The winter break is over and it’s all systems go for Sam Lowes and the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team as the countdown to round one in the 2026 WorldSBK campaign kicked off with a weather disrupted two-day test session in Spain this week. Raring to get his 2026 preparations…
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UK Athletics has today confirmed that the Novuna UK Athletics Outdoor Championships will return to Birmingham in 2026, with the nation’s best athletes set to compete at the Alexander Stadium on 20–21 June. Across two action-packed days, national champions will be crowned in front of passionate home crowds, as Birmingham…
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Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Roy Keane, and Ian Wright dive into managerial turmoil at Manchester United and Chelsea, weigh up interim solutions and long-term gambles, and celebrate a remarkable FA Cup upset that captured the magic of the competition. 00:00 Intro 13:33 Man City’s controversial offside goal 24:05…
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Athletics
THE NOVUNA GB & NI TEAM RALLY TOGETHER IN THE FLORIDA HEAT AT THE WORLD CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
11th January 2026An overall ninth place for the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team (GB & NI) at the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Florida, with the junior men’s team securing a close 5th place in the team event. The mixed relay team kicked off the World Cross Country Championships…
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Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Jill Scott, and Ian Wright are joined by special guest Henrik Larsson as he reflects on his remarkable career, from his iconic time at Celtic to spells at Manchester United and Barcelona. Larsson opens up on life at some of Europe’s biggest clubs, the pressures of playing at…
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Over the last few years of publishing almost weekly articles on FCN Insights and building a community of over 3,000 followers, we’ve tried to give our readers up-to-date statistics, opinion pieces, reflections and development ideas — all with one clear aim: to empower female coaches and change the systems in…
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Pick Your Sport
Winter Sports / Snowboarder Guseli wins in Calgary while ski jumpers Embacher and Tschofenig shine – Red Bull
5th January 2026Welcome to the Red Bull weekly round-up of the thrilling world of winter sports, where the excitement of the FIS events and other global competitions has kept fans on the edge of their seats. From the snow-covered slopes to the icy tracks, here is your dose of high-speed action, skilful…
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Prize money will increase to a total of 435,000 €, with 30,000 € awarded to the winners of the men’s and women’s overall rankings. The 2026 season will introduce a renewed, more strategic overall classification system, including performance segments and team rankings. GTWS will strengthen its anti-doping program to safeguard…
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Athletics
NOVUNA GB & NI TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR 2026 WORLD CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
20th December 2025A team of 20 athletes has been selected for the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB & NI) team for the World Cross Country in Tallahassee, Florida on the 10th of January. The team selected is to fulfil the policy’s aims: to achieve team medal success at the event,…
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Athletics
A SUPER SIX MEDALS FOR NOVUNA GB & NI TEAM AT THE 2026 EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
14th December 2025A total of six medals for the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team (GB & NI) at the 2026 European Cross Country Championships in Portugal. Megan Keith (coach:Ross Cairns, club:Inverness) won a brilliant silver in the senior women’s, as Innes FitzGerald (Gavin Pavey, Exeter) won her third consecutive individual…
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Motor Sports
Estrella Galicia 0,0’s commitment to motorsport achieves a clean sweep with all three MotoGP titles and the Formula 1 World Championship
13th December 2025Marc Márquez, Diogo Moreira and José Antonio Rueda clinch the top spots in MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 classes respectively, while Ducati secures the Constructors’ title. At the same time, Lando Norris wins the Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championship and McLaren claims the Constructors’ crown. Estrella Galicia 0,0 reaches an unprecedented…
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Athletics
IZZY FRY NAMED NOVUNA GB & NI TEAM CAPTAIN FOR THE EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
12th December 2025Izzy Fry (coach:Sonia McGeorge, club:Newbury) has been selected to lead the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team at the SPAR European Cross Country Championships in Lagoa on Sunday, 14th December. The Berkshire athlete will return to the country where she made her European cross-country debut in 2019, as part…
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Jordi Cruyff joins the panel for an unfiltered journey through a life shaped by football greatness – from Barcelona academy beginnings and a bond with Eric Cantona at Manchester United, to the weight of his father Johan’s towering legacy. The panel dig into Cruyff’s turbulent spell as Barcelona’s Sporting Director…
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Esports
China Tops Global Esports Earnings With $330M, $30M Ahead of the U.S. and Double South Korea
12th December 2025Not many countries in the esports world can match China’s paradox. The world`s most controlled gaming market, known for its restrictive gaming laws, especially for minors, is also the world`s biggest esports powerhouse, generating more revenue and collecting more prize money than any other nation, and this gap continues to…
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Athletics
MONDO MANIA SPARKS 1,150% SURGE IN NOVUNA LONDON ATHLETICS MEET TICKET SALES
11th December 2025Ticket sales for next summer’s Novuna London Athletics Meet have surged following Armand “Mondo” Duplantis’ announcement that he will return to the London Stadium for the first time in eight years. The week following the announcement saw thousands of tickets snapped up, a remarkable 1,150% increase and the event’s strongest…
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Handball
Leoben returns to winning ways with a victory against league leaders St. Pölten
8th December 2025Leoben Schlussmann Lombes-Birkenheuer will probably not be forgotten so quickly in St. Pölten. Handball Sportunion Leoben set an exclamation point in the HLA CHALLENGE Ost with a 29:27 home victory against the table leader Sportunion DIE FALKEN St. Pölten on Saturday and returned to the winning road. From the very…
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Equestrian
Farewell Blueberry and Uti, two of the greatest horses of our generation – Carl Hester MBE by British Equestrian
3rd December 2025It is with immense sadness that we have said goodbye to Valegro and Uthopia and without question, some losses just feel bigger than others. Trying to write a tribute to these two horses feels harder than can be comprehended. The yard just doesn’t feel the same without them, there’s an…
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Ashley Cole lifts the lid on his rise from Arsenal prospect to all-time great, Wayne and Ash discuss the coaching bug, and the panel relive the highs, lows, and controversies of a blockbuster career. Plus, the truth behind his Arsenal–Chelsea move, reflections on England’s golden generation, and big questions about…
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Athletics
NOVUNA GB & NI TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR 2025 EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS IN PORTUGAL
26th November 2025A strong Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB & NI) team will head to Lagoa in Portugal next month for the 2025 European Cross Country Championships which take place on Sunday 14 December. Senior trial winners Scott Beattie (Andrew Hobdell, Morpeth) and Cari Hughes (Cardiff) lead the entries for…
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E1 Series, the world’s first all electric raceboat Championship, has announced its 2026 season calendar that will see the world’s fastest electric boats compete across four continents in its third season. The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF begins its eight race 2026 season in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The series then starts its European leg in April with E1’s return to the…
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On Saturday, Sportunion Leoben hosted MADx WAT Atzgersdorf in the Leoben/Donawitz sports hall as part of the HLA CHALLENGE East main round. The visitors from Vienna prevailed after sixty minutes with a score of 30:33 (14:19), taking the two points from Upper Styria, where the home team’s defensive weaknesses were…
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Pick Your Sport
EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPS PLACES SECURED AT THE LIVERPOOL CROSS CHALLENGE
22nd November 2025An exciting day of racing unfolded at Sefton Park for the UKA Cross Challenge, sponsored by SportsShoes.com, as Britain’s leading endurance athletes battled for selection for next month’s European Cross Country Championships in Portugal. A commanding performance from Cari Hughes (Cardiff) saw her go one better than her runner-up finish…
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Wrighty’s Message to Jude, Player Portrayals in the Media, Scotland & Ireland Reaction, Liverpool’s Dip in Form and More with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Wayne Rooney. Scotland celebrate a dramatic World Cup qualification, Ireland keep their hopes alive, and England’s evolving identity under Thomas Tuchel…
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A cohort of 41 athletes have been offered membership to the Paralympic World Class Programme (WCP) for 2025/26. The Paralympic WCP, funded by UK Sport’s National Lottery-funded initiative, supports the preparation and success of athletes aiming for the Paralympic Games and other major international championships. The programme operates across three…
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In this week’s episode, the panel welcomes Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who reflects on his early coaching influences and the extra practice that shaped players like Erling Haaland. He opens up about his time in Turkey, his experiences managing Manchester United, and shares honest thoughts on Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire, Marcus…
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A group of 62 athletes have been nominated for membership to join the UK Athletics Olympic World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2025/26 season. The Olympic WCP is UK Sport’s National Lottery funded initiative to identify, develop and support talented athletes towards podium success at the Olympic Games and other…
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Do you have a football mad member of your family? This is the perfect Xmas present. Whether you’re new to football or a lifelong fan, get ready to revive the moments that made sports history with Guinness World Records: Football Edition 2026 – available in stores and online now. This brand-new guide…
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UTMB® World Series announces today the arrival of two new events, in brand new locations for the Series, to its 2026 calendar: Salomon Zugspitz Ultra Trail powered by Ledlenser and Oman by UTMB®.Two unique opportunities to connect with culture, nature, and sport, while living the UTMB World Series experience closer to…
