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BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Island Games: 'I've visited over 5000 football grounds around the world'
Steve Broughton is a high scorer in what is known as "groundhopping" - a hobby which involves attending football matches at different stadiums far and has notched up an impressive tally during his decades-long pastime, attending games at more than 5,000 football grounds around the world. This week he is in Orkney with his partner, Joanne Sheppard, to tick off even more grounds during the 2025 International Island Games. "I just generally collect football grounds by watching a game on each one," Steve says. "I've been doing it for about 35 years and over that time, I've gone to about 5,250 grounds." Steve grew up in London, but was born in Leicester. He now lives in Manchester with first game was England v Holland at Wembley Stadium when he was just 14- years-old and he has retained an interest in international year alone he has been to five matches in Serbia, including a couple in the country's top tier Super does go abroad to watch games, but not as often. He's aiming to see at least one match in every country that's in UEFA. He currently has 10 left to visit. Outside Europe, he's been to games in South Africa, USA and Canada. "I used to go and watch the local non-league team where I grew up and when I moved away to college, I started going to different matches," he said."I found it more interesting going to different games each week, rather than supporting a club."The 56-year-old runs a blog called 'Steve B The Groundhopper', where he writes a brief report on each of the matches he this year's Island Games - which has returned to Scotland for the first time since 2005 - has provided an ideal opportunity to increase his tally. Ten of the 24 islands in the games are competing in the football which is being hosted by schools and community centres across has previously been to the island games in the Isle of Wight in 1993. "The way the tournament works is there's seven grounds being used. Two of them, I have been to before, the other five I haven't," said Steve. "Over the course of three days, I can tick off all five while also enjoying the sights and sunshine, making a holiday out of it."As a form of football tourism, he says it's a pastime that combines a love of the beautiful game with the joys of travel and exploring. "I go all over," he said. "I certainly remember going to Eriskay in the Western Isles which I think is quite famously an unusual ground in a fantastic setting. "Places like that are based in community. When the football's on, the whole community comes out in support to watch the game." Joanne says she is a football fan too and enjoys the trips to see new places."I am a football fan but I'm not a groundhopper," she said. "I don't go to every game, I certainly haven't been to 5,250 grounds."What I like about it is that I get to come along and see loads of different places. I mean, who wouldn't want to come to Orkney in this weather?"
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Lowest totals in test cricket history
26 New Zealand vs. England, Auckland, 1955 27 West Indies vs. Australia, Kingston, 2025 30 South Africa vs. England, Gqeberha, 1896 30 South Africa vs. England, Birmingham, 1924 35 South Africa vs. England, Cape Town, 1899 36 South Africa vs. Australia, Melbourne, 1932 36 Australia vs. England, Birmingham, 1902 36 India vs. Australia, Adelaide, 2020
BreakingNews.ie
5 days ago
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
Wimbledon's memorable matches: Raducanu's thriller and Dimitrov's heartbreak
A thrilling Wimbledon fortnight came to an end with title wins for Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek. Here, we look back on five memorable matches from SW19. Advertisement Third round – Aryna Sabalenka beat Emma Raducanu 7-6 (6) 6-4 Emma Raducanu, right, ran the top seed close (Adam Davy/PA) Late-night drama under the roof on Centre Court has been in short supply since Andy Murray limped off into the sunset, but Raducanu reminded the tennis world what a special talent she is before a narrow loss to world number one Sabalenka. The 22-year-old played some electrifying tennis but was unable to apply the finishing touches, eventually going down in two tight sets after exactly two hours. The first set alone took 74 minutes, with Raducanu saving seven set points and creating one of her own, while she led 4-1 in the second before Sabalenka recovered. Fourth round – Jannik Sinner beat Grigor Dimitrov 3-6 5-7 2-2 ret Jannik Sinner, left, checks on the injured Grigor Dimitrov (Jordan Pettitt/PA) A sliding doors moment as Dimitrov suffered Wimbledon heartbreak when he was on the verge of knocking out the world number one and eventual champion. Advertisement The 34-year-old Bulgarian had won the first two sets and was playing some inspired tennis when, at 2-2 in the third, he clutched his chest after serving an ace. Sinner rushed around the net to check on his opponent as he sat, in some distress, on the court with a pectoral injury which forced him to retire, handing the Italian a major reprieve. Fourth round – Amanda Anisimova beat Linda Noskova 6-2 5-7 6-4 Back in the #Wimbledon quarter-finals 💪 Amanda Anisimova defeats Linda Noskova 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 6, 2025 A tense third-set shoot-out between two players in form on the grass had spectators on Court One on the edge of their seats. Noskova broke first but Anisimova responded almost straight away and an ace for 2-3 proved the turning point for the American, who then reeled off 10 straight points to break and hold to love. Advertisement Anisimova, the eventual runner-up, received a warning for racket abuse as her opponent drew level but then forced two match points on the Czech's serve and took the second, leaving Noskova throwing her racket in frustration after a high-quality two-hour battle. Fourth round – Cameron Norrie beat Nicolas Jarry 6-3 7-6 (4) 6-7 (7) 6-7 (5) 6-3 There was considerable beef between Cameron Norrie, left, and Nicolas Jarry Norrie battled through to the quarter-finals to become the last Briton standing in singles after a five-set marathon low on quality but high on aggro. Chilean hot head Jarry was enraged at how long Norrie – who had a match point in the third set – was taking between first and second serve, pleading with the umpire 'He does it always. Do I have to suck it up?' He made his feelings even clearer after the four-and-a-half-hour contest as the pair had a heated exchange of views beneath the umpire's chair. Advertisement Final – Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 Sinner celebrates a first Wimbledon title (John Walton/PA) After Anisimova's no-show in the women's final, Wimbledon needed something special from the men, and they delivered. Sinner and Alcaraz showed why they are one and two in the world with some fabulous rallies and outrageous shot-making. Alcaraz took the opening set with a stunning backhand winner on the stretch, but Sinner's level was more consistent throughout as the Italian got revenge for his defeat to his great rival in the French Open final last month.
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5 days ago
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The Independent
5 days ago
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- The Independent
Wimbledon's memorable matches: Raducanu's thriller and Dimitrov's heartbreak
A thrilling Wimbledon fortnight came to an end with title wins for Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek. Here, the PA news agency looks back on five memorable matches from SW19. Third round – Aryna Sabalenka beat Emma Raducanu 7-6 (6) 6-4 Late-night drama under the roof on Centre Court has been in short supply since Andy Murray limped off into the sunset, but Raducanu reminded the tennis world what a special talent she is before a narrow loss to world number one Sabalenka. The 22-year-old played some electrifying tennis but was unable to apply the finishing touches, eventually going down in two tight sets after exactly two hours. The first set alone took 74 minutes, with Raducanu saving seven set points and creating one of her own, while she led 4-1 in the second before Sabalenka recovered. Fourth round – Jannik Sinner beat Grigor Dimitrov 3-6 5-7 2-2 ret A sliding doors moment as Dimitrov suffered Wimbledon heartbreak when he was on the verge of knocking out the world number one and eventual champion. The 34-year-old Bulgarian had won the first two sets and was playing some inspired tennis when, at 2-2 in the third, he clutched his chest after serving an ace. Sinner rushed around the net to check on his opponent as he sat, in some distress, on the court with a pectoral injury which forced him to retire, handing the Italian a major reprieve. Fourth round – Amanda Anisimova beat Linda Noskova 6-2 5-7 6-4 A tense third-set shoot-out between two players in form on the grass had spectators on Court One on the edge of their seats. Noskova broke first but Anisimova responded almost straight away and an ace for 2-3 proved the turning point for the American, who then reeled off 10 straight points to break and hold to love. Anisimova, the eventual runner-up, received a warning for racket abuse as her opponent drew level but then forced two match points on the Czech's serve and took the second, leaving Noskova throwing her racket in frustration after a high-quality two-hour battle. Fourth round – Cameron Norrie beat Nicolas Jarry 6-3 7-6 (4) 6-7 (7) 6-7 (5) 6-3 Norrie battled through to the quarter-finals to become the last Briton standing in singles after a five-set marathon low on quality but high on aggro. Chilean hot head Jarry was enraged at how long Norrie – who had a match point in the third set – was taking between first and second serve, pleading with the umpire 'He does it always. Do I have to suck it up?' He made his feelings even clearer after the four-and-a-half-hour contest as the pair had a heated exchange of views beneath the umpire's chair. Final – Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 After Anisimova's no-show in the women's final, Wimbledon needed something special from the men, and they delivered. Sinner and Alcaraz showed why they are one and two in the world with some fabulous rallies and outrageous shot-making. Alcaraz took the opening set with a stunning backhand winner on the stretch, but Sinner's level was more consistent throughout as the Italian got revenge for his defeat to his great rival in the French Open final last month.
