Reigning skeleton champion Lizzy Yarnold, will carry the Team GB flag at the opening ceremony of this year’s Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. The University of Gloucestershire graduate won gold in Sochi back in 2014 and will carry the flag when the Games officially start on Friday. Embed from Getty Images The former Geography and Sport and […]
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Davis Cup 2018: Great Britain lose first match to Spain
Liam Broady was beaten in straight sets to Spain’s Albert Ramos-Vinolas, putting Great Britain 1-0 down in their Davis Cup World Group tie in Spain. Broady, who is ranked 165th in the world, put up a great fight against the world number 21 but lost 6-3 6-4 7-6 (8-6). Embed from Getty Images After a gruelling contest […]
Gloucester Rugby: Matt Scott looking to life after rugby
Scottish international and Gloucester Rugby player, Matt Scott has been put in a position where he has been told his contract is not going to be extended at the club. Embed from Getty Images In his spare time now, he has been studying an MBA (Masters of Business Administration) at the University of Gloucestershire. His […]
Big Bash League: Strikers win to make the final
Adelaide Strikers beat the Melbourne Renegades in the second semi-final by one run in an exciting encounter. The Strikers won the toss and decided to bat first. Embed from Getty Images They got off to a good start with Jono Dean and Jake Weatherald, but Dean fell to Chris Tremain for 19. Weatherald and new batsman Travis […]
Surfers flock to the Severn for surge waves
Surfers from across the globe have travelled to Gloucestershire for the ‘Severn Bore’ – a large surge wave that drives up the River Severn from the estuary (where the river meets the sea). It is a natural phenomenon that only happens in 60 places in the world, as the river estuary must be the right […]
England Cricket: England beat the Australian Prime Minister’s XI by 8 wickets
David Willey hit 34 off a Nathan Lyon over as England stormed to victory at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. Embed from Getty Images England won the toss and chose to bowl first. England bowled very well and the PMXI lost both openers for single-figure scores. The ship steadied slightly by Peter Handscomb who scored a nice 43, the […]
Cricket round-up: Big Bash and England latest
Ben Stokes: England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been named in England’s ODI squad for the tour of New Zealand. This is subject to any court obligations that Stokes may have to respond to. Embed from Getty Images The involvement of Stokes in the T20 tri-series is still a doubt after his court date was set […]
Johanna Konta set for busy pre-Wimbledon calendar
British Number One Johanna Konta is set to compete in a tri-series of tournaments, including the Nottingham Open, Birmingham Classic and Eastbourne International – all taking place in June. The 26-year-old was knocked out in the second round of the Australian Open after a shock defeat against American Madison Brengle, ranked 123rd in the world. Konta was […]
Cheltenham Town’s New Signing: The “Welsh John Stones”
New loanee Joe Rodon is fully focused on excelling at Cheltenham, despite interest from a number of big clubs. Dubbed as the Welsh John Stones, Rodon has excelled at Youth team level, captaining Swansea for the U23s. He has received interest from the likes of Celtic and Manchester City, highlighting the serious quality of the 20 year-0ld centre-back. Rodon […]
Gary Johnson: I still want more long-term signings
Cheltenham Town manager Gary Johnson is still looking to make more signings, despite bringing in six players in January. The Robins secured the loan signings of players such as Swansea U23s captain Joe Rodon and ex-Arsenal full-back Ilias Chatzitheodoridis, but hope to utilise the free agent rule to pick up some long-term squad players outside […]