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Hurricanes name four captains for the 2025 Super Rugby season, dubbed Ngā Kaitiaki

Under a new structure, one of Asafo Aumua, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Billy Proctor or Brad Shields will lead the side in each match, beginning with Friday's season-opener against the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Plymouth boss Miron Muslic hails his history-making team after their shock FA Cup win over Liverpool but says staying in the Championship would be an even bigger achievement

LEWIS STEELE AT HOME PARK: The Championship's bottom club beat Arne Slot's heavily-rotated high-flyers on Sunday afternoon through Ryan Hardie's second-half penalty.

Leyton Orient steward reacts incredibly to Jamie Donley's goal from halfway line against Manchester City in the FA Cup

This is the moment that a steward reacted in joy and disbelief to Leyton Orient scoring an incredible goal from near the halfway line to take the lead in their FA Cup tie at home to Manchester City.

10 facts you didn't know about Michael Jordan

Chiefs star slams referees after 'conspiracy' claims dominated Super Bowl buildup

In the leadup to the NFL season finale, the then-defending champions were linked to theories claiming they were getting aided by referees toward a three-peat.

Kane Williamson century seals Black Caps win over South Africa

Kane Williamson and Devon Conway unfurl a record partnership to steer the Black Caps to victory over South Africa in their Tri-Nations ODI in Lahore.

Black Caps star Rachin Ravindra closely monitored after 'terrifying' accident

The batsman took a sickening blow to the head while fielding in the side's Tri-Nation series opener.

Golf: Steven Alker second, Lydia Ko and Ryan Fox off the pace

Steven Alker was runner-up again as Lydia Ko and Ryan Fox fell behind.

NZ boat comes off its foils in disastrous SailGP day in Sydney

New Zealand have had a shocking opening day on the Sydney leg of Sail GP, failing to make tomorrow's final.

The 25 Most Popular Footballers of 2025: The Biggest Names in the Game – Ranked

Football in 2025 continues to captivate global audiences, and these players are at the forefront of the sport’s popularity. We’ve ranked them based on their global appeal, skill level, and career milestones. Here is our take on the 25 most popular football players right now:

The biggest scandals in Super Bowl history

The Super Bowl and controversy go together like peanut butter and jelly. Starting with the inaugural 1967 match between the Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers, there have been almost as many scandals surrounding the big game as there have been touchdowns.

Unai Emery gives verdict on Rashford debut after Aston Villa win

Chelsea's £46m outcast asks for permanent move from Stamford Bridge just TWO games into loan after parting shot from Blues boss Enzo Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca appears to have had his way as a player he let leave the club on loan and then admitted he won't miss, now wants to leave the club permanently.

Emotional moment tearful Eagles coach Nick Sirianni celebrates Super Bowl 2025 win with family on the field

After a season where he faced uncertainty going into it, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni let the tears flow on the field after winning Super Bowl LIX.

Super Bowl LIX Power Rankings: The most important people in the Eagles win

NFL 'apologizes' over Super Bowl half time show snub as Kendrick Lamar performance is slammed

Kendrick, who included his famous 'Not Like Us' diss track about bitter rival Drake, was slammed for putting on 'the worst halftime show ever' as fans made their displeasure known.

Ben Simmons receives NBA lifeline and will reunite with Australian Boomers legend Patty Mills at new club

Ben Simmons has reunited with Patty Mills at the Los Angeles Clippers as he seeks to reignite his NBA career at a new franchise

Man United 'agree to offload £375,000-a-week flop' for the rest of the season - despite the transfer window having closed a week ago

Man United have reportedly agreed to get one of their highest-paid flops off their wage bill in a loan deal - despite the transfer window having closed a week ago.

The 25 greatest F1 drivers of the 21st century – ranked

The Ultimate Ranking of The Best African Players of All Time

Africa has produced some of the most extraordinary footballers in history, players who have left an indelible mark on both club and international football. From prolific goal scorers and midfield maestros to rock-solid defenders and legendary goalkeepers, African talent has shone on the biggest stages. These players have won the highest honors, dominated leagues across Europe, and inspired generations of footballers in their home countries. This is our list of the 20 greatest African footballers of all time.

Super Rugby Pacific team preview: The Crusaders

Analysis - Super Rugby Pacific kicks off on Friday 14 February, with one less team than last season and a whole host of things to talk about. We're once again previewing each New Zealand team, today we look at the struggling Crusaders.

Cricket: Black Caps' batters fire in tri-series win

The Black Caps won the tri-series opener over Pakistan on the back of a Glenn Phillips century.

Six Nations: Last minute try secures thrilling win for England over France

A try at the death to replacement Elliott Daly has secured a dramatic 26-25 win for England over France.

Arsenal are handed a major injury boost as star returns in warm weather training in Dubai after a long layoff

Mikel Arteta has made the most of the rare free schedule by taking his men for a training camp in Dubai to nourish and prepare them for the business end of the campaign.

Eagles land back in Philadelphia with the Super Bowl trophy after blowing the Kansas City Chiefs away

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman hoisted the Vince Lombardi trophy aloft as he stepped off the plane and a week of partying lies ahead.

The 18 Fastest Players at Manchester United – Ranked Slowest to Fastest

Speed isn’t everything in football, but it is often essential if you want to compete at the highest level. We’ve taken a look at the 18 fastest players at Manchester United (excluding those on loan) and ranked them from ‘slowest’ to fastest.

PSG/Monaco – The Parisians’ grades: Neves out of the ordinary, Dembélé sees double

This Friday, as part of the 21st day of Ligue 1 2024-2025, Paris Saint-Germain faced AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes. The Red and Blue dominated the match, winning 3-1 (PSG/Monaco video highlights). Here are our notes on the Parisians. Goalkeeper – Gianluigi Donnarumma (6) – Needs to do better on Monaco’s first-half goal, but otherwise did the job. A good game from him. Defenders – Joao Neves (8) – What activity! Positioned on the right in a...

Leyton Orient 1-2 Man City: Pep Guardiola's side survive a scare to progress to FA Cup fifth-round after the hosts took an unlikely lead at Brisbane Road

Leyton Orient 1-2 Man City: Man City survived a fright from Leyton Orient to progress to the FA Cup fifth round.

Jadon Sancho's one-word message to Marcus Rashford infuriates Man United fans after they both escaped exile with loans to Premier League rivals

The 27-year-old played his first game against Tottenham on Sunday since mid-December after falling out of favour under the Red Devils' manager Ruben Amorim.

Alex De Minaur laughs off second-successive final heartache by issuing cheeky dig at Carlos Alcaraz - which also involves Jannik Sinner

Though the defeat will be a tough one for the 25-year-old Aussie, he has enjoyed an impressive start to 2025 following his performances at Melbourne Park last month.

NSW Waratahs five-eighth reveals helpful advice he got from NRL superstar Nathan Cleary

NSW Waratahs five-eighth Tane Edmed has revealed that he's benefited greatly from some advice given to him from four-time NRL premiership winner Nathan Cleary.

Great debate: How will Verstappen react to being close to a race ban?

Max Verstappen heads into the 2025 Formula 1 season with eight penalty points to his name - just four away from an automatic ban. Our writers debate whether this will have any impact on how the world champion approaches the new campaign

Heartbreak in Kansas City as Chiefs threepeat falls short

The Chiefs bid for a threepeat came up short after they were beaten by the Eagles in Super Bowl 59.

Trump’s golfer granddaughter Kai already has a massive $1.2 million NIL valuation

Trump’s golfer granddaughter Kai already has a massive $1.2 million NIL valuation - The first granddaughter ranks among the top four female student-athletes in the NCAA for NIL valuations

Wayne Rooney to return to punditry this week after leaving Plymouth - as he prepares for new role covering the Champions League

The Man United icon has previously worked as a pundit for the likes of Sky Sports and TNT Sports - while he has also featured on Match of the Day on BBC - alongside his coaching work.

Every current Premier League club's best captain in history

Spurs star 'is set to return from injury for Man United clash' in huge boost for under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou

Postecoglou is also under severe pressure but launched a passionate defence of his players, claiming every club would struggle as Spurs have done with 12 first-teamers missing.

'So, so impressive' - Teenage running prodigy Sam Ruthe sets course for athletics stardom

The 15-year-old has become New Zealand's youngest-ever senior men's athletics champion.

Travis Kelce has teased his retirement. Could the Chiefs’ Super Bowl humbling bring it forward?

Travis Kelce has teased his retirement. Could the Chiefs’ Super Bowl humbling bring it forward? - Rumors about the 35-year-old tight end’s future swirl after the Kansas City Chiefs’ thrashing at Super Bowl LIX

32 fun (and mostly unknown) facts about the Super Bowl

Think you know the Super Bowl? Here are 32 facts about the Super Bowl to celebrate Super Bowl LIX.

Every FA Cup winner since 2000

The 20 Fastest F1 Records in History

The charm of Formula One lies in its precision and fierce competition. Where every millisecond can separate glory from defeat, the high-speed thrill of the race is where history is truly made. Such benchmarks matter in a sport that thrives on pushing the boundaries of performance to their absolute limit. So, let's take a moment to celebrate the sport's most pivotal trailblazers and dive into the fastest records ever set on the track.

Man United 'send scouts to watch £50m-rated teenage star' ahead of potential summer move for wonderkid

The Red Devils have been linked with a move for the highly-rated 17-year-old ever since Ruben Amorim left Sporting Lisbon to join the Red Devils as their head coach.

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic 'make a big decision about the future of their partnership' as Serb targets Roger Federer's Wimbledon record

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are reportedly intent on continuing their partnership until at least this year's Wimbledon Championships. The erstwhile rivals joined forces this year.

PSG/Monaco – Luis Enrique on tactical changes, Kvaratskhelia and Hakimi

Paris Saint-Germain beat Monaco 4-1 (PSG/Monaco video highlights) this Friday at the Parc des Princes on Matchday 21 of Ligue 1 2024-2025. After the match, Paris coach Luis Enrique spoke at a press conference. The Spaniard spoke of the success and his team’s progress. Enrique: “It was difficult to put them under pressure”. Was it the most accomplished match of the season? “No, no, I don’t think so. For example, I didn’t like the last fifteen...

Trump leaves Super Bowl early after backing the losing team

Trump leaves Super Bowl early after backing the losing team - The president was pictured getting back onboard Air Force One more than an hour before the conclusion of the Big Game

Why Ireland will ditch their trademark green kit for Six Nations clash with Wales in boost for thousands of fans

Thousands of colour-blind rugby fans will be rejoicing after Six Nations bosses agreed to end the misery of kit clashes. For the match against Wales on February 22, Ireland will wear white jerseys.

Man United co-owners Ineos are sued by New Zealand Rugby for allegedly reneging on multi-million pound All Blacks sponsorship deal as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company face another legal battle

MIKE KEEGAN: The All Blacks accused the petrochemicals giant of refusing to pay an instalment on a six-year deal and attempting to 'walk away three years early'.

FA CUP FIFTH ROUND DRAW: Man United and Newcastle both face home ties against Premier League rivals, while Liverpool's conquerors Plymouth travel to Man City

The FA Cup fifth round draw threw up some tasty ties, including a daunting trip to the Etihad for Plymouth after their shock victory over Liverpool on Sunday.

Matt Boyle hits century to continue red-hot Canterbury form

Matt Boyle has continued his prodigious domestic white ball cricket form with a record-breaking one-day century for Canterbury.