Author: Jacob Findell

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Huge boost for British basketball as British-born NBA star becomes part-owner of the London Lions

Britain’s first NBA champion, O.G. Anunoby, has agreed to become part owner of the London Lions. The Lions, who sealed another BBL title, with a record six games to spare earlier this month have also made history becoming the first British side to qualify for the EuroCup playoffs. Toronto Raptors wing Anunoby, who won the […]

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Bayern Munich v Manchester City: Champions League Preview

Champions League Quarter-Final Second Leg (0-3 agg.) The Champions League has been far from kind to Manchester City, with the club still waiting to get their hands on the famous trophy despite winning six domestic titles in the last 11 seasons. Despite this, the club has slowly been accumulating a collection of famous European nights, […]

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UEFA’s 70% rule: How would it impact on Premier League clubs?

UEFA’s proposed limiting of club spending on wages and transfers to a percentage of their revenue in a given season could actually hinder competition. The European governing body have put forward proposals for a 70% cap on spending in these areas, slated to come into force in 2025, and various club owners, including Liverpool’s John […]

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Manchester Giants to go climate neutral

Manchester Giants, the city’s only professional basketball team, have announced plans to go climate neutral by the start of the 2023/24 season. The club will be partnering with Manchester-based firm Net Zero Event Management to reduce their carbon footprint. Head Coach Vince Macaulay said: “We’re not pledging to cut our net emissions by 2050, or […]

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Budget 2023: Key Points and Live Reaction as Jeremy Hunt delivers his Budget in the Commons

Economy Energy Childcare Taxation and Pensions Jobs Businesses Other measures

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How good has Erik Ten Hag’s start to life at Manchester United been?

Victory in Sunday’s League Cup final against Newcastle United has seen Erik Ten Hag win silverware at the first time of asking with his new club. As the fifth permanent manager of the post-Ferguson era at United, we thought it would be the perfect time to take a deep dive into how his start to […]

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Who are Manchester United’s potential new owners?

Manchester United have been owned by the Glazer family since 2005, but in recent weeks have indicated a willingness to sell the club. The controversial owners have not fully committed to a sale, but they have begun a process to sound out potential buyers should they choose to sell. Whilst many fans are keen to […]

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Salford Red Devils announce scheme to invite children in care to games

Salford Red Devils have today announced a scheme to invite all children in care in the city to home games in the upcoming 2023 Super League season. The programme is part of their ‘Be a Red’ campaign, and will see children in care, alongside those in foster care, in the city invited with their families […]

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Europa League Play-Off: A look back at Manchester United and Barcelona’s best European ties

Two of Europe’s giants face off in the inauspicious circumstances of a Europa League play-off on Thursday night. Barcelona failed to qualify from their Champions League group which featured Bayern Munich and Inter Milan, whilst United finished behind Real Sociedad in their Europa League group, dropping them into this play-off round. Both teams are however […]

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