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IPL 2025 restart: Final likely to be rescheduled, players asked to reassemble

The IPL 2025 final is expected to be rescheduled as players are called back to reassemble following the league's suspension.

NRL: NZ Warriors turn around close-game heartbreak in 'best-ever' start

Their strong 6-2 run through nine rounds is still a long way short of outright club history.

Broncos disaster as Ezra Mam lands in hot water again on his footy return

The Brisbane Broncos star, who has not played this season, turned out for Souths-Logan on Sunday afternoon.

Why 'scandalous' Nottingham Forest owner entered pitch to shout at Nuno Espirito Santo

'Absolutely scandalous!'

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Slot sends message to Liverpool fans after Alexander-Arnold is booed in Arsenal draw

The Anfield crowd made their feelings known.

Netball: Coach dons bib, injury tally mounts just one round into ANZ Premiership

The Stars are facing an injury crisis after game one of netball's ANZ Premiership, and another franchise is already having to get creative to cover injuries.

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Awkward moment Arsenal are forced to give Liverpool a guard of honour at Anfield as Mikel Arteta's side salute runaway Premier League champions

After beating Tottenham 5-1 at the end of last month, Liverpool pipped the Gunners to the title with four games to go, making Arne Slot 's side the joint-third earliest champions in Premier League history.

Media reports: Xabi Alonso to become new head coach at Real Madrid

An era is ending and a new one is beginning at Real Madrid. According to Marca, Carlo Ancelotti will say

NRL star's dad sounds alarm bells over the future of one player in the wake of Wests Tigers thrashing by Melbourne

Jarome Luai arrived at the footy club in the off-season, putting pen to paper on a $6million deal that will keep him at the Leichhardt Oval until 2029.

Gary Neville responds to Arsene Wenger's call for rule change ahead Europa League final

Gary Neville has responded to Arsene Wenger’s call for UEFA to consider scrapping the prize of Champions League qualification for the winner of the Europa League. Manchester United and Tottenham will contest the final in Bilbao later this month, knowing that a victory would salvage their seasons and secure entry to Europe’s elite club competition. ...

Montpellier/PSG – Paris announces numerous players out!

This Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) take on Montpellier (18th) at the Stade de la Mosson for the 33rd day of Ligue 1 2024-2025 (kick-off 9pm, CET). Prior to training this Friday, on the eve of the match, the club issued a press release announcing that several key players will be rested. In agreement with the sporting directors and technical staff, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Fabian Ruiz and...

Emma Raducanu secures place in third round of Italian Open with almost flawless display in win against Jill Teichmann

MATTHEW LAMBWELL IN ROME: After a first-round battle in the gloomy chill of evening came an afternoon stroll in the sunshine for Emma Raducanu.

Three Stars players hurt in Mystics loss - 'never been in a game like this'

The Stars captain could not hold back tears after watching three team-mates helped off the court in their ANZ Premiership season opener.

How NRL star Kalyn Ponga could jump ship and represent New Zealand - despite previously playing for Australia and Origin for Queensland

Kalyn Ponga can now represent New Zealand after the International Rugby League tribunal allowed fellow NRL star AJ Brimson to change his eligibility from Australia to England.

Virat Kohli's decision to retire from Tests will be felt by England as well as India given his 'demigod' pulling power, writes RICHARD GIBSON

RICHARD GIBSON: Unless they can persuade him to reconsider, it would represent India's third such farewell from one of their golden generation in the space of six months.

Emma Raducanu sends message to Coco Gauff ahead of Italian Open showdown

'I'm playing pretty good tennis right now.'

Patrice Evra's MMA debut is POSTPONED - after the PFL cancels Paris event that was set to feature the former Man United star

Since hanging up his boots in 2018, Evra has been training in combat sports alongside his friend and former kickboxing world champion Cedric Doumbe.

NZ cricketers still in India would 'rather be home'

Most of the New Zealand players in the Indian Premier League and the Pakistan Super League left the region because of tension between the two nations.

Arne Slot has enhanced what Jurgen Klopp left him and Liverpool's midfield three is now as good as any in Europe, writes MARTIN KEOWN

MARTIN KEOWN: Liverpool are deserved Premier League champions and Arsenal will show them the necessary respect when they line up to form a guard of honour at Anfield.

Newcastle set to CHANGE club crest after 37 years - as Magpies launch fan consultation

CRAIG HOPE: In an effort to make the badge more marketable and globally recognisable, a redesign will be used from the start of the 2026/27 season.

The 10 Most Expensive Football Stadiums in the World

In modern football, stadiums are more than just places to play—they’re symbols of ambition, innovation, and identity. As the sport has grown into a global industry, so too has the scale and cost of the arenas where it is played. From high-tech designs to multi-purpose facilities, clubs and countries have invested billions in creating venues that deliver unforgettable experiences. Below, we count down the 10 most expensive football stadiums ever built, based on construction costs—starting from No. 10 and ending with the most costly of all.

Arsenal and Man City miss out as £84m target agrees Bayern Munich transfer

Arsenal and Manchester City are set to miss out on signing Florian Wirtz as the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder has agreed to join Bayern Munich, according to reports in Germany. Mikel Arteta’s side have been closely monitoring Wirtz’s impressive performances for Leverkusen for over a year and have the 22-year-old on their midfield shortlist ahead of t...

The 20 Highest-Earning Male Tennis Players of All Time: From Least to Most

Tennis’ biggest names haven’t only won trophies – they’ve also earned huge sums in prize money. From legends like Federer and Nadal to new stars like Sinner and Alcaraz, here are the 20 highest-earning male players in tennis history.

3 countries whose players will be in high demand if Australia & England players withdraw from IPL 2025

Most overseas players, including several from Australia, England, and South Africa, have returned home after IPL 2025 suspension.

West Ham give update on Michail Antonio's future after near-fatal car crash

The forward hasn't played since the crash five months ago and is out of contract.

Angry Mikel Arteta quietens Liverpool taunts and saves Arsenal from greater humiliation

Angry Mikel Arteta quietens Liverpool taunts and saves Arsenal from greater humiliation - Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal: A commendable comeback at Anfield did not help Arteta’s fury but the visitors saved themselves from a fourth defeat in a row

Antony reduced to tears and declares he is 'living the dream' after Man United flop helps take Real Betis to Conference League final with Chelsea

On Thursday night, Antony scored a sensational free-kick against Fiorentina before setting up the extra-time winner, to confirm the Spanish side's place in the Conference League final.

ECB chiefs urge England's Test stars to stop talking and posting about golf

England's cricketers have been told by their bosses to stop talking about golf ahead of meeting up on Sunday to prepare for the Test against Zimbabwe later this month.

'I can create chaos' - UFC fighter Navajo Stirling

Kiwi MMA fighter Navajo Stirling continues his rise in the UFC this Sunday in Canada.

2025 Motogp Grand Prix of France FP1 results: Ducati’s Marc Marquez sits on top, KTM on the rise

The MotoGP Grand Prix of France has officially started on the Le Mans track, and Marc Marquez set the fastest lap time of 1:30.764s. The half LeMans track has enough turns for a MotoGP race, and the Spaniard with the fastest machine on the grid led the table. The most expected home riders, Fabio Quartararo and Johann Zarco, finished in P6 and P8. They are likely to improve in the next session, and they definitely won't disappoint the French fans...

'His days as Test opener were over' - Sanjay Manjrekar's blunt take on Rohit Sharma

"164 in his last 15 innings. Out of which 10 were at home v Bangladesh & NZ. Average 10.9," Sanjay Manjrekar mentioned Rohit Sharma's stats while mentioning that his time as a Test opener was over.

Ruben Amorim must drop two Man Utd stars for Europa League final against Tottenham

Amorim has some big calls to make before the final against Tottenham in two weeks.

NRL: What we learned from yet another Warriors thriller over Dragons

The win was their fourth of the season by fewer than six points and moves them to second on the NRL table.

Arne Slot confirms Conor Bradley will start ahead of departing Trent Alexander-Arnold

Arne Slot confirms Conor Bradley will start ahead of departing Trent Alexander-Arnold - The Liverpool head coach has admitted replacing Alexander-Arnold will be tough

Australian cricket in mourning after death of Ashes legend Bob Cowper, aged 84

Aussie cricket is in mourning after the loss of cricket legend Bob Cowper, who passed away at the age of 84.

Liverpool make £30m Man Utd target a 'leading candidate' to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool have made Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong a top target to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, according to reports. Alexander-Arnold announced this week that he will leave Liverpool on a free transfer at the end of the season and is widely expected to join Real Madrid. Liverpool already have Conor Bradley as an option a...

IPL 2025: 5 teams that will struggle most without overseas players

Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants are among the teams facing challenges without their overseas stars in IPL 2025.

Mohamed Salah reveals tension with former Liverpool teammate: 'We weren't close'

The two shared huge success... but did not get along.

George Russell upset with Claire Williams for not allowing to join Mercedes

Mercedes F1 driver George Russell made his debut for the Williams Racing team in the 2019 season as the reigning F2 champion. Alex Albon and Lando Norris were the other two drivers who came from the F2 championship, and all had contracts. Alex Albon was promoted to Red Bull very early, and Lando Norris became the McLaren driver the same year. Red Bull and McLaren are bigger teams compared to Williams Racing. George Russell wanted to move to...

Maro Itoje Named Captain of the Lions and Responds to Eddie Jones’ Criticism

Maro Itoje has been named captain of the British & Irish Lions, leading the team on their summer tour to

Rugby: 13-man Baby Blacks retain U20 championship title

New Zealand retained the title with a 48-45 victory over hosts South Africa.

Woeful Manchester United suffer 17th Premier League defeat of season as West Ham claim rare win

Woeful Manchester United suffer 17th Premier League defeat of season as West Ham claim rare win - Manchester United 0-2 West Ham: The visitors secured a first win at Old Trafford since 2007 to snap an eight-match winless run

Mohamed Salah reveals Liverpool were in their 'comfort zone too much' under Jurgen Klopp - and opens up on German's differences with Arne Slot after Premier League triumph

Salah played 349 games under Klopp at Liverpool, scored 211 goals, helped bring a league title back to Anfield for the first time in 30 years, and was pivotal to their Champions League success in 2019.

Ange Postecoglou aims cheeky dig at Arsenal after Tottenham reach Europa League final

The Tottenham boss reminded the Gunners of their failures in Europe this season.

Aussie tennis star Alex de Minaur confronts spectator at Italian Open as umpire forced to step in

Aussie tennis star Alex de Minuar faced more than just his opponent at the Italian Open, as a disruptive fan tested his focus during a heated encounter with local wildcard Luca Nardi.

NZ golfer Ryan Fox wins first PGA Tour title in play-off

Former All Black Grant Fox says he's excited about the win which sets his son up for more success in the US.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier: 10 retired outs, 8 ducks help UAE counter rain threat in bizarre game against Qatar

UAE captain Esha Oza and her team used a never-seen-before tactic to outplay both weather and opposition.

No sign of a Masters hangover for Rory McIlroy as green-jacket holder remains in contention at Truist Championship

Such has been McIlroy's dominance at the 7,626-yard course, Jordan Spieth had a new name for it in conversation with the world No 2 earlier this week: Rory McIlroy Country Club.