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When sport is fun, not competition

A CITY-WIDE initiative in Birmingham is helping to revive the notion that sport, even competitive sport, can be about co-operation, not confrontation. It is linking together young people in 20 of the city’s schools. Birmingham Connect is run by the ...

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New players join the Lions

THE LONDON LIONS have added 6’2” crack defender Jules Dang-Akodo to their team – and import from City Royals, where he spent last season. Jules has a recent history of playing at international level – which has taken him to ...

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Hospices thank Leyton Orient for funds

TWO LOCAL HOSPICES – Haven House Children’s Hospice and St Joseph’s Hospice – have thanked League Two football club Leyton Orient for raising funds to support their valuable work. Staff, family, friends and volunteers came to Orient and planted themselves ...

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Britain comes home with nine medals

BRITISH CYCLISTS have come home from the European Track Championships with a creditable nine medals. The contest was held in the Netherlands over the weekend. The women shone in the Madison race, with Laura Kenny (pictured) and Katie Archibald winning ...

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Lions are a roaring success

THE LONDON LIONS emerged the winners at the All-Stars British Basketball Tournament on Sunday – before a crowd of excited supporters. The Tournament was promoted by Matchroom Multi Sport and brought fast paced excitement to the court, with 12 minute ...

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