Snoop Dogg now a co-owner and investor at EFL’s Swans

Rap superstar, Snoop Dogg, has completed his latest venture by becoming a co-owner and investor at English Football League side, Swansea City - undertaking a minority stake in the Welsh club.

So, who will succeed Italy as new UEFA Euro champions?

Build-up to UEFA Euro 2024 tournament reaches its end as host nation Germany take on Scotland in the opener in Munich today.

Soccerex Chooses Cure Leukaemia as Official Charity Partner

Global football networking platform Soccerex has chosen national blood cancer charity Cure Leukaemia as its Official Charity Partner for the upcoming Soccerex Connected 100 event this summer. The virtual event, which takes place from 24^th May to 31^st August 2021, will involve delegates from over 150 countries, feature over 150 expert speakers and provide more than 2400 hours of networking opportunities to connect businesses with football’s key stakeholders.

Cure Leukaemia will have the opportunity to communicate the charity’s message with a global audience through Soccerex’s online platform over 3 months to highlight how football, which has seen many examples of people within the game touched by blood cancer in recent years, has the power to affect real change in the treatment of blood cancer worldwide. It will also give Cure Leukaemia the chance to drive fundraising opportunities this summer after the COVID-19 pandemic left the charity with a £1,700,000 fundraising shortfall.

Cure Leukaemia’s key fundraising event in 2021, The Tour 21 which will see 25 amateur cyclists led by former England footballer and blood cancer survivor Geoff Thomas ride the full Tour de France route one week ahead of the professionals during Soccerex Connected 100, will be highlighted throughout the event with video footage and updates regularly shared with delegates.

The Tour 21 team aim to raise in excess of £1,000,000 for Cure Leukaemia this summer with the charity also now recognized as the official Charity Partner of the Tour de France in the UK and the team has recently surpassed £600,000 raised with less than 50 days until the event. All funds raised by the Tour 21 team and through Soccerex’s global amplification will be invested in the national Trials Acceleration Programme (TAP) a network of specialist research nurses in 12 of the UK’s biggest cities and a facilitatory hub in Birmingham. TAP enables blood cancer clinical trials to be setup and run through the network at an accelerated rate, not only directly benefitting patients from a UK catchment area of over 20 million people, but also informing the global treatment of the disease for future patients.

Geoff Thomas was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) in 2003 and given just 3 months to live. Thanks to treatment from Cure Leukaemia co-founder Professor Charlie Craddock CBE and a transplant from his sister, Geoff went into remission in 2005 and took on his first Tour de France challenge a few months later. Since then, Geoff has dedicated his life to helping blood cancer patients worldwide by raising funds for Cure Leukaemia.

Speaking about the partnership Geoff said: “It is a fitting date to announce this fantastic partnership with Soccerex. May 12^th marks 31 years since I led Crystal Palace out in the FA Cup Final at Wembley and it is also International Nurses Day, so it is the perfect time to highlight football’s connection with blood cancer and also how Cure Leukaemia’s work is making an impact on the treatment of blood cancer worldwide.

“We are very grateful to Soccerex for giving us the opportunity to drive awareness and fundraising for The Tour 21 this summer but also to highlight how football has the power to drive real, global change in the treatment of blood cancer. Alongside myself there is an ever-growing list of footballers touched by this disease including Sol Bamba, Carl Ikeme, Stiliyan Petrov, Joe Thompson, Gary Lineker’s son George and Bologna manager Siniša Mihajlović amongst others. Sadly, this list seems to grow every year and we hope the football community can help us make real strides in finding effective treatments for all forms of blood cancer in the near future.”

Managing Director of Soccerex, Philip Gegan said: “Being able to be help with the great work that Cure Leukaemia is doing is a real privilege for us at Soccerex. Football still has a unique ability to reach out to all the sections of society, driving attention and resources to the key challenges we face medically and civically. A number of members of the Soccerex Family have been affected by blood cancer and we hope that this partnership can assist in raising awareness and funds that aid Cure Leukaemia’s vital work.”

Cure Leukaemia CEO James McLaughlin said: “COVID-19 left us with a £1,700,000 shortfall in 2020 and yet on World Cancer Day we announced that TAP will be running 5 new clinical trials in 2021 despite these challenges. Blood cancer is a global illness and our partnership with Soccerex gives Cure Leukaemia an opportunity to highlight to the football world the international significance of the TAP network.”

Socceroos amongst advancing teams in Asia Cup of surprises

Palestinian and Syria advanced to the knockout stage of the AFC Asian Cup 2024 for the first time after both teams secured their place in the round of 16 as two of the best third-placed teams from the group stage, whilst Australia advanced after their draw with Uzbekistan.

Solheim Cups star, Thompson, to retire… at 29

Golfer, Lexi Thompson, has confirmed that she will retire at the end of the 2024 LPGA Tour season.

Solid performances from Day Three at the European Team Championships in Madrid

The Great Britain & Northern Ireland team delivered a string of big performances and solid points as the third day of the European Athletics Team Championships wrapped up with standout wins, personal bests and a string of podium finishes to leave GB & NI in fifth position.

Solihull Moors Women accuse club of neglect

Players of Solihull Moors Women have called out the club for "neglect", "lack of respect" and failing to provide them with the "basic necessities" required to compete.

Solihull Parkinson’s group joins Arsenal walking footballers at Emirates Stadium

Participants from Parkinson’s UK’s Solihull branch were recently invited to join walking footballers from Arsenal in the Community for a friendly training session. 

Somerset overcome Essex to finally win Vitality T20 Blast

Somersets 14-runs victory in the Vitality Blast 2023 final, capped off a day of exciting, swashbuckling cricket that befitted the tournament – at large – and the final itself – in particular - as Essex pushed them hard in a game that was full of thrills, spills, tension and first-class cricket, at the Edgbaston Stadium, in Birmingham.

Son of boxing legend, Chris Eubank, Sebastian, found dead in Dubai

Boxer Chris Eubank's son Sebastian has died days before his 30th birthday, his father's representatives have said.

Sebastian had followed his father's footsteps and become a professional boxer. The British middleweight Eubank Snr said he and his family were "devastated" to hear of his son's death in Dubai, where he lived.

And Chris Eubank Jnr tweeted: "Sorry I wasn't there to watch your back like a big brother's supposed to." Sebastian, the third-eldest of Eubank Snr's children, leaves behind his wife Salma and son Raheem who was born a month ago, Eubank Snr said.

It was reported that Sebastian had been found dead on the beach after drowning. In a statement, Eubank Snr, who held the WBO middleweight and super-middleweight titles between 1990 and 1995, said: "Sebastian grew up in Hove in England but in the last few years made his life in Dubai where he had a wide circle of friends and was a leader in the adoption of a healthy lifestyle and of alternative therapies.

"As well as being a personal trainer and professional boxer, Sebastian was also a deep thinker who liked to challenge accepted wisdom. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be forever in the thoughts of friends and family. As a family we now kindly ask to be given space and privacy to celebrate his life and remember the son, the brother, the husband, the friend."

Sebastian's mother Karron Meadows said: "Our whole family is grieving at the huge loss of our son and brother, Sebastian." And in a series of emotional tweets, Sebastian's brother, Eubank Jnr, wrote: "I haven't cried since I was 12 years old… yesterday I cried the whole day.

"Can't believe you're really gone man but you'll always be in my heart, mind and spirit." He added Sebastian would live on "through your beautiful new born son and I will treat him like my own".

Former world boxing champion Joe Calzaghe and the YouTuber and boxer KSI were among those to pay tribute to Sebastian. "Really Saddened to hear the news of the passing of Seb Eubank,” Calzaghe said.

“Thoughts and Prayers to Chris and family." Sebastian's promoters and agents, Kalle and Nisse Sauerland, described him as a "true gentleman and a sincere human being". Promoter Eddie Hearn added: "So saddened by the news of the passing of Seb Eubank. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends."

Son of Shaq to play basketball at an HBCU

Shaqir O’Neal, the youngest son of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, has announced that he will be attending Texas Southern University (TSU) – an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in Houston, Texas. By doing so, he joins Master P’s son, Hercy Miller, and the sons of Deion Sanders who have also committed to supporting HBCUs instead of other colleges and universities.

During a recent interview, he commented: “I just wanted to change the narrative of culture and do something new.

“A lot of people are going to follow me. You can expect a lot of buckets. I’m trying to get to the NBA.” Shaqir also says that he is following the lead of his brother, Shareef, who also plays basketball for Louisiana State University, an HBCU located in Baton Rouge.

Texas Southern University possesses an impressive array of more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs and concentrations, a diverse faculty, 80-plus student organizations, and an extensive alumni network comprised of educators, entrepreneurs, public servants, lawyers, pilots, artists, and more, many of whom are change agents on the local, national and international stage.

The university say they are extremely happy to welcome Shaqir to the basketball team and to the campus.

Sophie McKinna to captain the British team at the World Indoors

Sophie McKinna has been chosen as team captain for Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the World Athletics Indoor Championships which will take place in Belgrade, Serbia today, until Sunday March 20.

The Great Yarmouth shot putter has been an ever-present member of senior British teams in recent years.

South Africa coach Ellis hails 2023 as 'the year of women in sport'

South Africa coach Desiree Ellis has hailed 2023 as a "fantastic year for women's sport" following a significant 12 months in cricket, netball and football for her nation.

South Africa end long trophy wait with World Test win

South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final to end their long wait for a major global title.

South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia to co-host 2027 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the 2027 men's Cricket World Cup will be hosted in Africa.

South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will co-host the 50-over tournament, which is held every four years. It will be the first time since 2003 that the event will be held on the continent, after venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya were used 18 years ago.

South African legend says netballers should have same backing as Rugby World Cup heroes

Netball legend Bongi Msomi says South Africa could have challenged for two World Cup trophies in 2023 if her team had been treated in the same way as the country's male rugby players.

Southgate ranks as the fifth ‘sexiest’ Euro manager 2024

With excitement mounting for the UEFA Euros 2024, all eyes are fixed on the teams and their managers, with search volume for "Gareth Southgate" soaring by 900% in March.

Spain and England ready to bring much-needed thrills to Euro 2024

England and Spain face off in today's Euro 2024 final after taking very different routes to Berlin in a tournament that has at times lacked for thrills.

Spain and Portugal prepare to welcome influx of winter golfers

The relaxation of travel restrictions means that golfers looking to enjoy a round under the winter sun can now head overseas much more easily. Both Spain and Portugal are popular destinations with golfers thanks to their easy access from the UK, pristine courses and inviting weather with both Iberian nations looking forward to an influx of golfers over the next couple of months.

Spain reign supreme again as England fall short… again!

Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored four minutes from time to give Spain a deserved 2-1 Euro 2024 final victory over England with a record fourth European crown, as Gareth Southgate's team lost in their second successive final and a second victory for the country yesterday.