by Aiman Khalid | Jun 1, 2025 | Groundwork
Long before the first ball of a cricket match, groundskeepers already have an impact on the outcome. Every inch of grass and millilitre of moisture in a wicket matters, but their craft is being tested like never before by climate change. A bowler stands at the top of...
by Zack Hughes | May 31, 2025 | Groundwork
Sidelines explores how some of sport’s little-known avian art – falconry – helps get sports venues ready for action.High above the pitch, before a single whistle blows or a seat is filled, the real warm-up act begins. A hawk slices through the early...
by Angel Sang | May 29, 2025 | Groundwork, Top Story, Wimbledon
Every summer, the world tunes in to watch serves, sweat, and strawberries at Wimbledon. But beyond the highly anticipated matches and tennis stars, there’s a hidden workforce of young people making it all run smoothly. For most people, being a spectator at...
by Amelia Cox | May 27, 2025 | Groundwork
Sport brings joy to millions and build unforgettable memories, so when tragedy strikes, it shatters entire communities. Sidelines looks into how organisers work to keep fans safe. These disasters have significantly impacted the safety and regulations in...
by James Morgan-Wynne | May 27, 2025 | Groundwork, Top Story
In 2018 Saudi Arabia entered the global sporting spotlight, spending billions to bring top competitions to their homeland. Sidelines looks at the events, how it is all possible and the reaction from around the world. The first-ever Formula E race in Diriyah, 2018, was...
by Cerys Jones | May 26, 2025 | Groundwork, Top Story
You can often get an idea of the level of football about to be played on a pitch before a single ball is kicked. When there are haphazard tufts of grass and rabbit holes offering extra hazards, a net hastily strung to a crossbar with some fraying twine, or someone’s...
