Olympic bronze medallist Sophie Hitchon on managing pressure

Becoming the first Briton to win an Olympic medal in hammer throw in almost a century put Sophie Hitchon’s name on the proverbial map.

David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd’s all-time England cricket XI

David Lloyd talks through his greatest England test match XI of all-time.

Preston-based athletics coach Warden rewarded with place on New Year Honours List

A Commonwealth Game medal winner and former Team GB Olympian is to be awarded with a British Empire Medal. Peter Warden, who lives in Lancashire, has been involved in athletics since the 1950s and is to be recognised for his services to the sport. The 79-year-old had a successful career as an athlete, representing his...

Tottenham Hotspur’s Hannah Godfrey can be blueprint for US soccer success

Moving across the world is no doubt daunting at any age, especially for a teenager, but it’s made much easier when it’s in search of your dream. Soccer scholarships in the United States are proving a great source of success for young female footballers looking to make it in the ever-growing women’s game and one...

Best TV shows to stream during isolation

We’ve all been cooped up in our houses for what feels like forever and along the way you’ve probably, like me, needed Netflix and similar services to help you through. I’m a particularly sad person who relies on IMDb ratings and recommendations before deciding to watch something, so if you’re like me then take this...

Support the Lionesses: England Women deserve your backing in World Cup

Imagine having the opportunity to be totally obsessed, totally fixated on another World Cup just a year on from the Men’s tournament. Well here’s your chance. Support the Lionesses. Take yourself back to July 2018. Kieran Trippier scores for England in the World Cup semi-final. The country goes mad. England came together as one. We...

Preston North End 1-0 Birmingham City: Stoppage time winner sends Preston onto edge of play-offs

Sean Maguire came up with a 94th minute winner against Birmingham City to move Preston North End a step closer to the play-offs. The Irishman’s last minute goal in an otherwise poor game has drawn the Whites level on points with sixth placed Aston Villa. Birmingham acclimatised to the wet surface much faster than Preston,...

Steve Bruce says Sheffield Wednesday are “a match for anybody”

Steve Bruce described his Sheffield Wednesday side as a "match for anybody" following a 2-0 victory away at Bolton Wanderers. Goals either side of half time from Steven Fletcher and Rolando Aarons were enough to seal a relatively straight-forward three points for the play-off hopefuls. That victory extended Wednesday's unbeaten run to 10, leaving them...

Bolton Wanderers 0-2 Sheffield Wednesday: Owls fly closer to the play-offs

Sheffield Wednesday made it 10 games unbeaten after a 2-0 victory over a struggling Bolton Wanderers. Goals either side of half time from Steven Fletcher and Rolando Aarons were enough to seal all three points for the play-off hopefuls. Phil Parkinson’s side entered the game searching for back-to-back home wins for the first time since...

Birmingham City 3-0 Preston: Rudd blunder kickstarts demolition job

Preston’s nine game unbeaten run was ended on Saturday afternoon as they were demolished 3-0 by Birmingham City. Scoring opened thanks to a Declan Rudd blunder in the away goal, before Jacques Maghoma and Che Adams cemented the three points. The first half was a quiet affair in truth but almost got off to the...