4 d. ago Tottenham chief Vinai Venkatesham makes transfer promise in open letter to disgruntled fans

Spurs chief has vowed to spend money and expand the wage budget to support the club’s ambitions

Sport

7 d. ago Pro License admission barriers allow women’s coaching opportunities to go ‘down the drain’

Uefa’s limitations have set hurdles for women keen to take the next step in coaching despite the increasing demandMariana Cabral has a coaching CV to be proud of. Born on the small Azores island of São Miguel, she has been in charge of the women’s teams at clubs including Benfica and Sporting, but the 38-year-old is frustrated. “We want more women coaches,” she says. “Who won the Euros? Who won the Champions League? Women – but we are losing so many.”Cabral has her A Licence but is stuck in limbo. Unable to get on a Pro Licence course that would clear a path to more senior head coach roles in an era when women’s teams are increasingly demanding that qualification, she stepped back to become a No 2 in the US. But after one NWSL season with Utah Royals, she left in December in the hope that expanding her experience at another club would help to open a Pro Licence door. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Pro Licence admission barriers allow women’s coaching opportunities to go ‘down the drain’

Uefa’s limitations have set hurdles for women keen to take the next step in coaching despite the increasing demandMariana Cabral has a coaching CV to be proud of. Born on the small Azores island of São Miguel, she has been in charge of the women’s teams at clubs including Benfica and Sporting, but the 38-year-old is frustrated. “We want more women coaches,” she says. “Who won the Euros? Who won the Champions League? Women – but we are losing so many.”Cabral has her A Licence but is stuck in limbo. Unable to get on a Pro Licence course that would clear a path to more senior head coach roles in an era when women’s teams are increasingly demanding that qualification, she stepped back to become a No 2 in the US. But after one NWSL season with Utah Royals, she left in December in the hope that expanding her experience at another club would help to open a Pro Licence door. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Leeds receive permission to redevelop and lift capacity of Elland Road

Capacity will increase from 37,645 to about 53,000Proposals were approved by city council on Thursday Leeds have received planning permission to redevelop Elland Road and lift the stadium’s capacity from 37,645 to about 53,000.There had been fears that a delay to the long-mooted introduction of a tram network in the surrounding area until the late 2030s might impact the club’s plans to expand the ground but the proposals were approved by the city council on Thursday. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The American Kennel Club expands the pack – three more breeds added to the registry

However, the AKC's role in promoting dog breeding continues to draw criticism from animal-rights activists

Politics

3 w. ago Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds

They’re ready to embark on 2026

Politics

3 w. ago Animal expert explains why your dog is obsessed with toilet rolls

An animal expert has shared exactly why your dog is obsessed with toilet roll - as the American Kennel Club shared their advice on how to deal with this behaviour

Politics