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Walking into St Thomas gym can be a daunting experience. With no signs above the door, it’s only when you hear the sound of punchbags being hit that you know you’re in Brendan Ingle’s gym. People of all age and … Continue reading
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After the shenanigans that occurred during the first-leg of the Champions League semi-final, is it finally time to take George Riley’s advice and take a leaf out of Rugby League’s book? After all, there’s no surrounding referees, exaggerating or ‘faking’ injury, … Continue reading
It’s been the main talking point in football during the last few years. Numerous other sports use it quickly and successfully, so why is it that football is lagging behind with technology? Recent high profile incidents in the Premier League, … Continue reading
“It will happen – there’s too much money for it not to” BBC Sheffield Sports journalist Seth Bennett gives his views on the drawn out negotiations It seems the time has finally come for David Haye to prove his worth … Continue reading
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Are injunctions enough to stop the media intrusion into sports stars private lives? A whopping five injunctions have been granted to the rich and famous in just one week. Aimed to prevent details of shameful behaviour becoming public knowledge, these “gagging orders” are becoming a … Continue reading
Wayne Rooney recently received a two match ban for swearing into a TV camera after scoring a goal against West Ham – did the punishment fit the crime?
Here it is, episode one of the Xtra Time podcast. This week Jack and Steve discuss all things football in the first podcast including Wayne Rooney’s latest antics, Sheffield United’s survival chances and Howard Webb refereeing the Sheffield varsity football match. … Continue reading
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New academy ruling is a “long-winded affair” says John Pemberton of Sheffield United The 90 minute rule could soon be scrapped from English football as proposals for change in the academy system is being considered. The system, which originates from … Continue reading
Former refereeing chief Keith Hackett has spoken out against criticism aimed at football referees. Wayne Rooney’s elbow on Wigan’s James McCarthy went unpunished by referee Mark Clattenburg at the weekend, and calls have once again been made to allow referees … Continue reading
Reports today that Google owned website YouTube is planning to become the “home of live sports broadcasting” will no doubt garner some interest from frustrated fans. It seems that after buying the rights to show IPL cricket talks are in process to secure NBA and NHL broadcasting rights, along with some European football leagues.
If this plan succeeds it could result in free sports broadcasting (albeit combined with heavy advertising) across the world, a welcome relief for those paying high subscription fees to watch games on TV.
Do you think this is a good idea? Or will it never get off the ground?
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