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Football: Auckland FC to lift A-League Premier’s Plate in front of bumper home crowd

Auckland FC's dream debut season just got better, becoming the first NZ side to win the A-League Men's Premier's Plate.

Ronnie O'Sullivan makes Zhao Xintong prediction and compares him to snooker legend

Oliver Glasner concedes Palace can secure first major silverware in FA Cup final

Oliver Glasner conceded that Crystal Palace were at least mathematically more likely to secure their first major silverware after they booked their place in the FA Cup final with a 3-0 triumph over Aston Villa at Wembley. Ismaila Sarr recorded a second-half brace after Eberechi Eze opened the scoring in the 31st minute, though the winning margin could have been even greater had Jean-Philippe Mateta not missed a penalty after the break.

Sehwag urges 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi to emulate Virat Kohli and aim for 20 years in IPL

"Suryavanshi must aim to play 20 years in the IPL. Look at Virat Kohli, he started playing when he was 19 years old, now he has played all 18 seasons," said Virender Sehwag.

Eddie Howe is 'pleased to be back' after Newcastle 3-0 win

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was pleased to be back and 'where he loves to be' after missing a series of matches due to pneumonia. He admits that he was still lacking energy and relied on assistant manager Jason Tindall to shout out from the touchline.

Canes bust Aussie hoodoo with win over Brumbies

Clark Laidlaw's side became the first New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific team to win on Australian soil this season.

Liverpool vs Tottenham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injuries

Liverpool could wrap up the title!

Olivia Podmore inquest: 'They turned a blind eye' - family condemn sports leadership

The mum and stepfather of Olivia Podmore say Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport NZ (HPSNZ) chose medals over the welfare of their daughter.

Ruben Amorim provides update on Marcus Rashford's Man United future - as he insists he's 'really happy' to see him performing for Aston Villa

CHRIS WHEELER: Ruben Amorim is expecting Marcus Rashford back at the end of the season after his loan spell at Aston Villa, and will make a decision over his future at Man United this summer.

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Mum asked me how it was going and that was the first time I broke down. I said: 'Mum, I'm not sure I'll ever play football again.' John Kennedy on THAT infamous injury

John Kennedy suffered a catastrophic knee injury on his Scotland debut in March 2004. After multiple surgeries, Kennedy made his comeback three years later...

Our greatest-ever player - Jamie Vardy ends 13-year spell at Leicester

Jamie Vardy has announced he will be leaving Leicester at the end of the season as the club paid tribute to its "greatest-ever player". The 38-year-old former England striker, a member of the Foxes' side which against all the odds lifted the Premier League title in 2016, will depart in the summer in the wake of a relegation from the top-flight he has described as "such a s**t show". Leicester said: "We can confirm legendary striker Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City this summer after 13 seasons that have seen him become our greatest-ever player."

Darwin Nunez appears to aim DIG at Liverpool in now-deleted tweet amid speculation over his future

The striker has made just eight starts in the Premier League in 2024-25 and has logged 1000 minutes across 25 league games - an average of 40 minutes per appearance.

How Nottingham Forest bagged the bargain of the season in £10.1million signing Nikola Milenkovic - the 6ft 5in hard man who has fixed one of the league's leakiest defences

With Forest within touching distance of their first FA Cup final since 1991, the football world is asking just how they managed to sign a centre back as good as Nikola Milenkovic for £10.1m.

IPL 2025: Match 45 – Who will be the Impact Players in today’s match between MI and LSG?

It is an afternoon game at the Wankhede Stadium.

Chelsea stance on signing Kevin De Bruyne on a free transfer revealed

Chelsea are not pursuing a bid to sign Kevin De Bruyne on a free transfer from Manchester City, according to reports. Earlier this month, De Bruyne announced that he is leaving City at the end of the season, marking an end to a successful 10-year stint with the Premier League champions. The 33-year-old has started just 14 games in the Premier Leagu...

Crystal Palace 3-0 Aston Villa: Oliver Glasner's side reach FA Cup final after stunning goals from Eberechi Eze and Ismaila Sarr shock Unai Emery

The Eagles are into their third FA Cup final in their history, and their first since 2016, as they seek a maiden major trophy. Eberechi Eze and Ismaila Sarr scored stunners from outside the area.

Luis Enrique sends message to Arsenal and Mikel Arteta after shock PSG defeat

Luis Enrique insists he is ‘not worried at all’ about facing Arsenal in the Champions League next week after Paris Saint-Germain’s surprise defeat at home to Nice on Friday night. PSG were crowned Ligue 1 champions earlier this month but their hopes of finishing the domestic season unbeaten for the first time in history are now over after they were...

Why Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall is sick and tired of the Lachlan Galvin saga - 'why would I care what people say'

A frustrated Benji Marshall has declared he doesn't care if people query his surprise decision to recall Lachie Galvin ahead of the Wests Tigers' clash with Cronulla on Sunday at Leichhardt Oval.

Ipswich relegated after just one season in the top flight

Ipswich's stay in the Premier League came to an end after they were beaten 3-0 by Newcastle at St James' Park. The Tractor Boys return to the Championship after just one season in the top-flight while Newcastle moved into third to remain firmly in the hunt for a Champions League place.

'He has got a useless strike rate...' - Former India batter lashes out at Ravindra Jadeja after CSK's defeat against SRH

Chennai Super Kings lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by a margin of 5 wickets in the 43rd game of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). With this loss, CSK’s hopes of qualification to the tournament’s knockout stage have also been dented in the tournament’s current season. CSK were bundled out at the score of 154 runs in 19.5 overs in the first innings, owing to the failure of batters except for the young batters, Dewald Brevis and Ayush...

Matheus Cunha has Man United fans licking their lips as irrepressible Red Devils' target inspires Wolves to sixth straight win with triumph over Leicester

When Vitor Pereira substituted Cunha with a couple of minutes left, there wasn't a wild standing ovation but there was warm applause as a sign of respect for his performance.

WATCH: Nitish Rana comes up with hilarious pose after taking juggling catch to end Devdutt Padikkal’s 50-run knock

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batters took full toll of the amazing batting that was on offer to put Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) bowlers to the sword. Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli made merry with the bat after Riyan Parag won the toss and chose to bowl in match 42 of Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday night. Never let it go 👌 Nitish Rana holds onto a juggling catch ☝️#RR strike back with quick wickets 👏 Updates ▶...

Is Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch FA Cup semi-final

Is Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch FA Cup semi-final - The two sides vie for a place in the final at Wembley

Ian Wright backs Marcus Rashford to leave United to join shock Premier League club

Novak Djokovic furious in angry Madrid Open practice session with Andy Murray

'F*** this sport, f*** tennis.'

Chris Eubank Jr beats Conor Benn in thrilling grudge match after reuniting with his father

Eubank Jr sealed victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with his dad back by his side.

Revealed: The official punch stats behind Chris Eubank Jr's epic battle with Conor Benn in showdown that made Anthony Joshua 'proud to be British'

According to CompuBox data, Eubank Jr landed a total of 367 punches from 912 thrown, a connect rate of 40.2 per cent. Benn landed 215 punches from 593 thrown, connecting at 36.3 per cent.

London Marathon 2025: how much prize money winners receive revealed

A record number of people are taking part in the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, including celebrities, MPs and a duo dressed as a slinky dog. More than 56,000 people are expected to run the 26.2 mile course through the capital on what is forecast to be a warm, dry day with temperatures of up to 22C. London could set a new record for the world’s big...

The 10 Craziest Red Cards in Football History – Ranked

Every football fan knows that sinking feeling when a player gets sent off. Being reduced to ten—or even nine—men can completely change the course of a match. Since the introduction of VAR, red cards have become more common across Europe and the international stage, with referees under less pressure to make split-second decisions. Still, some dismissals have been so bizarre that they’ve gone down as legendary moments in the game. Here is our take on 10 of the strangest red cards in football history.

Tony Bellew says Eubank Jr was at weight limit before £375k penalty

Tony Bellew watched Chris Eubank Jr's weight cut for the first time and said the boxer was physically incapable of losing more before the fight. Eubank Jr received a £375,000 fine for missing the 160lb middleweight limit.

A-League: Auckland FC beat Perth Glory 1-0

Having already secured the Australasian League's Premier's Plate in just their first season, Auckland FC capped it by beating Perth Glory 1-0.

Meet the latest Australian who's set to take the NFL by storm after being drafted by Denver Broncos

Jeremy Crawshaw is set to join the ranks of Australian punters in the NFL after being drafted by the Denver Broncos.

Graham Potter’s problems grow as former club Brighton break West Ham hearts

Graham Potter’s problems grow as former club Brighton break West Ham hearts - Brighton 3-2 West Ham: Pressure is growing on Hammers boss Potter after two late goals turned victory in defeat at the Amex

After tying up another Premiership crown, Rodgers insists he is '200-per-cent certain' to stay put at Parkhead

Brendan Rodgers has hit out at speculation linking him with a summer move from Celtic and insisted it is now '200-per-cent' certain he will be in the Parkhead manager's job next season.

Olympic athletes who had their medals revoked

It's not uncommon for Olympic athletes to have their medals taken as soon as they get them, or sometimes years later. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), which oversees the games, can rescind medals, especially if athletes have violated Olympic regulations. Most of the time, athletes get their medals stripped for doping infractions. But medals have also been revoked for other reasons, like an athlete being too young and a score adjustment. Curious? Click on for the athletes who've had their Olympic medals taken away.

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders win fourth straight over hapless Highlanders

Defence paved the way for the Cantabrians, as they tackled their rivals into submission.

Stats: Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal in elite list after clobbering consecutive sixes against LSG

Rohit became only the third opener in IPL history to slam two sixes of his first two balls in an IPL innings.

Anthony Seibold and Ivan Cleary make same criticism over issue that's 'ruining the NRL'

Anthony Seibold feels the NRL should consider reviewing its crackdown on illegal shots as rival coach Ivan Cleary agrees referees have over-corrected in their officiating of the game.

This is how Madrid's 'Madring' F1 circuit will look

The Madrid Formula One circuit route for the 2026 season has been unveiled

Olympic champion Alex Yee reveals surprising way his 93-year-old grandfather has inspired him ahead of his London Marathon debut

DAVID COVERDALE: The Olympic triathlon champion has switched sports to make his debut over the 26.2-mile distance, which he hopes to complete in under 2hr 10min.

Will Jurgen Klopp beat Anfield for Liverpool Premier League title party?

Liverpool are primed for a Premier League title party at Anfield this afternoon but there is likely to be one noteable absentee. The Reds will be crowned champions should they avoid defeat against a Tottenham side who have a wretched record on Merseyside and could be forgiven for having one eye on the first leg of their Europa League semi-final nex...

The 15 Fastest Pit Stops in Formula 1 History – Ranked

In Formula 1, races are often won and lost not just on the track, but in the pit lane. A flawless pit stop can shave off crucial tenths of a second, reshuffle the order, and even decide championships. Over the years, teams have pushed the limits of precision and coordination to deliver record-breaking pit stops. From Red Bull’s legendary efficiency to McLaren’s world-record performance, here are the 15 fastest pit stops in F1 history — each one a masterclass in speed, timing, and teamwork.

Mo Salah's been magic but Virgil van Dijk is the main man for Liverpool, writes DANNY MURPHY as he reflects on a special season for his old team

DANNY MURPHY: With Jurgen Klopp gone, I thought there would be a hang-over, particularly without signings, and predicted Liverpool would finish third.

Loos to loaves: How the ‘nervous wees’ of London Marathon runners are being turned into fertiliser

If scaled, urine from last year’s London Marathon could have fertilised enough wheat for 3,000 loaves of bread. View on euronews

Barcelona STUN Real Madrid 3-2 in Copa del Rey final, as Jules Kounde smashes extra-time winner to keep Treble dreams alive

Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 in extra time to claim a record-extending 32nd Copa del Rey title on Saturday and launch its bid for a treble.

Are Albon and Williams the perfect F1 partnership?

When Alex Albon arrived at Williams, it appeared both needed one another as much as each other in their respective state of rebuilds in F1. In the fourth year of the partnership, it is clear both are profiting and the surge could be coming at the perfect time

Liverpool legend Jan Molby looks back on the Reds' last title win in front of fans as Anfield prepares to toast Premier League glory and jokes: 'I'd have celebrated 1990 more had I known the wait would be so long!'

Molby, a Liverpool legend, was on the pitch on April 28, 1990 - the last time the Reds became champions in front of an Anfield crowd. He has provided Mail Sport with an account of that day.

Wolves equal 55-year record to pile more misery on relegated Leicester

Wolves equal 55-year record to pile more misery on relegated Leicester - Wolves 3-0 Leicester: Matheus Cunha starred as Wolves reeled off a sixth straight win to leave the Championship-bound Foxes frustrated

The 25 Most Profitable Clubs of the Last Decade – Ranked from Lowest to Highest

Reaching the latter stages of the Champions League or building a competitive squad in today’s football landscape often comes with an enormous financial burden. But not every club relies on sky-high spending to stay successful—some have perfected the art of making money on the transfer market instead. In this article, we rank the 25 clubs with the biggest transfer profits over the past decade. From elite academies to razor-sharp recruitment strategies, these teams have shown how smart business can rival big budgets.