Posts by Rocket Yard Sports

In 2024, Bryson DeChambeau has become one of golf’s most dynamic figures, extending his influence beyond the greens to the digital world. His YouTube channel and social media presence has transformed him into an entertainer who redefines golf’s traditional image. DeChambeau’s YouTube channel has gained significant traction, blending golf content with a touch of humour…

Despite being the first gender-equal Games, female athletes were covered in only 43% of Paris 2024 news coverage. Female Olympians featured in fewer Paris 2024-focused news articles but generated greater social engagement than their male counterparts, according to a study by research and content agency Redtorch. Confirmed: Context: Paris 2024 was the first gender-equal Olympic Games…

Betting company to stream up to 90 games of the women’s ice hockey league on its app. The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has announced a new partnership with FanDuel in time for its second season. Contract: Context: The partnership will allow PWHL fans to both watch games and simultaneously make bets on teams and…

Sergio Perez has come under increasing pressure regarding to keep his seat at Red Bull for 2025; Perez did not want to discuss his contract situation in Qatar; watch every session from the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sky Sports F1 Red Bull have hinted Sergio Perez is set to lose his seat after this…

The sports world is no stranger to disruption, but few developments in recent memory carry the seismic potential of Unrivaled, a newly established 3×3 women’s basketball league. With its promise of equitable pay, innovative league structures, and high-profile sponsorships, Unrivaled is poised to redefine the landscape of women’s sports. At the heart of its proposition…

Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul took home a record $4m (£3.2m) after her victory in Florida, edging out Angel Yin with a strong finish; World No 1 Nelly Korda finished in a tie for fifth on 15 under, while England’s Charley Hull carded a closing 72 to finish tied 16th Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul produced a brilliant finish…

English top-flight soccer clubs voted 16 in favour and four against associated party transaction changes. Premier League clubs have voted to amend sponsorship rules despite calls from champions Manchester City for a delay. City challenged the league’s associated party transaction (APT) rules, which assess whether deals between clubs and entities linked to their ownership represent…

MLS franchise joins fellow CFG club Manchester City in having home ground sponsored by UAE airline. Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise New York City FC (NYCFC) have announced a naming rights deal for their new stadium with United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier and longstanding partner Etihad Airways. Confirmed: Context: NYCFC struck an agreement to build a…

Rafael Nadal, one of the most iconic figures in tennis history, has announced his retirement from professional tennis during the 2024 Davis Cup, marking the end of a career that has defined an era in the sport. With his retirement, tennis bids farewell to a player who redefined what it means to be relentless, resilient,…

Nine LIV Golf players have taken up membership on the DP World Tour for 2025 – including former Sergio Garcia, who has been given a route back into the Ryder Cup. The list of new members also includes Tyrrell Hatton, Jon Rahm, Adrian Meronk, Dean Burmester, Joaquin Niemann, Thomas Pieters, Patrick Reed and Lucas Herbert.…