Billy Vigar: Former Arsenal striker dies aged 21 after suffering ‘significant brain injury’ playing for Chichester City | Football News

Former Arsenal striker Billy Vigar has died aged 21 after suffering a ‘significant brain injury’ while playing for Chichester City. Vigar was put into an induced coma after being injured…

Dickie Bird: Legendary cricket umpire dies aged 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club announces | Cricket News

Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird has died aged 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club has announced. Harold Dennis ‘Dickie’ Bird MBE OBE became one of the most famous umpires in cricket,…

Wootton Bassett: Stallion giant aged 17 dies in shock news announced by Coolmore Australia | Racing News

Superstar stallion Wootton Bassett has died at the age of 17, Coolmore Australia have announced. He was unbeaten as a two-year-old for Richard Fahey, concluding his juvenile campaign by landing…

Matt Beard: Former Liverpool Women manager dies aged 47 | Football News

Former Liverpool Women manager Matt Beard has died aged 47.  Beard managed Liverpool between 2012 to 2015 and again from 2021 to 2025. He also had spells at Chelsea Women,…

Joe Bugner: Former world heavyweight title opponent for Muhammad Ali dies aged 75 | Boxing News

Former British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Joe Bugner has died aged 75. Bugner twice shared the ring with Muhammad Ali, losing both fights on points, and traded punches with…

Geoff Lewis: Derby-winning rider of Mill Reef dies aged 89 | Racing News

Geoff Lewis, rider of the great Mill Reef and later a key figure on the Epsom training scene, has died at the age of 89. The Welshman was aboard the…

Bill Turner: Six-time Brocklesby Stakes-winning trainer dies aged 78 | Racing News

Trainer Bill Turner has died aged 78 following a serious accident earlier this week. Turner, who was based in Sigwells in Somerset, was a former jockey and as a trainer…

US Open: Venus Williams handed wild card aged 45 – oldest singles entrant at Flushing Meadows since 1981 | Tennis News

Venus Williams will make her return to Grand Slam tennis at the US Open after a two-year absence, receiving a wild card into the women’s singles aged 45.  The seven-time Grand…

Ricky Hatton coming out of boxing retirement aged 47 for December fight against Eisa Al Dah in Dubai | Boxing News

Former world champion Ricky Hatton says he is coming out of retirement for a December bout in Dubai 13 years on from his last professional boxing match. The legendary Manchester…

Wayne Larkins: Former England and Northamptonshire batter dies aged 71 | Cricket News

Former England and Northamptonshire batter Wayne Larkins has died at the age of 71 after a short illness. Larkins, popularly known as Ned, represented England in 13 Tests and 25…