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Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
British crew blaze ahead as Portsmouth crowd roars in SailGP opener
Find out what's new on ST website and app. PORTSMOUTH, England - Emirates GBR skipper Dylan Fletcher delivered a masterclass in speed and consistency on Saturday to send his team to the top of the SailGP leaderboard after a commanding opening day on England's south coast. Fletcher's crew won the first Portsmouth race and then never let up, collecting second, third and second place in the remaining heats. By the end of the day, they had 36 points, comfortably ahead of Switzerland and Australia. 'We've had some tough events, so to be here and have a good Saturday, especially in front of a home crowd, is amazing,' said Fletcher. 'I'm really happy and proud of the team. But we know there's still a big job to do tomorrow.' Despite a long list of podiums around the world, Britain have never won a SailGP event on home waters, a record Fletcher and his crew are desperate to break in Sunday's finale. Fletcher is no stranger to big moments. Olympic gold in Tokyo, world title in 2017 and a seat at the helm of the INEOS Britannia America's Cup campaign—his sailing CV stands out in any crowd. He's been racing double-handed boats since his teens and has never looked back. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Mindef, SAF units among those dealing with attack on S'pore's critical information infrastructure Asia How China's growing cyber-hacking capabilities have raised alarm around the world Asia At least 34 killed as tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam's Halong Bay Singapore 1 dead, 1 injured after dispute between neighbours at Yishun HDB block Singapore Vessels from Navy, SCDF and MPA to debut at Marina Bay in NDP maritime display Asia Autogate glitch at Malaysia's major checkpoints causes chaos for S'porean and foreign travellers Asia SIA, Scoot, Cathay Pacific cancel flights as typhoon nears Hong Kong Singapore A deadly cocktail: Easy access, lax attitudes driving Kpod scourge in S'pore The Portsmouth grandstand was packed as spectators enjoyed clear skies and unpredictable conditions, with shifting winds and coastal obstacles keeping teams on their toes. France, meanwhile, saw their hopes dashed before racing began, forced to withdraw after a wing incident in training. All athletes were reported safe, but the setback is another blow for Quentin Delapierre's team, who were just starting to find form after missing the early rounds. At the season's halfway mark, Spain lead the overall SailGP standings, followed by Australia and New Zealand. Emirates GBR are fourth overall. The action continues on Sunday, with Fletcher's crew hoping to finally turn home advantage into a long-awaited British SailGP win. SailGP is a high-speed, global sailing league where national teams race identical, cutting-edge F50 foiling catamarans at speeds approaching 100kph. REUTERS
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ineos seeks early end to Spurs sponsorship
Ineos is in talks with Tottenham about an early exit from its sponsorship deal with the club. The British petrochemical firm, which co-owns Manchester United, became one of Spurs' official partners in 2020 as the club's hand sanitiser supplier during the Covid-19 pandemic. The company also announced a multi-year deal to become Tottenham's official 4x4 vehicle partner in December 2022. However, according to well-placed sources there is an option to terminate the contract at the end of this season and discussions - described as "amicable" - are under way. The partnership pre-dates Ineos' $1.6bn (£1.25bn) purchase of a 27.7% stake in Manchester United in February 2024. Ineos and Tottenham have both declined to comment. Earlier this month, BBC Sport reported that United's co-owner and Ineos chair, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is considering further redundancies at Old Trafford. Ineos had already made cuts at United, including 250 staff redundancies, removing Sir Alex Ferguson's status as a paid ambassador, and ending the policy of free travel for staff to attend finals. The news comes a week after it emerged that Ineos had walked away early from its sponsorship deal of New Zealand Rugby (NZR). Ineos blamed "cost-saving measures" across its business for a move that has led to legal action from the governing body. Last month, Ineos parted ways with four-time Olympic champion Ben Ainslie, having backed the Britannia America's Cup sailing team since 2018. Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Get Tottenham news sent straight to your phone
BBC News
19-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Ineos seeks early end to Spurs sponsorship
Ineos is in talks with Tottenham about an early exit from its sponsorship deal with the British petrochemical firm, which co-owns Manchester United, became one of Spurs' official partners in 2020 as the club's hand sanitiser supplier during the Covid-19 company also announced a multi-year deal to become Tottenham's official 4x4 vehicle partner in December according to well-placed sources there is an option to terminate the contract at the end of this season and discussions - described as "amicable" - are under partnership pre-dates Ineos' $1.6bn (£1.25bn) purchase of a 27.7% stake in Manchester United in February and Tottenham have both declined to comment. Earlier this month, BBC Sport reported that United's co-owner and Ineos chair, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is considering further redundancies at Old had already made cuts at United, including 250 staff redundancies, removing Sir Alex Ferguson's status as a paid ambassador, and ending the policy of free travel for staff to attend news comes a week after it emerged that Ineos had walked away early from its sponsorship deal of New Zealand Rugby (NZR).Ineos blamed "cost-saving measures" across its business for a move that has led to legal action from the governing month, Ineos parted ways with four-time Olympic champion Ben Ainslie, having backed the Britannia America's Cup sailing team since 2018.
