Year: 2026
The Milan–Cortina Winter Paralympic Games have only just begun, but after a few disappointing early results the British delegation already has a major highlight to celebrate. Visually impaired alpine skier Neil Simpson, guided by Rob Poth, claimed the silver medal in the alpine combined event. The performance allows the United Kingdom to open its medal tally at these Games and further confirms Simpson’s place among the leading figures in world Para alpine skiing. At just 23 years of age, the British athlete continues an impressive trajectory, four years after his historic achievements in Beijing. Read more Read More
At just 17 years old, Sky Brown continues to carve out a remarkable place in British sporting history. Already a two-time Olympic medallist, the skateboarding prodigy claimed her second world title at the World Skateboarding Championships held in São Paulo. In a final disrupted by heavy rain, the British star once again showcased her immense talent to come out on top against an exceptionally strong field, reclaiming the crown she had first captured in 2023. Read more Read More
In May 2016, Leicester City wrote one of the most remarkable chapters in the history of football. Against all expectations, a club widely tipped for a relegation battle went on to win the Premier League ahead of England’s traditional giants. Ten years later, in March 2026, the reality could hardly be more different : the Foxes are fighting for survival in the Championship and face the genuine prospect of dropping into League One, the third tier of English football. How did a club that once embodied the greatest miracle in modern football find itself staring down such a dramatic decline ? Read more Read More
With just two weeks to go before the World Indoor Championships in Torun, Jeremiah Azu has produced the fastest race of his career over 60 metres. Competing at the ISTAF Indoor meeting in Berlin, the British sprinter stormed to victory in 6.47 seconds, setting a new personal best and confirming the excellent form he has shown throughout the indoor season as the winter’s major championship approaches. Read more Read More
England U20 bounced back in style from their defeat against Ireland with a convincing 37–17 victory over Italy, securing a valuable bonus point in the process. Andy Titterrell’s side controlled large spells of the game in both possession and set-piece dominance, yet repeatedly frustrated themselves with a high number of knock-ons and squandered opportunities close to the Italian line. Despite those shortcomings, England’s depth and physical edge ultimately proved decisive in the final quarter, allowing the young Red Roses to pull away and claim a deserved win in Treviso. Read more Read More