7 h. ago Ingebrigtsen’s father accused sons of ‘perfect character assassination’, court told

Gjert Ingebrigtsen was secretly recorded by son HenrikFormer coach denies all allegations of violenceThe father of the double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen accused his sons of a “perfect character assassination” on a secret recording made after they fired him, a court has been told.Gjert Ingebrigtsen also claimed he had been dragged “down to hell” after he was referred to child services following an incident in January 2022 where he is accused of whipping his daughter, Ingrid, in the face with a wet towel. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Musselburgh Racecourse under Starter's Orders for 2025 Flat season

Musselburgh Racecourse launches its exciting 2025 Flat season tomorrow (2 April), with 16 high-quality meetings scheduled through to November, and featuring enhanced prize money with an ambitious programme which will appeal to both racing enthusiasts and those looking for a great day out.

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10 h. ago King in ‘good spirits’ on return to work after hospital visit for cancer treatment side effects

Double world heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson among recipients of honours at investiture ceremony

Economics

37 h. ago Prize money for 2026 world darts champion doubled to record £1million

An expanded 128-player field will contest next year’s event.

Economics

37 h. ago PDC reveals Luke Littler effect on darts with ‘unprecedented’ prize money for 2026

An increase of £7m will take effect next year with the World Darts Championship now worth a £1m for the winner

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38 h. ago Luke Littler and darts rivals to face off for £1m as chiefs unveil huge new prize money

The Professional Darts Corporation have bolstered the prize pot across the major darting competitions, with Luke Littler and co. set to play for £1million in the World Championships in December

Economics

39 h. ago Welcome to Grand Slam Track, Michael Johnson’s brainchild with speed stars, prize money and live data

The new athletics league launches in Kingston, Jamaica this weekend with a radical format and an ambitious goal to capture ‘the youngest fanbase of any sports league in the world’ – but will it fly or flop?

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43 h. ago How to watch Tour Championship snooker 2025: Free live stream, TV channel, full schedule and prize money

It's the final event before the World Championship gets underway and Kyren Wilson will be aiming for more glory

Society

61 h. ago World Snooker Championship prize money theory emerges as Ronnie O'Sullivan fears raised

Ronnie O'Sullivan has not played competitively since January, and fellow snooker legend Mark Williams suspects fans won't see the Rocket at the World Championship

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61 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan concerns raised as theory on World Snooker Championship prize money emerges

Fellow 'Class of 92' member Mark Williams has given his verdict on Ronnie O'Sullivan's participation at the World Snooker Championship after the Rocket's troubled season

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63 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka publicly apologies to Jessica Pegula and makes Miami Open prize money offer

Aryna Sabalenka made it three wins from three against Jessica Pegula in finals in 2025 as she stormed to the Miami Open title on Saturday night with a 7-5, 6-2 triumph inside the Hard Rock Stadium

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64 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka offers to share Miami Open prize money after apologising to Jessica Pegula

Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula in the Miami Open final on Saturday night to win her second title of the year before making a rare offer to her opponent in the aftermath

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4 d. ago Pep Guardiola: Manchester City players would not deserve Club World Cup bonus

Organisers FIFA confirmed this week City could earn up to £97million in prize money should they triumph in the revamped global tournament.

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5 d. ago Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s father forced daughter to run with breathing problems, court told

Ingrid Ingebrigtsen recounts incident at Sandnes trialShe also claims her father Gjert struck her with towelThe father of double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen forced his daughter to keep running even though she was struggling to breathe after forgetting to take her asthma medication, a court has heard.Ingrid Ingebrigtsen said that her father, Gjert – who coached her brothers Jakob, Henrik and Filip to international glory and became a TV star after the success of the documentary Team Ingebrigtsen – had scolded her during the incident, which occurred on a treadmill in the family’s basement. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago When is the 2025 Grand National? Prize money, date, time, length, jumps, how to watch, confirmed runners, odds

It’s the biggest horse race of the year.

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6 d. ago Chelsea and Manchester City could be in line to earn £97m in this year’s Club World Cup

The first edition of the new tournament begins in June and runs until 13 July

Economics

6 d. ago ‘He hit me in the face’: sister of Jakob Ingebrigtsen struck by father as a child, court told

Ingrid allegedly abused for forgetting heart-rate monitorIngebrigtsen Sr shot to prominence after coaching sonsThe sister of the double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen has told a court that she was struck in the face by their father as a child for forgetting her heart-rate monitor.The incident is said to have occurred in 2018 or 2019 when Ingrid, who is now 18, was driving to ­training with her father, Gjert. When she told him, she said there was a lot of screaming and he said she was “incompetent” and “stupid”. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Chelsea and Man City in line for huge payday as Club World Cup prize money revealed by FIFA

Chelsea and Man City are the two English clubs in the new 32-team tournament

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6 d. ago Double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen testifies against his OWN FATHER in court over childhood 'physical and mental abuse'

Jakob Ingebrigtsen has recounted stories of violence during his childhood as he testified against father Gjert on Tuesday.

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6 d. ago When is the Snooker World Championship 2025? Prize money, format, trophy, watch on television

It’s not long until the world’s best snooker players battle it out on the baize in Sheffield.

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