LANDO, LITTLER AND THE LIONESSES LEAD NINE UK NOMINATIONS FOR 2026 LAUREUS WORLD SPORTS AWARDS The Nominees for the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards have been announced today and championship titles, No.1 rankings and remarkable comebacks have earned the UK’s best athletes the chance to receive the sporting honour that…
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Football
Stick To Football Episode 118: Gyokeres Finds Form, Sesko Saves United & Ronaldo’s World Cup Dream
28th February 2026On this week’s episode, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jill Scott are joined by special guest Roberto Martinez, who reflects on his squad ahead of the World Cup and discusses Cristiano Ronaldo’s role as the tournament approaches. We look back at a huge North London Derby,…
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Pick Your Sport
Desailly: Palmer should ‘follow his heart’ if he wants to leave Chelsea
28th February 2026Former Chelsea star Marcel Desailly has told FootItalia that Chelsea will bounce back swiftly if Cole Palmer ‘follows his heart’ and quits the club this summer. “I’m sure he’s giving his best to get Chelsea into the top four,” he said. “But if his heart is telling him to go – well,…
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Football
JAMES MILNER SECURES GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS TITLE FOR MOST APPEARANCES IN THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
25th February 2026GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR), the global authority on record-breaking achievements, has officially confirmed that professional footballer James Milner has achieved the Guinness World Records title for Most appearances in the English Premier League, after making his 654th appearance on 21 February 2026. The previous record of 653 appearances was achieved by Gareth Barry (UK) from…
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Football
Ange Postecoglou: Forest Regrets, Spurs Chaos & Beating United in Europe | Stick to Football 117
19th February 202600:00 – Intro 03:49 – Press Conferences & Media Criticism 15:08 – Ange’s Upbringing in Australia 34:27- Building his System 42:51 – Forest Job and Regrets 1:06:15 – Spurs Reflection 1:17:29 – Ange’s Problems with the Game Key Quotes: Postecoglou on the best pound to pound coach in Europe… ‘I…
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Athletics
FIRST NOVUNA GB & NI ATHLETES SELECTED FOR THE 2026 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS MARATHON RACE
18th February 2026UK Athletics has confirmed the first five athletes selected to represent the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB & NI) team in the marathon at the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham. The marathon will take place on Sunday 16 August, with athletes racing through the heart of Birmingham on a…
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Athletics
REGIS TURNS BACK THE CLOCK WITH IMPRESSIVE RECORD RUN AT NOVUNA UK ATHLETICS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY TWO
15th February 2026On a day with no less than 18 finals, Renee Regis (club: Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers, coach: Darren Braithwaite), Jeremiah Azu (Cardiff, Helen James) and Hannah Nuttall (Charnwood, Helen Clitheroe) were among the stand-out performers on the second and final day of action at the Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships in…
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Athletics
NATIONAL RECORDS AND STANDOUT PERFORMANCES LIGHT UP NOVUNA UK ATHLETICS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
14th February 2026There were stand-out gold-medal winning performances from Dina Asher-Smith (club: Blackheath & Bromley, coach: Michael J Ford), Molly Caudery (Thames Valley, Stuart Caudery), Jeremiah Azu (Cardiff, Helen James), as well as a blistering British record time in the women’s 800m heats from Keely Hodgkinson (Leigh, Trevor Painter), as ten British…
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Football
Stick To Football Episode 116: Spurs Sack Thomas Frank & Ange Postecoglou Doesn’t Hold Back
13th February 2026On this week’s episode, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jill Scott are joined by special guest Ange Postecoglou for a candid and wide-ranging discussion on football’s biggest talking points. The panel reacts to Thomas Frank’s sacking before turning their attention to Tottenham Hotspur, where Postecoglou reflects…
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Seven all-action rounds will decide 2026 FIA European Rally Championship. The eagerly anticipated 2026 FIA European Rally Championship will begin with the 43rd Andalusia Rally – Sierra Morena – Córdoba World Heritage Site from 17 – 19 April. Using all-asphalt stages, the spectacular event in southern Spain, an ERC newcomer…
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Manchester United fans came to Old Trafford enduring the terrible weather to pay their respects to the players, officials and reporters who lost their life at the 1958 Munich Air Disaster. Friday 6th February marked the 68th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed the lives of 23 people, including eight…
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Rugby
Leeds Rhinos and The Good Racing Company launch cross‑sport drive for MND in Rob Burrow’s name
8th February 2026An innovative new partnership between The Good Racing Company and Leeds Rhinos rugby league club will help raise vital funds and awareness for MND causes while keeping Rob Burrow’s legacy at the heart of both racing and rugby league communities. As part of the year-long partnership, Leeds Rhinos and The…
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EquestrianPara Sports
Park Lane Stables RDA Coach Named the Sunday Times Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year
5th February 2026Sent on behalf of Riding for the Disabled Park Lane Stables RDA Coach Named the Sunday Times Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year Teddington, London, UK – Natalie O’Rourke, coach and founder at Park Lane Stables RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association), has been awarded the Sunday Times Grassroots Sportswoman of…
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FootballPick Your Sport
Stick To Football Episode 115: Arsenal legend Paul Merson opens up about his career and life off the pitch
5th February 2026On this week’s episode, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jill Scott are joined by special guest Paul Merson, who reflects on his time on Soccer Saturday and his career at Arsenal. Merson opens up about his journey in football, including his struggles off the pitch,…
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Snow Sports
Olympians assemble. Team GB’s class of 2026 are preparing to shine at the Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina.
4th February 2026They are standing on the shoulders of giants with the United Kingdom having a rich history in the Winter Games, including winning the first ever curling gold medal back at Chamonix 1924 and continuing to thrive on the ice and snow. The complete British delegation set to travel to Italy…
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Angling
From Glastonbury to the riverbank: DJ Nick Warren becomes Angling Trust Ambassador
3rd February 2026The Angling Trust is delighted to announce that internationally renowned DJ, producer and lifelong angler Nick Warren has become an official ambassador for the organisation. Born and raised in Bridport, Dorset, Nick’s love of fishing began in childhood on the small rivers flowing through the town, targeting brown trout and…
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TSF News
“You are your athletes greatest source of competitive advantage.” The Story of Coach Linda Nicholson.
3rd February 2026This week, as part of our new series of articles supporting coaches and organisations to take a more holistic approach to addressing the persistent lack of female coaches across sport, we turn our attention back to the P of PRO – PERFORMANCE. To borrow a quote from Cody Royle, author…
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On this week’s episode Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright look back on a big week of football as they react to Manchester United’s victory at Arsenal and discuss the growing pressure on Mikel Arteta’s side. The panel also debate Michael Carrick’s future in management,…
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Athletics
NOVUNA GB & NI TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR WORLD 50K RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN NEW DELHI
28th January 2026An additional three athletes have been selected to represent the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team (GB & NI) at the 2025 World 50k Running Championships in New Delhi, India, on March 14th 2026. Becky Briggs (coach:Kris Lecher, club:City of Hull AC), Alex Milne (Wimbledon Hercules AC) and Logan…
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This week, as part of our new series of articles supporting coaches and organisations to take a more holistic approach to addressing the persistent lack of female coaches across sport, we turn our attention to the O of PRO – Opportunities. This pillar focuses on the policies, procedures, and practices…
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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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The attention of sports fans all over the world will be focused on Madrid on April 20, when the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards take place at Cibeles Palace. The best athletes in the world – and the all-time legends of the Laureus World Sports Academy – will converge on…
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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…
