by Amy Hamerslagh | Apr 28, 2025 | Groundwork
In Liverpool lies Goodison Park, a ground built by the fans. Carpenters, roofers and painters all gave their labour for free to build the home of Everton Football Club in 1892. Archibald Leitch created it, with embroidery of a cross-bead design which is an actual...
by Cerys Jones | Apr 16, 2025 | Groundwork, Top Story
After four decades as an iconic ref, ‘Voice of Darts’ Russ Bray has moved away from the stage. Now, he’s helping take darts to the world. If the name Russ Bray doesn’t ring a bell, his voice will. Those rasping, roaring ‘ONNNNNE HUUUUUUUNDRED AND...
by James Morgan-Wynne | Apr 16, 2025 | Groundwork
The life span of the modern athlete is full of ups and downs, but what happens when the whistle blows on their career? Sidelines spoke to Joe Davis about how he is revolutionising that transition. Ex-Professional footballer Joe Davis receives the ball mid-game, Photo...
by Gus Ballantine | Apr 16, 2025 | Groundwork, Top Story
When people think of boxing promoters, names like Eddie Hearn at Matchroom Boxing and Frank Warren at Queensberry Promotions dominate the spotlight. But outside the televised limelight, there are promoters building fighters from the ground up. Boxing promoters are the...
by Amelia Cox | Jan 8, 2025 | Groundwork
Before the skis can hit the slopes, it’s snow expert and meteorologist Luke Snow, who delivers the forecasts that determine whether the sport events can run. In the world of sport, few forces are as unpredictable and as powerful as the weather. While it’s...
