by Maggie Porter | May 22, 2026 | Long Reads, News, Research, Sport
The University of Sheffield researchers found that in the 2022 World Cup betting on online sites and apps was up 24% during matches that featured advertisements for these sites compared to the ones that didn’t. This has raised concerns ahead of the 2026 World...
by Robin Lee | May 22, 2026 | Charity, News, Sport, Uncategorised
A Rotherham-based grassroots snooker academy has provided a safe space and a community for many players across South Yorkshire. Local snooker player Lee Hague set up Snooker4all in order to assist others and promote snooker as a powerful form of therapy as well as a...
by Sophia Boothby | May 22, 2026 | News, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead
Tennis courts in a South Yorkshire mining town are getting their first upgrade in more than 30 years. The courts in Mexborough, which were used by miners in the 1920s, are going to be restored for the first time since 1990. Residents and users are thrilled that the...
by Oliver Justice | May 21, 2026 | Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised
Rotherham United have confirmed the appointment of ex-England and Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren as Head of Football following their relegation into League Two. Steve McClaren has been out of work since he left his role as manager of Jamaica in November 2025....
by Brodie Young | May 21, 2026 | Community, News, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1
A free health and wellbeing event at the Pavilion, Bramall Lane was opened to the public for the first time on Wednesday, offering healthcare advice and support to people across Sheffield. The event, which ran from 10 am to 3 pm on Wednesday, brought together...
by John Sadler | May 15, 2026 | News, Sport, Uncategorised
Sheffield Wednesday have today released the prices of their season tickets for the 26/27 season. Adult season ticket prices are down from 10% compared to last season, with a ticket in the Kop stand dropping from £460 to £415. A statement from the club’s official...
