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F1 The Loser After Chaotic Hamilton Victory In Saudi Arabia
Following on from the inaugural Formula 1 race in Qatar a fortnight ago, today we had another debut event in the form of the first ever Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and, with the fight for both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles being so close this year, the outcome in Jeddah was crucial.
The victorious Lewis Hamilton was keen to again wear his LGBTQ+ helmet design in Saudi Arabia
Obituary: Sir Frank Williams 1942-2021
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Sir Frank Williams, who died peacefully this morning
Our Formula 1 Correspondent Graham Read remembers Sir Frank Williams.
5:14 PM 28th November 2021
Match Report: Wharfedale 20 Chester 10
Wharfedale RUFC 
photo by Ro Burridge
Another exciting game of rugby at the Avenue but at last Wharfedale ended up holding on to claim a fine win. Chester showed some early promise, and playing with the wind had some good possession in Dale’s half without really threatening the try line. The Dale defence held and Chester’s only reward was a penalty kick from 40 metres by Liam Reeve after 4 minutes.
11:09 AM 22nd November 2021
Under-20 Six Nations Championship Dates Announced
The 2022 Under-20 Six Nations Championship will be played between 4th February and 20th March 2022. It will follow the same weekends as the Senior Men’s Championship. Matches will be broadcast in Six Nations territories either on TV, broadcaster streaming platforms or via Six Nations digital channels.
12:30 AM 4th December 2021
Amateur Boxing Linked To Increased Risk Of Brain Impairment
Photo by Chris Kendall on Unsplash
Cardiff University research is first to examine long-term effects of amateur boxing on the brain
4:27 PM 29th November 2021
Hamilton Reduces The Gap To Verstappen To 8 Points
Qatar has held its first ever Formula 1 Grand Prix at Doha’s Losail International circuit, with yesterday’s qualifying and today’s race both taking place after sunset and with Mercedes’ victorious Sir Lewis Hamilton reducing his deficit to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to just eight points with two races to go.
5:24 PM 21st November 2021
Memories Of Scottish Football Legend Billy Bremner Will Link Two Cities
A £9991 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to the University of Stirling will see a six-month sport heritage project focusing on the life and career of former Leeds United and Scotland international captain Billy Bremner (1942-1997), bringing his home city of Stirling and Leeds closer together through memories of the sometimes fiery midfielder.
12:15 AM 20th November 2021
Hamilton Reduces Verstappen’s Title Lead In Brazil
Today Brazil hosted the middle race in the current and somewhat logistically challenging tripleheader of Formula 1 races on consecutive weekends, following on from Mexico just seven days ago and preceding the immediate relocation to Qatar in the Middle East for next weekend.
9:59 PM 14th November 2021
Dominant Verstappen Extends Title Lead In Mexico
High altitude Mexico City was the latest port of call this weekend as Formula 1 continues its high octane charge towards this year’s Drivers’ and Constructors‘ Championship titles and today it was Red Bull’s Max Verstappen who climbed onto the top step of the podium, extending his lead over his arch rival and Mercedes team leader Sir Lewis Hamilton to 19 points.
9:51 PM 7th November 2021
Verstappen Holds Off Hamilton In The Lone Star State
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Max Verstappen doubled the size of his championship lead with victory in Texas
The United States Grand Prix, the latest round in this season’s thrilling battle for the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship, took place today at the eye-catching Circuit of the Americas, located just 18 miles outside of Austin, Texas, and it was Red Bull’s Max Verstappen who held off Mercedes’ Sir Lewis Hamilton to extend his points advantage.
7:10 AM 25th October 2021
FA Cup Draw
Ryan Brookes
Sports Writer
The draw for the Emirates FA Cup First Round has been made this afternoon with York City/Morpeth Town being drawn at home to either Kettering Town/Buxton. This means that, providing The Minstermen are victorious in their replay, they will play host to the winner of Kettering v Buxton at the LNER Community Stadium on the weekend commencing Friday 5th November to Monday 8th November.
9:13 PM 17th October 2021
Formula 1 Reveals Its 2022 Calendar
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Bahrain will again host the Formula 1 season opener next year
Formula 1 has just officially revealed details of its intended 2022 calendar, which is set to include a record-breaking 23 Grands Prix during a shorter season than normal despite the increased number of races.
5:11 PM 15th October 2021
Yorkshire Welcomes Olympic Heroes Home
Presenters Tanya Arnold and Nile Wilson - credit SW Pix
Yorkshire’s stars of the Olympic and Paralympic Games were given a homecoming to remember at a major arena event on Sunday. Having made history by representing their country at the Olympics and Paralympics, the athletes were unable to celebrate in front of a crowd at the Games as no spectators were present.
8:56 PM 11th October 2021
Brave Wharfedale Succumb To Fylde 2nd Half Blitz
On a damp drizzly day in front of a good crowd Wharfedale had the better of the early possession, although both sides committed multiple ball handling errors. An early penalty was converted by Jack Blakeney Edwards in the 12th minute to settle nerves making the score 0 – 3.
6:23 PM 10th October 2021
Bottas On Top In Turkey As Verstappen Regains Title Lead
After 15 Grands Prix so far in 2021 Sir Lewis Hamilton had arrived in Turkey for today’s race just two points ahead of his arch rival Max Verstappen, giving excited fans around the world the sort of unpredictable season they have clamoured for ever since Mercedes’ total domination of the sport began back in 2014.
3:59 PM 10th October 2021
Five Ways Motorcycling Can Improve Mental Health
According to the Mental Health Foundation, one adult in every six has a common mental disorder, such as anxiety and depression. There are many activities which people might take part in to help with their mental health, such as meditation, listening to music and yoga - however motorcycling is not one which commonly springs to mind.
7:30 PM 9th October 2021
PIF, PCP Capital Partners And RB Sports & Media Acquire Newcastle United Football Club
An investment group led by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and also comprising PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media, has completed the acquisition of 100% of Newcastle United Limited and Newcastle United Football Club Limited from St. James Holdings Limited. All requisite approvals have been obtained from the English Premier League and the acquisition was completed on 7 October 2021.
5:23 PM 7th October 2021
Qatar’s Long Term F1 Deal Officially Announced
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Qatar’s Abdulrahman Al Mannai and F1’s Stefano Domenicali at today’s announcement
As expected, today heralded the official announcement that Qatar will host its first ever FIA Formula 1 Grand Prix on 21 November this year, a twilight event filling the slot vacated by Australia, with a subsequent 10 year deal to follow from 2023 onwards.
11:46 AM 30th September 2021
Action For Sport Calls For Give Away Not Throw Away
Andy Kenure & Clive Michallat
The environmental impact of throw away fashion and footwear is extensive with 90% of all footwear and clothing ending up in landfill after a single use.
3:55 AM 30th September 2021
A 100th Victory For Hamilton As Rain Denies Driver Of The Day Norris
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Lewis Hamilton reached a century of F1 victories in a rain affected Russian Grand Prix
This year’s thrilling Russian Grand Prix was held this afternoon at the Sochi Autodrom, a street circuit which evolved out of the internal roads around the site developed for the 2014 Winter Olympics, and Mercedes’ Sir Lewis Hamilton claimed his 100th F1 victory as longtime leader for McLaren Lando Norris lost a potential maiden win due to late heavy rain.
4:10 PM 26th September 2021
Snacks To Fuel You Before And After The London Marathon
Are you taking on the 26.2 mile challenge of the London Marathon? Ahead of the London Marathon (Sunday 3rd October) how about some protein products if you are one of the runners.
3:58 AM 25th September 2021
Olympians And Paralympians Set For Arena Homecoming Event
Yorkshire’s Olympic and Paralympic heroes will be given a homecoming to remember with a major event at the Leeds first direct arena on October 10. Olympians and Paralympians will take to the stage to talk about their exploits in an event hosted by 2016 Olympic medallist Nile Wilson and sports broadcaster Tanya Arnold.
7:33 PM 23rd September 2021
The Daily Mile Partners With England Athletics To Improve Physical And Mental Health In Young People
The Daily Mile has joined forces with Athletics Northern Ireland, England Athletics, Scottish Athletics, Welsh Athletics and UK Athletics ● The partnership will be celebrated with a launch event, taking place on Thursday 23rd September 2021 in Glasgow. ● “Athleticism is the foundation of physical literacy and provides young people with the building blocks to lead a lasting healthy and active lifestyle.” – Chris Jones, England Athletics CEO ● The Daily Mile, is a transformative initiative that currently has more than three million children from 13,000 schools across 85 countries, running, jogging, wheeling or walking for fifteen minutes every day.
2:05 PM 23rd September 2021
Leeds Lights Up Pink To Support Organ Donation Ahead Of British Transplant Games
This week iconic venues in Leeds are lit up pink to mark the start of Organ Donation Week. Leeds Civic Hall and Museum helped turn the sky pink to raise awareness of the benefits of organ donation and get people talking about their wishes with loved ones ahead of the Westfield Health British Transplant Games taking place in Leeds next summer (28-31 July 2022).
6:48 PM 22nd September 2021
Digital Collecting Fever: European League Of Football Launches NFT Platform
The inaugural season of the European League of Football has produced new heroes. Players who have provided highlights and inspired fans with their quality, passion or willpower. The greatest moments are certainly remembered by fans, but now there's even more: because supporters can purchase, collect or trade their team, favourite player or favourite move.
12:00 PM 22nd September 2021
Match Report: Wharfedale 26 Sedgley Park Tigers 43
Wharfedale RUFC 
An enthralling game of rugby was won by the visitors in the last quarter when they scored four tries to come from 26-19 down to make it look like a comfortable bonus point win. Scott Barrow, Sedgley Head coach, reflected on this after the match and said “we were out to win it, but Wharfedale kept coming back at us. Our bench was very strong and allowed us to pull away at the end”.
4:24 PM 21st September 2021
A Return Visit To Anglesey Circuit
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
The Anglesey circuit has a truly eye-catching location
The Anglesey motor racing circuit has various challenging track configurations these days, but it also has to undoubtedly win a prize as one of the most scenically located one in the world, situated right next to the Irish Sea and with views of the peaks of Snowdonia as a backdrop to the south.
4:15 AM 18th September 2021
A McLaren 1-2 In Italy As Hamilton And Verstappen Crash Out
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo was delighted to win today after finishing third yesterday
After the sea of orange clad Max Verstappen fans at Zandvoort just days ago this weekend we witnessed plenty of Ferrari red at the iconic Monza circuit near Milan in northern Italy.
5:54 PM 12th September 2021
Russell To Mercedes And Bottas To Alfa Romeo
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
George Russell will replace Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes next season
Two of the worst kept secrets in Formula 1 have now been publicly confirmed, with the 23 year old British rising star George Russell next year replacing Valtteri Bottas as Sir Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate at Mercedes on a long term deal and the 32 year old Finn taking up a new challenge at Alfa Romeo.
10:09 AM 7th September 2021
Verstappen Delivers At A Very Orange Zandvoort!
Straight after the horrendously wet weather at Spa-Francorchamps which ruined the Sunday of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend the F1 circus immediately relocated to Zandvoort in the Netherlands, just 185 miles away, in preparation for today’s Dutch Grand Prix.
7:03 PM 5th September 2021
ParalympicsGB Rewrite History Books In Tokyo
ParalympicsGB rewrote the history books at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games after a phenomenal medal haul which saw the team reach the podium in more sports than any other nation at a single Games. The British team won medals across 18 sports and finished second behind China on the medal table with 124 medals overall, including 41 gold, 38 silver and 45 bronze.
5:07 PM 5th September 2021
The Queen's Message To British And Commonwealth Athletes Following The 2020 Paralympic Games
"I offer my warm congratulations to Paralympic athletes from Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and indeed to the athletes of all Commonwealth countries, on their enormous success at the Tokyo Games. Your performances have lifted the nation and your triumphs been celebrated by us all.
4:43 PM 5th September 2021
Match Report: Rotherham 35 Wharfedale 5
Wharfedale’s first visit to Clifton Park since the 90’s saw the home team win comfortably by five tries to one. The first 25 minutes was a good contest just edged by Wharfedale with a Ben Leacock try. Rotherham did have some time in the Dale 22 but resolute defence kept them short of the whitewash.
3:49 PM 5th September 2021
Henshaw And Sugar Deliver Sweet Canoeing Finish
Charlotte Henshaw and Laura Sugar struck canoeing gold as ParalympicsGB signed off from the Sea Forest Waterway with more success on the water. Henshaw led home a British 1-2 in the women’s KL2 final, beating teammate Emma Wiggs to the line by just over half a second.
5:26 PM 4th September 2021
Dan Bethell Wins Super Silver On Badminton's Paralympic Debut
Dan Bethell’s dreams came true after winning ParalympicsGB’s very first badminton medal with silver in the men’s SL3 singles. Badminton is making its Paralympic debut in Tokyo and Bethell ensured he would make history for his country by reaching the gold-medal match.
5:19 PM 4th September 2021
UK Second In Medal Tables As Cockroft Defends 800m Title To Win Seventh Paralympic
The seven-time Paralympic champion
Halifax's Hannah Cockroft was bloodied but not beaten as she defended her Paralympic 800m T34 title with a dominant victory. Cockroft took nearly 12 seconds off her Paralympic record from five years ago but her time of 1:48.99 was just fractions slower than her world best from Switzerland earlier this year, with team-mate Karé Adenegan taking silver.
10:00 AM 4th September 2021
Tennis Superstar Jordanne Whiley MBE Talks Tokyo Paralympics
It’s been a successful summer for wheelchair tennis star Jordanne Whiley MBE, who won this year’s Wimbledon and is currently in the women’s double finals and women’s singles bronze medal match in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Here she tells IKO about her path to success and the important role wheelchair tennis plays in inspiring the stars of tomorrow.
4:00 AM 4th September 2021
Wiggs Ends Tough Five Years With Triumphant Paralympic Gold
Emma Wiggs held her nerve to power to Paralympic gold and admitted the last five years have taken their toll both emotionally and physically. Wiggs won KL2 gold in Rio after making her Paralympic debut four years earlier as a sitting volleyball player at London 2012.
4:10 PM 3rd September 2021
Double Paralympic Champion Libby Clegg Announces Athletics Retirement
Libby Clegg announced her retirement from athletics after bowing out of the women’s T11 200m on a busy morning in Tokyo. The two-time Paralympic champion from Rio finished third in her heat alongside guide Chris Clarke and her time of 27.93 seconds was not enough to progress to the semi-finals.
11:56 AM 2nd September 2021
Bailey Records International Personal Best In Shooting
Issy Bailey recorded an international personal best but missed out on qualification for the P3 – Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 final after finishing 21st with a score of 551. Bailey scored 87, 93 and 95 in the precision section of qualifying which left her in 23rd place overall and needing to shoot a near-perfect round in the rapid section to qualify.
11:49 AM 2nd September 2021
Dame Sarah Storey: Great Britain’s Most Successful Paralympian Of All Time
Dame Sarah Storey made history as she became ParalympicsGB’s most successful athlete of all time with a stunning 17th career gold – and she did it the hard way. Storey, who made her debut as a swimmer at the 1992 Games in Barcelona, would have felt right at home on arrival at the Fuji Speedway, skies were leaden, rain torrential and the temperature was positively chilly.
7:33 AM 2nd September 2021
Bethell Makes Winning Start On Badminton's Paralympic Debut
Shephard will face a familiar foe in his first Paralympic match
Daniel Bethell enjoyed a winning start to his Tokyo campaign after becoming the first badminton player to represent ParalympicsGB at a Games. The 25-year-old recovered from an indifferent first few points to beat Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara 21-11 21-7, the perfect opening to competition in the men’s singles SL3 class.
6:23 PM 1st September 2021
Comeback Kings Deliver Again To Reach Men's Wheelchair Basketball Semi-finals
Gaz Choudhry's team are one match closer to a Paralympic medal
ParalympicsGB roared into the men’s wheelchair basketball semi-finals with another brilliant comeback to see off Canada 66-52. GB trailed 42-34 midway through the third quarter but scored 24 points in the last to seal their safe passage to the last four, guaranteeing their place in Sunday’s medal matches.
6:23 PM 1st September 2021
Emotional Smith Defends Boccia Title
David Smith felt the presence of his late grandfather as he secured an emotional defence of his Paralympic boccia title in Tokyo. Smith beat Malaysia’s Chew Wei Lun in a tense thriller, going behind in the opening end before showing his class to secure a 4-2 victory.
6:18 PM 1st September 2021
Redfern Wins Silver For Baby Boy Patrick
Rebecca Redfern will bring a silver medal back to her one-year-old son Patrick after a thrilling 100m breaststroke S13 at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. The 21-year-old gave birth to Patrick last July and acknowledges that the Covid delay had allowed her to compete at her second Paralympic Games, having also won silver in this event in Rio.
5:01 PM 1st September 2021
Karabardak Seals Dramatic Team Table Tennis Victory
Paul Karabardak held his nerve against world number one Alvaro Valera as ParalympicsGB edged a thrilling semi-final in the class 6-7 team table tennis. Karabardak imitated partner Will Bayley as the Brits bounced back from losing a heart-breaking doubles match to reach the final by seeing off Spain.
4:55 PM 1st September 2021
Tour De Yorkshire Cancelled For 2022
Following lengthy discussions between race organisers, Welcome to Yorkshire and A.S.O. (Amaury Sport Organisation) over many months, it is with regret, that by mutual consent, the 2022 Tour de Yorkshire cycling race will not be going ahead.
3:59 PM 1st September 2021
Dunn Overcomes Shoulder Issue To Claim Third Gold
Reece Dunn overcame a troublesome shoulder to add a third swimming gold medal to his collection in his weakest event at his maiden Paralympic Games – with another world record to boot. The 25-year-old has been one of the breakout stars in Tokyo, bouncing back from a frustrating silver in his first event to earn golds in the 200m freestyle S14 and the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay.
2:57 PM 31st August 2021
Storey Brilliantly Equals Kenny’s All-time Record With Dominant 16th Paralympic Gold
Dame Sarah Storey made history by securing a record-equalling 16th Paralympic gold medal in Tokyo to tie Mike Kenny’s all-time British record. The cyclist dominated the women’s C5 time trial at the Fuji International Speedway and won by 92 seconds from teammate Crystal Lane-Wright for her second gold of the 2020 Games to become ParalympicsGB’s most successful athlete of all-time.
1:11 PM 31st August 2021
Ellie Robinson's Story Of 'Triumph, Not Defeat' In Tokyo
Robinson was celebrating her 20th birthday in Tokyo
Ellie Robinson declared her Tokyo journey to be a story of “triumph, not defeat” having defied all odds just to reach her second Paralympic Games. Robinson, who today celebrates her 20th birthday, marked her debut in style as a 15-year-old at Rio 2016, when she became a gold and bronze medallist.
8:10 PM 30th August 2021
Unstoppable Cockroft Flies To Sixth Paralympic Gold As Part Of British One-two
Hannah Cockroft obliterated her own 100m world record
Hannah Cockroft smashed her own world record to win a sixth Paralympic gold medal and lead a British one-two with Kare Adenegan in the women’s 100m T34. The Hurricane blew through Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium at all-time high speed, picking up from the 40-metre mark to win in a time of 16.39 seconds.
9:54 PM 29th August 2021
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