Local boxer, Lewis Taylor is in action on the 21st of November in Rotherham. He will defend his title against Jez Wilson at Magna. Sheffield Live spoke to him at the English Institute of Sport today, about his preparation for the fight.
Local boxer, Lewis Taylor is in action on the 21st of November in Rotherham. He will defend his title against Jez Wilson at Magna. Sheffield Live spoke to him at the English Institute of Sport today, about his preparation for the fight.
A new star was unveiled earlier today on the walk of fame outside the Town Hall. A world champion mountain biker Steve Peat joined the likes of Jessica Ennis, Sean Bean and many others on the city’s ‘Hollywood Boulevard-style’ attraction. I went along to interview the Sheffield athlete and the Mayor of Sheffield. Here’s what they had to say.
Neil Redfearn was officially announced as Rotherham United manager today, he joins the club on a 2 and a half year deal. He replaces Steve Evans, who left Rotherham last month after more than three years in charge. Redfearn’s first game as Millers boss will be the trip to fellow strugglers Brentford on Saturday the 17th of October. Well at his unveiling he talked about joining the club, what he wants to achieve this season, his current playing squad and also about previous manager Steve Evans..please note there is flash photography in the video
The European Championships, which are taking place in Denmark next week, will be the final major event before the 2016 Paralympic games, where athletes can directly qualify for Rio. Some of the athletes, including men’s class seven world champion Will Bayley, were training at the English Institute of Sport this week.
Thousands of runners came to Sheffield City Centre this morning to take part in the Great Yorkshire Run. The 10K race started on Arundel Gate, went out to Hillsborough and then finished back in the city centre. Most people were doing the race for charity, or for fun, but there were some athletes and celebrities, including actors from Emmerdale and World Cup referee, Howard Webb. British ten thousand meter track champion, Jonny Mellor, from Liverpool won the race in twenty nine minutes and twelve seconds. Lauren Howarth from Wigan was the first woman to cross the finish line, in thirty three minutes and forty nine seconds.
Carlos Carvalhal gave his weekly press conference ahead of their game against Burnley this Saturday, he spoke about the international break, the new formation and also his possible team selection for the game.
The Big Fun Run came to Rother Valley Country Park today. People could run, jog or walk the five kilometer route which went around the lake. The run was un-timed, so people could get around at their own leisure. Most people were raising money for charities such as MacMillan, Alzheimers Research UK and Cancer Research.
London 2012 silver medalist Will Bayley says he will take anybody on at table tennis at National Paralympic Day. He got his first table when he was diagnosed with cancer at the age of seven. He is aiming for gold in Rio next year.
Eight Sheffield cyclists are going to ride from Lands End to John O’ Groats to raise money for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The disorder affects mainly boys and is progressive muscle wasting disease that is life limiting. There is currently no known cure. They Sheffield riders will be part of a 32 strong team that is aiming to raise £70,000 during the 1,000 mile ride.
Ponds Forge is going through a major refurb. The new gym will open in the autumn but meanwhile a temporary facility with over 90 machines is still available at the venue.