Wasps and Ricoh Arena have struck an agreement with the Coventry City of Culture Trust that will see both become major strategic partners ahead of next year’s event. Ricoh Arena and Wasps will work with the Trust and other city-wide stakeholders to host a series of events during a 12-month...
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The Elite Ice Hockey League’s (EIHL) 10 clubs have voted unanimously to suspend the 2020/21 league season. The new campaign, initially scheduled to begin on 5 December, has been suspended indefinitely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. League chairman Tony Smith acknowledged the possibility of a condensed season taking place between...
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Kidderminster Harriers have announced that national mental health and wellbeing charity, The Kaleidoscope Plus Group, have been appointed as the club’s first team shirt sponsor for the 2020/21 season. The Kaleidoscope Plus Group’s sponsorship of the Harriers is designed to raise awareness about mental health, while also directing supporters to...
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Wasps Netball head coach Mel Mansfield has signed a contract extension that will see her lead the club through the 2021 season. The new deal will see Mansfield remain at the helm for a third season, extending her Black and Gold stay to five years in total. Mansfield was an...
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National League North outfit Leamington FC will host Boston United at the Community Stadium to open the 2020/21 league season on Tuesday 6 October. The Brakes’ campaign will begin on Saturday 3 October in the FA Cup, with Leamington’s opponents yet to be confirmed. Paul Holleran’s side then face Chester...
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Pernille Harder featured as a substitute in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United on the opening day of the Women’s Super League season. Harder, a Champions League finalist with Wolfsburg, joined the Blues for a club record £250,000 fee from the Bundesliga champions. The 27-year-old forward has signed a three-year...
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Novak Djokovic has resigned as president of the ATP player council to form a new association aiming to increase players’ power on the professional tour. The world number one faces opposition from Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, who remain members of the council. Djokovic first suggested the formation of a...
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In comments disclosed to The Boar Sport, a Coventry Blaze spokesperson has admitted that it would be “near impossible” for the Elite Ice Hockey League to function with current social distancing measures in place. League bosses are expected to meet on 15 September to determine the fate of the 2020/21...
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Coventry City have completed the signings of Leo Ostigard and Tyler Walker ahead of the Sky Blues’ return to the Championship. Ostigard, 20, joins City on a season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, while Walker, 23, completed a permanent switch from Championship rivals Nottingham Forest. Ostigard, an U21 international...
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England manager Gareth Southgate has handed debut international call-ups to Phil Foden, Kalvin Phillips and Mason Greenwood. The Three Lions face Iceland and Denmark in the Nations League at the start of next month. Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was withdrawn from Southgate’s squad after being handed a suspended prison...
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United States international Rose Lavelle says the “idea of playing in the Champions League” was a key factor in her decision to sign for Manchester City. The 25-year-old midfielder was traded to OL Reign this week, but immediately agreed on a deal that would see her play for City next...
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Paris Saint-Germain will make their Champions League final debut in this evening’s clash of the titans in Lisbon. The Qatari-backed Parisians will encounter five-time winners Bayern Munich at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica with significantly more than pride and silverware on the line. For many, tonight’s final represents...
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Sevilla and Inter Milan will meet in Koln on Friday evening to draw a close to the 2019/20 iteration of the Europa League. Both sides have performed impressively during the Covid-19 mini-tournament. The Andalusian Europa League experts eliminated Manchester United in the semi-finals, while Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan thrashed Shakhtar Donetsk...
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