Sport
Winchester City: Keeper Cairney rescues point with another late penalty

Winchester City goalkeeper Luke Cairney scored a second penalty in two games to earn his side a point against Hungerford Town.
This was the third time in less than a month that Winchester and Hungerford faced each other – the two sides played out a 1-1 draw in the FA Cup, before the Citizens snatched a 1-0 win in the replay.
City came into the game in dire need of some points, having picked up just a single victory from their opening nine league outings.
But visitors Hungerford arrived full of confidence following their 3-1 FA Trophy win over Sholing.
It was Winchester who had the first opportunity of the game, a Trevor Caborn shot from the edge of the area sailing just over the bar.
But it was Hungerford who opened the scoring on 13 minutes, a Louis McGrory corner being met by a pinpoint header from Baboucarr Jarra.
Shortly after the half-hour mark the visitors came inches away from doubling the lead when a Jacob Bancroft effort was saved by a last-ditch clearance from Winchester’s Callum Buckley.
But just two minutes later Hungerford did find that all-important second when a shot rebounded straight to the feet of Elis Watts, who slotted a clever back heel into the net.
Any hope of a Winchester comeback was looking unlikely as the half time whistle approached, but a Jamie Barron corner in first-half stoppage time founds its way to Kieran Douglas, whose towering header was enough to cut the deficit to one.
City came out for the second half a changed team; despite an unpleasant-looking injury to the goalscorer Douglas, momentum had very clearly swung in their favour.
A shot from Caborn was put just over the bar after some lovely work in the build up from Ik Hill.
Cairney to the rescue
On the hour mark a Hungerford defender was penalised for a foul on Caborn inside the area, and Winchester had a spot-kick.
In came goalkeeper Luke Cairney, whose last-minute strike from 12 yards rescued a point against Poole Town in midweek.
Cairney’s penalty sent his opposite number the wrong way, and City were level once again.
With five minutes to go Hungerford’s Watts slipped a nice ball through to Dawid Regula, but his powerful shot was denied by the legs of Cairney.
The final whistle blew with both sides believing they could have taken all three points, but in the end they were made to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Winchester will travel to Swindon Supermarine in midweek looking to pick up a first league win since August.
City ran out 5-2 winners when the sides met earlier this month, but Swindon will come into the game high on confidence after their 4-0 weekend win against Tiverton Town.
Sport
Billie Jean King – Battle of the Sexes – 1973

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.
Football
Ivan Juric leaves Southampton after earliest ever relegation

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.
Autism
Slopes that don’t discriminate at Solent Ski Club

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.
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