Title challengers Liphook United continued their impressive season with a 3-0 victory against Bishops Waltham Dynamos on Tuesday evening.
Dynamos looked to bounce back following their 8-0 defeat to Liss Athletic three days ago, but they found themselves behind in the opening stages. Max Bray opened the scoring with 28 seconds as he found the bottom-left corner to give Carl Harris’ side an early lead.
Henry Smith and Maltese forward Luca Theuma were on target late-on to sercue all three points.
Youngster Harry Adey kept his sixth clean-sheet of the season for Liphook.
What is next for both sides?
Liphook travel to Newman Collard Park as they look to seek revenge against local rivals Liss Athletic.
Harris’ side were battered 4-1 at Liphook Recreation Ground, but were on the winning side of their League Cup clash in January. Goals from Billy Allcock and Smith saw the Blues progress to the semi-final of the competition.
Whereas for Bishops Waltham Dynamos, they took on relegation favorites Harvest at Mountbatten School. The Romsey-based side could move up to fifth depending on other results this weekend.
Who is favorite to win the Hampshire Premier League?
Infinity manager Rich Bessey with new signing Morgan Moret
It is a very strange position for League leaders Infinity, who completed their season on Wednesday evening following their 2-2 draw with fifth-placed Whitehill & Bordon at The Lumacon Arena – finishing the season with 59 points
Rich Bessey’s side are looking to complete back-to-back promotions following their withdrawal of the Wessex League, two seasons ago.
Infinity have failed to win any of their last three games against the Stags, Hook and fellow title challengers Locks Heath.
Locks Heath are have beaten both Infinity and Liphook this season as they find themselves just eight points behind Infinity.
Bishops Waltham Dynamos face Locks Heath at the Cams Alders, home of Fareham Town, in the Hampshire League Final Club on the 27th of April.
Four games left and a chance of winning some silverware for Jon Whitfield’s side could see Locks Heath end the season on a high.
Liphook United have nine games left to play including local derby against Liss, and will play Bishops Waltham Dynamos yet again in their last home game of the season, as they are nine points behind Infinity and one behind.
The Blues have a cup final of their own against Hartley Wintney Development, a repeat of last year’s ADFA Mark Coombs Cup, at The EBB Stadium.
The year was 1973. The lights of the Houston Astrodome glared down on a tennis court that had become more than just a playing field — it was a stage for a cultural revolution.
Cameras flashed, tension buzzed in the air, and two players stepped onto the court — one a confident showman, the other a determined trailblaser carrying the hopes of millions.
As the first serve sliced through the air on that September evening, millions around the world weren’t just watching a tennis match — they were witnessing a fight for equality, respect, and change.
Billie Jean King is a legendary American tennis champion and advocate for gender equality whose career and impact extends far beyond the court.
With 39 Grand Slams titles and a historic victory in 1973, “Battle of the Sexes” match, she not only proved her athletic ability but also challenged stereotypes about women within the world of sport.
As a founder of the Women’s Tennis Association and a leader behind equal prize money, King became a powerful force for fairness and inclusion, later emerging as a voice for LGBTQ+ rights.
Her legacy as both a world class athlete and a fearless activist changed the game for generations to come.
The “Battle of the Sexes” was a famous match, between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, a former men’s champion who was adamant that men were superior athletes.
The match was played in front of more than 30,000 fans at the Houston Astrodome and watched by roughly 90 million people worldwide, the event was a both a sporting spectacle and a major milestone in the fight for gender equality.
Billie Jean King defeated Riggs in straight sets (6-4, 6-3, 6-3), this proved that women could compete in the highest level which inspired greater respect and opportunities for female athletes around the world.
The event’s impact was immediate. Women’s tennis surged in popularity, drawing new audiences, sponsorships, and media coverage. King used the momentum to push for lasting change.
This helped the US Open to become the first major tournament to offer equal pay. Her win also empowered a new generation of female athletes to come out and code and what was rightfully theirs.
More than five decades later, the Battle of the Sexes remains a cultural milestone.
It symbolised more than just a tennis match, it was a statement about equality, perseverance, and the power of sport to challenge societal norms.
Ivan Juric has left his role as Southampton first team manager following the club’s relegation on Sunday.
The Croatian joined the Saints on an 18-month deal in December following Russell Martin’s dismissal but lasted just 107 days in charge.
Juric oversaw just two victories in his 16 matches in charge with Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Tottenham confirming Southampton’s relegation to the Championship.
With seven matches still to play, Saints’ relegation is the earliest in Premier League history, breaking the joint-record set by Derby County and Huddersfield Town in 2007-08 and 2018-19 respectively, who both went down after 32 games.
The club confirmed the process of searching for a new manager is now under way and said: “With relegation to the Championship now confirmed, we believe it is important to give fans, players and staff some clarity on the future as we head into a very important summer.”
First team coach Simon Rusk is set to take charge of the team for the remainder of the season with player Adam Lallana to act as his assistant.
Southampton currently sit on 10 points at the bottom of the league and require a further two points to avoid breaking the record-low set by Derby County, who finished the 2007-08 season with 11 points.
Solent ski club has been providing adaptive skiing sessions for people with various disabilities for over 20 years.
Sessions take place on the second Sunday of every month at the Alpine Sports Centre in Southampton.
The club has been a charity since 2017. It is funded by member subscriptions, ski session fees and donations.
Club Chairman, Peter Ramm said: “The aim of the club is to put a smile on their faces. Ultimately, we take a view that everyone has a disability when they come skiing because they put a plank of wood on their feet.”
Solent Ski Club hope their guidance can provide disabled skiers with more confidence and therefore greater independence and enjoyment when on the slopes.
Peter Ramm said: “The primary driver is safety, it’s about having enough people around them to ensure they can ski safely.”
The club also aims to develop the skiing knowledge and skills of all members.
Qualified ski instructors, trained ski guides and many volunteers are present at all sessions.
Florence Davies, a skier at the club said: “My favourite thing is probably getting to speak to and enjoy laughs with other people that share similar difficulties to me. Getting to know other people and finding my independence.”
Ellie Wheatley, another participant, who is partially deaf due to a condition called CMV which was passed onto her at birth by her mother, said: “It’s good for my confidence, it gives me opportunities to get out and interact with the wider world. There’s no sport where you’re at a height, you’ve fallen over half the time, but you’re still smiling at the end of it.”
Solent Ski Club look forward to January 18th, where they will take a group of their disability skiers on their annual trip to Folgaria in Italy, to enjoy the experience on real snow, in the mountains.
