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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.

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.

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.

‘Had the belief that he will…’ – Kieron Pollard backs Rohit Sharma to continue sizzling form with the bat against LSG

Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in an important clash on Sunday. The five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions have just won once in the seven games they have played against LSG. In the last meeting, Lucknow beat MI by 12 runs to extend their winning run. All eyes will be on Rohit Sharma as the former MI skipper takes to the field at Wankhede Stadium. After a poor start to the season, Rohit seems to have...

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

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

Liverpool could wrap up the title!

'It is a sobering day': Man United icon Gary Neville admits Liverpool's 20th league title will END the debate over who is England's most successful club

Neville, who made 602 appearances for United during his playing career, warned that Liverpool pulling level with his old team should act as a wake-up call for those in charge at Old Trafford.

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.

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

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.

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.

Crystal Palace 3-0 Aston Villa - PLAYER RATINGS: Which Eagles star put on a performance they will never forget? Who was a joy to watch? And who struggled all game?

As the dust settles at the home of English football, AADAM PATEL runs the rule over who shone and who stuttered for both sides as Crystal Palace booked their FA Cup final spot defeating Aston Villa.

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

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.

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.

Why Bulldogs star Sitili Tupouniua could be sidelined for SEVEN weeks - as Broncos put NRL rivals on notice

Bulldogs enforcer Sitili Tupouniua could be banned for up to seven games after being charged twice by the NRL judiciary. It follows two incidents against the Broncos on Thursday.

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.

Chris Eubank Jr fined £375,000 after missing the weight for Conor Benn fight

Chris Eubank Jr has missed the weight for Saturday's showdown with Conor Benn by 0.05lb and will be fined £375,000. Eubank Jr had two attempts at making the middleweight limit of 160lb, missing his first try by 0.2lb before falling short again. He will be fined accordingly after agreeing to a clause in his fight contract with Matchroom's Benn.

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.

Slot relishing 'responsibility' of sealing title in front of fans

Arne Slot is relishing the 'big responsibility' of sealing a 20th Premier League title for Liverpool, their first in front of fans for 35 years following their last win during the COVID lockdown season

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.

Jose Mourinho prediction made by Joe Cole amid Leeds United speculation

Joe Cole is confident Jose Mourinho will return to the Premier League amid speculation linking him with a move to Leeds United. Under the guidance of Daniel Farke, Leeds confirmed their return to the Premier League last weekend. The German’s Premier League record, however, is said to be a concern to the Yorkshire club’s board. Farke’s previous spel...

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.

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.

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

Fulham re-ignite European hopes with late Southampton drama

Fulham re-ignite European hopes with late Southampton drama - Southampton 1-2 Fulham: Ryan Sessegnon grabbed an injury-time winner over the already-relegated Saints who still need one more point to surpass Derby’s Premier League record low

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

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."

Ipswich’s imminent relegation raises an urgent Premier League question

Ipswich’s imminent relegation raises an urgent Premier League question - With Ipswich on the brink of joining Southampton and Leicester in going straight back down, is staying in the Premier League as a promoted club now an impossible job?

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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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

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...

Tim Seifert joins San Francisco Unicorns as Kiwi stars head to MLC 2025 in numbers

MLC 2025 will start on June 13.

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.

Super Rugby Pacific: Moana crowned Pasifika kings

Moana has prevailed in battle of Pacific, overpowering the Fijian Drua for a bonus point victory which keeps them in the hunt for a play-off berth.

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...

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.

MotoGP Spanish GP: Marc Marquez takes sprint win as Quartararo crashes

Marc Marquez made it five MotoGP sprint wins in a row after Fabio Quartararo crashed out battling for the lead in the Spanish GP sprint race

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

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

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.