Gallery: Weekend In Sport
It was another weekend of high drama in the Premier League as Tottenham earned a hard-fought draw with Manchester City, Kevin Sinfield’s fundraising efforts for MND surpassed £300,000, and in the snooker, Ronnie O’Sullivan became the oldest ever UK champion.
Erling Haaland argues with referee Simon Hooper after a controversial decision late in Manchester City’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Tottenham on Sunday 3rd December.
Earlier in the week, the club’s charity, City in the Community, announced Nissan as its first official equality, diversity, and inclusion partner.
Kevin Sinfield arrives in Birmingham – passing Villa Park, St Andrews, Edgbaston and Alexander Stadium – as part of his 7 in 7 ultramarathon challenge.
To date, former rugby league great has raised more than £8m for charities since ex-Leeds teammate Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019.
Marcus Smith evades the tackle of Nick Schonert to set up Danny Care for Harlequins’ second try against Sale Shark on Friday 1st December.
In October, the west London club agreed a new partnership with Conrad Energy, which includes Conrad Energy branding on the team’s playing shirts and throughout the Twickenham Stoop, in addition to a range of key initiatives which support the club’s commitment to driving sustainable energy growth.
England’s Lauren James is challenged by Victoria Pelova of the Netherlands during their UEFA Women’s Nations League at Wembley Stadium on 1st December.
The Lionesses would go on to win the game 3 – 2 after a extra time winner from Ella Toone.
Last week, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Football Association (FA) announced the Lionesses Futures Fund, a £30m fund for grassroots football in England set to provide 30 new 3G pitches and facilities prioritising women’s and girls’ teams across England.
Ronnie O’Sullivan defeated Ding Junhui in the final of the UK Championship as he claimed a record-extending eighth title in York. In doing so, the 47-year-old collected £250,000 prize money.
In October, SIG caught up with WST Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Tom Rowell, ahead of the Wuhan Open 2023.
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