Sport

Leyton Orient settle for a share of the spoils with Exeter City

20:55 Jacob Ranson

Leyton Orient Manager Ross Embleton during Stevenage vs Leyton Orient, Sky Bet EFL League 2 Football at the Lamex Stadium on 24th October 2020

League Two: Leyton Orient 1 Exeter City 1

Caitlin Foord is loving life at Arsenal after a frantic start to the 2020/21 campaign

14:00 Josh Bunting

Arsenal's Caitlin Foord (right) battles for the ball with Tottenham Hotspur's Anna Filbey before scoring her side's third goal of the game during the FA Women's Super League match at Meadow Park, London.

Caitlin Foord says she is ‘enjoying life at Arsenal’, having started the season on fine form.

Jose Mourinho hails ‘fantastic’ Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane after Burnley win

10:00

Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min has a shot blocked by Burnley’s Kevin Long during the Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley.

Jose Mourinho hailed the understanding between Harry Kane and Son Heung-min after the pair helped Tottenham return to winning ways in the Premier League with a hard-fought battle at Burnley.

Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane combine again as Tottenham battle past Burnley

08:17

Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley.

Premier League: Burnley 0 Tottenham Hotspur 1

Arsenal’s Van de Donk impressed for Holland on International duty

Yesterday, 16:00 Josh Bunting

Arsenal's Danielle Van de Donk scores her side's second goal of the game during the FA Women's Super League match at the Broadfield Stadium, Brighton.

Danielle Van de Donk scored a brace as the Netherlands secured their spot in Euro 2022 after a 7-0 win over Estonia.

Sir Bradley Wiggins hails Giro winner Tao Geoghegan Hart

Yesterday, 14:00

Hackney cyclist Tao Geoghegan Hart (Pic: La Preses/RCS Sport)

Hackney’s Tao Geoghegan Hart should use his unexpected triumph in the Giro d’Italia as a springboard towards becoming Britain’s next cycling sensation, according to Sir Bradley Wiggins.

O’s boss Embleton knows they’re not the finished article but pleased with progress

Yesterday, 13:00 Jacob Ranson

Lawrence Vigouroux Of Leyton Orient F.C. makes a save from Inih Effiong of Stevenage F.C. during Stevenage vs Leyton Orient, Sky Bet EFL League 2 Football at the Lamex Stadium on 24th October 2020

Leyton Orient head coach Ross Embleton knows they’re not the finished article yet but is way more pleased with progress after their 2-0 victory over Stevenage.

Grand tour delight for Hackney’s Tao Geoghegan Hart with stunning Giro D’Italia success

Yesterday, 12:00

Great Britain’s Tao Geoghegan Hart (Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA)

Hackney’s Tao Geoghegan Hart has become the fifth Briton to win a Grand Tour with victory in the Giro d’Italia, but his will go down as the most remarkable entry on the list to date.

Tottenham Hotspur Women manager Karen Hills self-isolating after Covid-19 contact

Yesterday, 11:30 Josh Bunting

Tottenham Women manager Karen Hills (Pic: PA)

Tottenham Hotspur Women joint-manager Karen Hills is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has since tested positive for Covid-19.

Four influential sportswomen to watch post-lockdown

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Delilah Kealy Roberts

Dina Asher-Smith celebrates (pic Simon Cooper/PA)

Like with many aspects of our society, the world of sport has historically assumed a ‘male default’.

Farah in bid to break one-hour record

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Ziad Chaudry

Sir Mo Farah (pic London Marathon Events Ltd/The Vitality Big Half)

Brendan Foster casts doubt over London Marathon as Great North Run is cancelled

Monday, June 15, 2020

Runners during the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon

Sign up for virtual Hackney Moves For Heroes challenge

Friday, May 15, 2020 Lee Power

Leyton Orient settle for a share of the spoils with Exeter City

20:55 Jacob Ranson

League Two: Leyton Orient 1 Exeter City 1

Caitlin Foord is loving life at Arsenal after a frantic start to the 2020/21 campaign

14:00 Josh Bunting

Caitlin Foord says she is ‘enjoying life at Arsenal’, having started the season on fine form.

Jose Mourinho hails ‘fantastic’ Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane after Burnley win

10:00

Jose Mourinho hailed the understanding between Harry Kane and Son Heung-min after the pair helped Tottenham return to winning ways in the Premier League with a hard-fought battle at Burnley.

Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane combine again as Tottenham battle past Burnley

08:17

Premier League: Burnley 0 Tottenham Hotspur 1

Arsenal’s Van de Donk impressed for Holland on International duty

Yesterday, 16:00 Josh Bunting

Danielle Van de Donk scored a brace as the Netherlands secured their spot in Euro 2022 after a 7-0 win over Estonia.

Middlesex cricket commits to promotion greater diversity and inclusion

Thursday, October 22, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Middlesex's Tim Murtagh (centre) celebrates the wicket of Sussex's Harry Finch during day two of the Bob Willis Trophy match at Radlett Cricket Club, Radlett.

Middlesex Cricket, the professional club that plays at Lord’s and governing body for the recreational game in north and west London, has announced its clear intent to improve cricket’s diversity within the county and make a greater contribution to social cohesion across the capital.

Middlesex head coach Law is backing talented crop of youngsters

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Luke Hollman drives the ball for North Middlesex in the Middlesex County Premier Division (pic: George Phillipou/TGS Photo).

Middlesex’s talented crop of youngsters can expect more first-team opportunities in 2021 according to head coach Stuart Law.

Middlesex blown away by Afridi spell

Sunday, September 20, 2020 Alex Smith

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates a wicket at the 2019 World Cup

Shaheen Shah Afridi took four wickets in four balls as his five-wicket haul made sure Hampshire ended their horror Vitality Blast campaign with victory over Middlesex.

Middlesex miss out as Garton sees Sussex to success

Friday, September 18, 2020 Bruce Talbot

John Simpson in batting action for Middlesex (pic: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo).

George Garton had a day to remember with four wickets and a match-winning cameo of 24 from just nine balls as Sussex Sharks beat Middlesex by three wickets to keep their quarter-final hopes alive in the Vitality Blast.

Middlesex seal narrow victory over Kent

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Middlesex's Tom Helm during day two of The Bob Willis Trophy match at Radlett Cricket Club, Radlett.

Tom Helm was the bowling hero as Middlesex dented Kent’s Vitality Blast qualification hopes by landing a tense two-run win over the former south group leaders in Canterbury.

Boxing

Lion BC old boy MacDonald sadly passes away following two-year battle with illness

Thursday, October 15, 2020 Chris Kempson

Roy Macdonald (left) receives his award from the president of London Youth, Lord Charles Guthrie

Local boxing fans, especially those following the amateur code, will be saddened to learn of the death of local man Roy MacDonald who sadly passed away after a two-year illness which involved him suffering severe lung complications.

Remembering Hackney’s cruiserweight kingpin Terry Dunstan in all his glory

Thursday, September 10, 2020 Chris Kempson

Former three-times world champion Dennis Andries covers up to avoid a right from Terry Dunstan, who succesfully defended his British cruiserweight title at Bethnal Green's York Hall.

From rising basketball star to one of Hackney’s great boxers, Terry Dunstan had a strange journey into the sport and became a historic figure.

Women’s Super League season preview

Thursday, September 3, 2020 Josh Bunting

Leonie Maier of Arsenal and Angela Addison of Tottenham during Arsenal Women vs Tottenham Hotspur Women, Friendly Match Football at Meadow Park on 25th August 2019

This weekend will see the new Women’s Super League season kick off with Aston Villa taking on Manchester City opening the new 2020-21 campaign on Saturday before the likes of Arsenal, West Ham and Tottenham start the following day.

Remembering Hackney cruiserweight Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott’s best moments

Thursday, September 3, 2020 Chris Kempson

Enzo Maccarinelli (right) delivers a right hook to Bruce Scott during his win to claim the vacant WBU Cruiserweight Championship at Cardiff International Arena.

Born in Jamaica in August 1969 and having already established a decent amateur record in the Caribbean, Bruce Scott moved to Hackney in pursuit of fame and fortune in the professional boxing ring.

Boxing: Remembering great Hackney heavyweight John L Gardner

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Chris Kempson

John L. Gardner (right) in action against Paul Sykes during their 15-round British Championship bout at Wembley Arena

The London Borough of Hackney has produced many professional boxing champions, both British and Commonwealth, also European and indeed some fine World champions too.

Rugby

British & Irish Lions confirm 2021 South Africa tour

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

British and Irish Lions' Owen Farrell with fans after the third test of the 2017 tour of New Zealand

The British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby have confirmed the 2021 tour to South Africa will go ahead as scheduled.

Premiership Rugby clubs to start contact training on Monday

Friday, July 3, 2020 PA Sport

Saracens Alex Lewington is tackled by Northampton's Dan Biggar

Premiership Rugby clubs can return to contact training on Monday in “significant milestone” towards the league’s planned resumption on August 15.

RFU to review ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ history

Thursday, June 18, 2020 PA Sport

England and Wales line-up for the national anthems before the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium in March

The Rugby Football Union is undertaking a review into the “historical context” of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot – a favourite song among England supporters which has roots in American slavery.

Rugby: Player strike ‘would be foolhardy’ says Lord Myners

Saturday, June 13, 2020 PA Sport

Lord Myners has warned rugby union players it would be “foolhardy” to feel they need to go on strike after his review prompted clubs to announce a substantial cut to the salary cap from next season.

Premiership rugby stars ‘could go on strike’

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 PA Sport

Saracens players lift the trophy following victory in the Gallagher Premiership Final at Twickenham Stadium, London.

Premiership rugby stars could go on strike over contractual issues arising from the league’s expected confirmation of a reduction of next season’s salary cap by up to 25 per cent.

Other Sport

Sir Bradley Wiggins hails Giro winner Tao Geoghegan Hart

Yesterday, 14:00

Hackney’s Tao Geoghegan Hart should use his unexpected triumph in the Giro d’Italia as a springboard towards becoming Britain’s next cycling sensation, according to Sir Bradley Wiggins.

Grand tour delight for Hackney’s Tao Geoghegan Hart with stunning Giro D’Italia success

Yesterday, 12:00

Hackney’s Tao Geoghegan Hart has become the fifth Briton to win a Grand Tour with victory in the Giro d’Italia, but his will go down as the most remarkable entry on the list to date.

LVRPA commits £250,000 to community programme as part of ice centre redevelopment

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Jacob Ranson

Proposed plans for the new twin ice rink at Lee Valley Ice Centre (Pic: FaulkerBrowns)

London’s first ever Olympic-sized twin-pad venue set to offer a broad range of community activities beyond ice sports with a decision on planning to be made next week

London Lions suffer Champions League heartbreak with Neptunas defeat

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Jacob Ranson

London Lions coach Vince Macaulay talks to his players (pic Graham Hodges)

London Lions suffered FIBA Basketball Champions League heartbreak as they missed out on the next stage with a narrow 77-73 defeat to Lithuanian side Neptunas Klaipeda in the first qualifying round.

London Lions edge closer to BBL and Champions League action

Monday, August 31, 2020 Jacob Ranson

London Lions are edging closer to competitive action with the Champions League final four qualifications confirmed and the British Basketball League (BBL) announcing it’s plans to start.

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