Jenny Pitman – The First Woman to Train a Grand National Winner
In the world of horse racing, few figures have made such a mark as the legendary trainer, Jenny Pitman. Although primarily celebrated for being the first woman to train a …
How Many Goalkeepers Have Scored in the Premier League?
Football is all about scoring goals and whilst a goalkeeper making a world-class save will attract praise, the headlines are almost always reserved for those that put the ball in …
Celebrity Football Club Owners: Delia Smith Amongst Stormzy, Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell & More
While many football clubs today are solely owned by wealthy businesspeople who made their fortunes in the corporate world, there are some owned (or part-owned) by well-known celebrity figures. These …
Celebrity Racehorse Owners: From Judi Dench to Liz Hurley to Alex Ferguson
Long known as the ‘sport of kings’, competitive horse racing has enjoyed something of a lofty status for much of its history. Although you will not find royalty at most …
Financial Fair Play in Football: The Rules & Punishments for Breaking Them
They say that money can’t buy you happiness, but it can certainly buy you success in football – as anybody that witnessed Manchester City’s treble-winning campaign of 2022/23, following £1 …
The Footballers That Switched Nationality to Play for a Different Country
Playing for your country is considered one of the highest honours that a footballer can achieve during their career. Entertaining thousands and winning trophies for a club side is nice …
Championship Shirt Sponsors for 2023/24 – How Many Clubs Have Betting Companies on Their Kit?
In the rough and tumble of the EFL Championship, in which every game is a tough game, nothing is for sure. Because of the unpredictable nature of the league, deals …
Premier League Shirt Sponsors for 2023-24 – How Many Clubs Have Betting Companies on Their Kit?
Nowadays, Premier League shirt sponsors are quite literally a big deal. Since the early 2000s, the amount of cash required to have your brand emblazoned on a Premier League kit …
What Does Contaminated Horse Racing Feed Mean?
A lot of work goes into training a racehorse. In order to ensure that a runner arrives at the racetrack at the peak of their physical powers, the well-being and …
What Is the Non-Triers Rule in Horse Racing?
When placing a bet on horse racing, most punters are happy to accept their fate. Most will be delighted if they win, disappointed if they lose, but such is life, …