Tottenham executive director Donna-Maria Cullen has been bringing her dog to the club's training ground as they examine whether its presence improves mental health.
Meanwhile, only 12 members of the written press are expected to be allowed to travel Down Under for England's Ashes tour of Australia.
Christian Horner has also struck up an unlikely friendship with heavyweight champions Tyson Fury - messaging the Gypsy King ahead of his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder on Saturday night. Here's the latest insides from Sports Agenda...
Tottenham chief Donna-Maria Cullen has set tongues wagging by bringing her dogs to work
TONGUES WAGGING AT TOTTENHAM
Tottenham executive director Donna-Maria Cullen has set tongues wagging in the office by bringing her dog to work. On two occasions, Daniel Levy’s No 2 has been joined for half a day at Lilywhite House by the pet, described as ‘large and friendly’.
Some at Spurs’ offices have lapped up the dog’s arrival and have taken it for walks — although its presence has not gone down well with others, especially those with allergies.
Spurs say the move is part of a trial, with the club examining whether to allow staff to do the same in a bid to improve mental health. No final decision has been made.
Tottenham executive director Donna-Maria Cullen has set tongues wagging in the office by bringing her dog to work. The club are examining whether it improves mental health
PRESS OUTRAGE FOR THE ASHES
Only 12 members of the written press are expected to be given the green light to cover England’s Ashes tour, in a move that has been greeted with universal dismay.
Those involved were also advised to go through the laborious application process for one type of visa, before then being told they would have to apply for a different one.
The lucky dozen will have to find flights, which may prove the most challenging element. The BBC, who have the radio rights, are aiming to have their team in Australia for the duration.
Only 12 members of the written press are expected to be given the green light to cover England’s Ashes tour, in a move that has been greeted with universal dismay
PREMIER LEAGUE PUSH TO GET PLAYERS VACCINATED
The Premier League continue to seek ways to ensure their players have the Covid jab, given issues over low uptake.
It was interesting, then, to hear the ‘vast majority’ of the NFL stars from the New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons, who clashed in London on Sunday, are fully vaccinated.
THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS REMAIN FAVOURITES
The New England Patriots remain the UK’s favourite team, despite a fall from grace underlined when former quarterback Tom Brady returned to lead his injury-decimated Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory earlier this month.
The Patriots are still well ahead of the likes of the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants.
The New England Patriots remain the UK’s favourite team, despite a fall from grace underlined by Tom Brady ability to guide Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory earlier this month
NFL DEMAND REMAINS HIGH IN UK
Demand remains as high as ever for NFL tickets in the UK. Sunday’s clash at the Tottenham Stadium could have sold out ‘several times over’.
This week, the three German cities bidding for a fixture in the 2022 or 2023 season will be announced, but there are no concerns that this will impact the bid for a franchise in this country.
The general view is that the UK has now shown it has the fan base, commercial agreements, infrastructure and stadiums to become the permanent home of a team.
However, the NFL is unlikely to expand from its current 32-franchise
