Villa U18s clinch fifth FA youth Cup title with 3–1 victory over Man City

In a thrilling FA Youth Cup final held at Villa Park, Aston Villa's Under-18s emerged victorious over Manchester City with a 3–1 scoreline, securing the club's fifth title in the competition's history.

Villa v Blades the first as Premier League set to resume on June 17

The English Premier League is set to restart on June 17 with the games between Aston Villa and Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal the first two fixtures that will launch a deluge of games – subject to government approval.

As those two are games in hand that were still outstanding before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, a full round of fixtures would then follow during the weekend of June 19 to 21.

There are 92 matches still to be played with the first ones to take place bringing the number of games in the division equally up to scratch.

All of the matches will take place behind closed doors and will be broadcast live by Amazon Prime, BBC Sport BT Sport and Sky Sport.

It’s the first time since the inception of the Premier League in 1992 that the BBC will be showing live games.

Safety guidelines are yet to be issued by the government and decisions will remain subject to the continuing fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Richard Masters, the chief executive of the Premier League said: “The Premier League and our clubs are proud to have incredibly passionate and loyal supporters and it’s important to ensure that as many people as possible can watch the matches at home”.

He added that the resumption date would not be unreservedly confirmed “until we have met all of the safety requirements”.

Vincent urges International Series stars to follow his footsteps onto LIV Golf League

The International Series 2023 schedule draws to a thrilling conclusion, Iron Heads GC star Scott Vincent has urged his former colleagues on the Asian Tour to ‘stay in the moment’ and join him on the LIV Golf League.

Vincent’s leap to LIV Golf League highlights global gateway available to players on The International Series

The clear pathway onto the LIV Golf League from The International Series could not have been better emphasised than by Kieran Vincent claiming one of three golden tickets onto the 2024 roster, in a thrilling play-off which brought the curtain down on the LIV Golf Promotions event in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Vinicius Jr. determined to continue fighting beyond football

With Vinicius Jr, it remains clear to many of his supporters that it is only ever going to be a matter of when, not if.

VisitBritain research highlights football’s importance in boosting inbound tourism

New research from national tourism agency VisitBritain demonstrates the increasing importance of football in driving inbound tourism to the UK and in boosting visitor spending. Its ‘Football Tourism in the UK’ report published today shows that overseas visitors who went to a football match spent £1.4 billion across the UK in total during their trip in 2019, up 84% on the £742 million spent in 2011 when the research was last conducted.

Vitality Netball Superleague season to start at Birmingham's Resorts World Arena

The 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague season will start with the traditional 'Season Opener' double-header weekend, at Birmingham's Resorts World Arena.

England Netball has announced that the 2021 champions Loughborough Lightning will kick-start proceedings against London Pulse, before all 11 teams take their place on court across the course of a 10-game opening weekend – with fans due back in venues.

vivo becomes the official sponsor and the official smartphone of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

vivo, the global leading technology company, has been announced as the Official Smartphone and the only Official Sponsor in the smartphone industry of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM.

The company’s new foldable device the X Fold+, which was launched in mainland China in conjunction with FIFA’s 118th anniversary, is the first official foldable smartphone and it will appear in Qatar 2022 matches to provide support for the preparation and staging of the event.

VNSL to return to traditional home and away format for 2022 season

In order to ensure the 2021 campaign could be completed as safely as possible given the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vitality Netball Super League (VNSL) played out at two centralised venues (Production Park Studio 001 and the Copper Box Arena) thanks to funding from the government’s Winter Sport Survival Package. The majority of matches were played behind closed doors with spectators only permitted into the arenas from Rounds 17/18 onwards.

Volleyball Festival sees over 5,000 set Guinness World Record

The world's largest volleyball tournament, featuring over 5,000 players, was inaugurated at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar, in India, by the President of International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Dr. Ary S Graça.

Wales and British and Irish Lions legend, JPR Williams, dies

In a tragic few days for sport, it was also announced that Wales and British and Irish Lions rugby legend JPR Williams has died.

Wales Bonner and Adidas collaborate for new Jamaican Football Federation kit

Grace Wales Bonner is continuing her relationship with Adidas with a new collaboration. The British fashion designer and the sports giant revealed on Monday a collection with the Jamaican Football Federation, with Wales Bonner creating the football kits for the players.

The collection is the first under a four-year partnership between Adidas and the Jamaican Football Federation. Wales Bonner’s football kits include home, away and pre-match jerseys, as well as a reversible anthem jacket for the women’s team, known as Reggae Girlz, and the men’s team, known as Reggae Boyz. 

Wales ends 64-year World Cup wait with victory over Ukraine

Wales overcame another monumental effort from Ukraine to qualify for their first World Cup since 1958 on a night of high emotion and drama in Cardiff.

Having beaten Scotland in an emotionally draining semi-final four days earlier, the Ukrainians - with the backdrop of their country's war with Russia - were deeply impressive once again but fell just short in their attempt to reach only a second World Cup in their history.

Walking routes upgrade to support Commonwealth Games and city’s long-term legacy

A £1.6million package of improvements to key walking routes ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been confirmed by the council.

In total, the scheme covers seven projects that will enable spectators and visits move around the city with greater ease and safety – and the work will in turn offer a legacy to residents and future visitors in the years after the Games.

Wall-to-wall medals brings a close to a ‘Super’ Indoors in Apeldoorn

It was a Super Sunday for the Netherlands as orange turned to gold at a sensational closing evening at the Apeldoorn 2025 European Athletics Indoor Championships.

Wallace creates history following Nascar Cup Series win

Motorsport star Bubba Wallace became a history-maker after becoming the first Black driver to win a race in Nascar's premier series in 58 years. After taking his first Nascar Cup Series win at Talladega Superspeedway, he follows the feat of Wendell Scott who won the race in 1963.

When asked about his achievement, he said: "I never think about those things.

Walsall Soldier scoops Sportsman of the Year at Army Awards 

Lance Corporal Carnell Brown (28) from Walsall, serves in 1st Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment (1Yorks) as a personnel administrator and was honoured at a glittering gala dinner event held amidst the grandeur of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst’s Old College Dining Room. 

In front of an audience of the Army’s top performing athletes, team players, coaches and sports staff Carnell stepped forward to receive the Sportsman of the Year Award presented to him by Commandant Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Major General Zac Stenning OBE for his extraordinary contribution and commitment to boxing. 

Walsall welcomes riders in second stage of Women's Tour of Britain

Walsall, in the West Midlands, welcomed the AJ Bell Women’s Tour, the world’s leading international women’s cycle race, for the first time in 2021.

Stage two started at the Walsall Arboretum, the area’s famous Victorian Park, and culminate with a finish on Lichfield Street in the heart of the town and in the shadows of Walsall Town Hall.

Wanda Diamond League announces calendar and disciplines for 2025

After another record-breaking season came to a close in Brussels last month, fans and athletes can now begin their preparations for the next Wanda Diamond League campaign.

Wanda Diamond League releases disciplines for 2024

The Wanda Diamond League has released a detailed summary of which disciplines will be staged at which meetings during the 2024 season.