The announcement that the world snooker championships would remain at Sheffield's Crucible theatre until 2045 was not just a surprise... it was a major relief for a neglected northern giant.
Image source, Shutterstock Challenge Cup holders Hull KR will visit Castleford Lock Lane or Brighouse when they begin their title defence in the third round stage of the 2026 competition. The Robins beat Warrington Wolves in last season's Wembley final to end a 45-year wait to regain the trophy - the first part of a historic treble under Willie Peters. Other than newly-promoted Toulouse Olympique - who have declined participation - 13 of the 14 Super League sides enter the competition at the third-round stage.
The charming Amersham fairground organ museum, which is usually open a few Sundays per year, has now started offering guided tours. The occasional open days are more a chance to sit and listen to the old fair organs playing their pipes, and have a nice lunch at the same time. However, the guided tours, which will take place on Saturdays, will offer a deeper dive into their collection of organs and the music cards that control them.
South London footie fans, pay attention: Southwark Council has officially approved plans to refurbish Dulwich's historic Champion Hill football stadium. The council has given the green light to plans that will see Dulwich Hamlet FC's old stadium transformed into a new 4,000-seat ground with a brand-new pitch and modern facilities. The footie club has been based in the borough for 123 years, and the new stadium is expected to secure the future of the team for years to come.
Newcastle United are not actively looking to sell Nick Woltemade in the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider . However, the Magpies will entertain offers for the Germany international striker should he himself demand a move away from St. James' Park.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing the Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. The 27-year-old has done an excellent job since joining Everton, and his performances have attracted the attention of the London club. It is no secret that they need more creativity in the final third, and the Everton midfielder could be ideal for them. However, former Tottenham scout Mick Brown claims that it is unlikely that Everton will sanction his departure in the summer. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham are prepared
With all the January transfer window talk, it is sometimes easy to forget that football matches are indeed actually won and lost on that green thing. The chaotic and unpredictable EFL continues to deliver for better or worse depending on your allegiances. With West Bromwich Albion on a downward spiral, Liam Manning back in work at Huddersfield and the small matter of the first south coast derby in a league fixture at Fratton Park for more than 14 years,
the Foxes are reportedly in meltdown' and have turned to a familiar face in a desperate bid to stabilise a season that is rapidly spiraling out of control The dramatic move comes in the wake of Marti Cifuentes' sacking just six months into his tenure. Cifuentes was dismissed following a brutal collapse in form that saw the team win only once between September and October. A recent 2-1 home defeat to struggling Oxford United proved to be the final straw for the hierarchy.
