some clubs around the country will be allowed to welcome a limited number of supporters back into their stadiums for the first...
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Leamington FC winger Sam Osbourne netted a dramatic 93rd-minute equaliser against AFC Fylde to stretch the Brakes’ unbeaten streak to five matches. Paul Holleran’s side fell behind a minute into the second half, with Danny Philliskirk giving the visitors a deserved lead. Leamington were reduced to ten players on the...
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AFC Fylde travel to the Community Stadium this evening (24 November) to face Leamington FC as the National League North campaign continues. Paul Holleran’s side will be hoping to continue their fine run of form after beating play-off contenders Curzon Ashton on their travels at the weekend. Fylde travel to...
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California has been without a professional women’s soccer team since the Los Angeles Sol folded in 2010. The Golden State, the world’s sixth-largest economy, has proven to be an integral part of America’s sporting landscape, making its lack of an NWSL franchise all the more conspicuous. Earlier this year, it...
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Coronavirus-hit spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m of emergency funding from the government, the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has announced. Local clubs Coventry Blaze, Leamington FC, Coventry United, Wasps, and Coventry Rugby are expected to benefit from the newly-launched Winter Survival Package. Oliver Dowden,...
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Coventry City F.C. and the University of Warwick released a second joint-statement last week, outlining plans for the Sky Blues to build a new stadium on land currently owned by the University. It was announced in July that the parties had entered a preliminary partnership that would see the University...
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Ice hockey returned to the United Kingdom on Saturday after an eight-month hiatus, with the Swindon Wildcats securing an 8-6 win over the Milton Keynes Lightning. In the weekend’s other game, the Sheffield Steeldogs earned an emphatic 5-1 win over Swindon in Yorkshire. With no competitive ice hockey played in...
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Coventry Blaze duo David Clements and Ross Venus will ice for the Milton Keynes Lightning during the National Ice Hockey League’s (NIHL) Streaming Series. Milton Keynes are set to compete against NIHL rivals Swindon Wildcats and Sheffield Steeldogs later this month, with each club adding players to their roster in...
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If we are to learn anything from what we have experienced this year, let it be this: no one should ever be told to get back in their box. Our communities have experienced unimaginable grief, with loved ones lost and families shattered. The devastating spread of Covid-19 will likely define...
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The National Ice Hockey League’s (NIHL) Streaming Series has been given the green light by the government, despite the implementation of a second lockdown in England from today (5 November). The mini-series, which is set to include National League trifecta Swindon Wildcats, Milton Keynes Lightning, and Sheffield Steeldogs, was announced...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs’ modern history is quite tragic. Despite holding the record as the second most successful franchise in NHL history, the Leafs have endured a bitter start to the 21st century. The Scotiabank Arena organisation has failed to win a postseason series since 2003/04. Toronto has mounted 15...
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