The tech developments children most want to see in sport include free-flying drones, performance-enhancing exoskeleton suits – and AI referees, a study has found. A poll of 1,000 kids, aged 10 to 16, found cameras in footballs, and underwater racing cars, also ranked highly. And while 85 percent already watch some form of sport, 25 percent would be likely to […]

Nottingham Panthers star Adam Johnson, 29, died after his neck was cut by an opponent’s skate blade in a game against Sheffield Steelers last month. South Yorkshire coroner Tanyka Rawden said the inquest will examine whether his death could have been prevented with protection. She wrote to the English Ice Hockey Association and Ice Hockey UK to ask them to […]

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport Thank you for subscribing! Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Cricket fans were left astonished when a 'bonkers' type of wicket was given for the first time in international history at the Cricket World Cup. Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews was controversially timed out against Bangladesh on Monday […]

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport Thank you for subscribing! Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Sports fans have claimed that Logan Paul 'saved Rey Mysterio's life' as the boxing star crossed over to WWE over the weekend. Paul, who is under contract with the proffesional wrestling company, was squaring off with the […]

More than a few vows are bound to be broken this month if 'golf girl' Grace Charis has anything to say about it. In a test of strength, people all over the world are participating in 'No Nut November' in an effort to bone up on their self-control. That means going the penultimate month of the year without sex or […]

Matthew Perry fell in love with the sport of pickleball and even played it shortly before his tragic death. It is the fastest growing sport in the United States and the Friends star was obssessed with it. Perry’s pickleball coach and close friend, Matt Nanasse, was one of the few people on record to have seen Perry before his sudden […]

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport Thank you for subscribing! Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters The fiancee of the tragic ice hockey star Adam Johnson has paid tribute to the 29-year-old, who was killed in a freak accident on the ice. The Nottingham Panthers forward tragically lost his life after an ice […]

Adam Johnson’s fiance has paid a touching tribute to her late partner after he was killed in a freak accident while playing for the Nottingham Panthers. Johnson, 29, suffered a cut to the neck during a Challenge Cup match against the Sheffield Steelers on Saturday and later died from his injuries. Paramedics rushed to Johnson’s aid after he was caught […]

Freddie Flintoff has been training a guide dog as he continues to recover from his horror Top Gear crash injuries. The retired England cricket hero is caring for the pooch as part of his rehab after suffering ‘life-altering’ facial wounds. He was spotted out walking the Labrador puppy near his £5.25million home in Hale, Manchester. Freddie, 45, looked relaxed as […]

Adam Johnson's girlfriend ran onto the ice and prayed for the stricken hockey star following his fatal accident, according to reports. The Nottingham Panthers forward, 29, suffered a freak injury during their clash with the Sheffield Steelers on Saturday (October 28) evening, with an opponent's skate slashing his neck. He tried to make it to the sidelines but collapsed with […]