Football
The Female Referees Who Made History
From Wendy Toms to Rebecca Welch — the timeline of the women who broke into football refereeing, and the barriers each one broke down.
8 July 2026
From Wendy Toms to Rebecca Welch — the timeline of the women who broke into football refereeing, and the barriers each one broke down.
What a time for women’s sport on TV. And you don’t need any premium subscriptions to watch either. Here’s a guide to all the women’s sport available on free to air channels in the UK between now and the end of 2026.
So, you can run a pretty decent 10km time but your Sunday football games are wiping you out? Does it sound familiar? Just what’s going on under the hood here and what do we do about it? Well, ultimately, football is less about steady pace distance running and more about intermittent sprinting. Here’s how to train it.
I took on the first of three Mighty Hikes I’ll be doing this summer up in the Lake District over the weekend. Here’s the route, how it went and my thoughts on my first MacMillan Mighty Hike.
Love a bit of scrambling? I do! Maybe it’s the fresh air and adrenaline combination. Maybe it’s the views. Whatever the reason, I am hooked on scrambling.
Here’s my take on the UK’s 9 best Grade 1 or 2 scrambles (covering England, Scotland and Wales).
Training for mountain hikes… how do you go about it? I’ve just completed Toubkal and am currently training for the Welsh 3000s. I’m a regular hiker and scrambler so have a degree of “hill fitness” already, but am under no illusion that the Welsh 3000s will be a ludicrous day and phenomenal test of fitness over 24 hours. I’m in the fortunate position to have a personal trainer who has helped me plan my training and continues to help me improve my fitness for the mountains. So with a bit of help from him, here’s our guide to training for a big mountain hike.
There is a very specific, hollow sound that haunts every hiker’s dreams. It’s that rhythmic slurp-gurgle coming from your backpack when your hydration bladder is
What a wonderful 2 day hike to the 4,167m summit of Mount Toubkal. I booked a 2 day Trek with Call to Adventure and in this post, I’m running through all the details, costs and how the hike actually went. Let’s dive in!
Big tournaments always bring something special. Every World Cup, a few young players step into the spotlight and surprise everyone. Some arrive as prospects and
I’m not going to lie. I do love a bit of a beach holiday. But I am simply not someone who can lie there for
Fancy some big Grand Slam days over summer 2026? Here’s a quick guide to getting the most of Britain’s best Grand Slam Events.
Forget HIIT. Small sided football formats offer a high intensity workout coupled with the social benefits of a team sport. Here’s why 5 a side should be your new HIIT routine.
Sport is not just about the scoreline. Whether you jog around the block, join five-a-side after work or follow a weekly yoga class, moving your
Fancy a bit of a hiking challenge in 2026? Want to raise some vital funds for charity while you do it? Prefer hiking as part of an organised event? Then here are some of the key charity hiking challenges taking place in the UK over the course of 2026.
Alphin Pike is by no means the biggest hill in the Peak District. But this is the biggest hill near me. Forget size though. It’s the views that really make this one worth the hike.
For decades, sporting collectibles have been physical things you could hold. A ticket stub tucked in a drawer, a match-worn shirt framed on a wall,
10 Interesting Facts About Arsenal (Plus Records, Legends & Premier League History)
Ditch the treadmill. Discover 5 weird and wonderful sports exploding in the UK this year, from Octopush to Padel. Can’t decide? Use our free Sport Generator tool.
My 5 year old is autistic. Amongst the many things he loves, being outdoors is probably the one he loves most. And this works incredibly well for me personally as I love it too. But the more I learn in my bid to help Liam thrive, the more I am led to believe that there really is a pinch of magic in being outside for autistic children in particular.
The benefits of team sports for children go further than you might think. Let’s dive in and take a look at some of them.
Sports history is filled with magical moments. Times when the impossible became possible, like when Leicester City were 5000-1 to win the Premier League in
In the UK, we’re immensely proud of our sporting culture. The Three Lions have become a powerhouse in world football again. Our football pyramid is
Egypt’s 3-0 win over Djibouti in in October secured their place at the 2026 World Cup. The Pharaohs put the disappointment of failing to qualify
Every summer transfer window brings a lot of excitement to the EPL, and the one behind us was exceptionally eventful. From the current champions Liverpool
Knowing what to buy for the hiker in your life who seems to have everything already is no mean feat. But we’ve got you covered with 21 hiking gift ideas in 4 budget ranges – under £10, under £20, under £50 and big budget indulgence!
Microspikes and crampons – what are the differences? And more to the point, which ones do you actually need if you’re planning to head out hiking this winter?
Discover our breakdown of the top 10 highest-paid NBA players in world history. See where they play, how their lifetime earnings stack up, and why the numbers keep rising.
Airsoft draws in players for different reasons. For some, it’s the energy of the game. For others, it’s the challenge of strategy. What sets successful
Mountain tourism is one of the most popular forms of active recreation, attracting thousands of people every year. For many, hiking is not only a
To be the best you can be in any sport, you need practice. While we all know this in theory, actually getting the amount of
Traditionalists may not like it! But personally, I don’t like to risk being stuck on a hill or mountain with a dead phone or head torch battery. So I like to carry a portable charging device (or 2, or 3) with me. Here are the best portable charging banks for hiking that I’ve used. (And I’ve used a lot, by the way).
We don’t post loads on social (shock, horror, we know). But we will try harder… promise!