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Man Utd candidate Thomas Frank responds to manager links with 'you never know' admission

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford are known fans of Thomas Frank, who has attracted Manchester United's interest following six impressive years at Brentford

Gabby Agbonlahor sends parting message to Jurgen Klopp after 'mentality monsters' jibe

Just under two years since they first exchanged passing shots on their respective platforms, ex-Aston Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor had a message for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

PGA Championship 2024: Watch Bryson DeChambeau take a bow and rile up the crowd after holing out for eagle

After an injury-plagued couple of seasons, Bryson DeChambeau quietly finished T-4 at last year's PGA Championship. But there was nothing quiet about the 2020 U.S. Open champ contending at last month's Masters. And on Thursday, he certainly made the crowds at Valhalla get loud with one moment in particular. RELATED: Scottie Scheffler's basketball hi...

Makeshift Hurricanes hold off Moana Pasifika to retake Super Rugby Pacific lead

The team from the capital sneak past the tabletopping Blues, who will face Highlanders on Saturday.

Jon Rahm Launched His Club After Errant Shot

Jon Rahm wasn't happy with himself after hitting a shot during the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday. During a shot on the fairway, Rahm launched his golf club after the ball didn't go where he wanted it to. Take a look: Rahm ended up having an up-and-down first round after finishing ...

Terry Serepisos on losing the Wellington Phoenix, their success in 2024, Auckland FC and David Beckham

Despite bankruptcy, the proud ex-owner praises their remarkable journey to the semifinals.

Golfer breaks major record at PGA Championship

PGA Tour star Xander Schauffele came into the 2024 PGA Championship off the back of a disappointing ending in his last event. But that didn’t stop him from getting out to an unbelievable start to the major championship in his opening round on Thursday. Last week, Schauffele gave away a three-stroke lead to Rory McIlroy in the back-nine of his final round at the Wells Fargo Championship. On one hand, he did play very well for much of the...

PGA Championship 2024: Justin Thomas perfectly described how every golfer thinks about their score following round with Xander Schauffele

Justin Thomas had a front-row seat to golf history on Thursday at Valhalla as a playing partner of Xander Schauffele, who fired a PGA Championship record 62. Thomas called it "one of the easiest nine-unders you've ever seen" and admitted to it making it feel like he was "shooting a million." For the record, Thomas shot 69 and not a million, but we ...

Preakness race schedule 2024: Post times, TV channels for Pimlico horse racing weekend

Here is everything you need to know about the Preakness schedule, including TV and streaming options for races.

Big bets landed as Poukawa wins maiden debut

A roundup of the week's racing.

Andy Murray suffers chastening defeat by journeyman in Bordeaux Challenger event

Andy Murray is playing with a new racket in Bordeaux this week, but a new body is what he really needs if he wants to compete at the elite level. Having begun his campaign at this Challenger event with a victory on his 37th birthday, Murray suffered a chastening second-round defeat. He was thumped in straight sets by Gregoire Barrere – a journeyman...

Relegation required reinvention but Leeds now one step from an immediate return

Relegation required reinvention but Leeds now one step from an immediate return - Beating Norwich sends them through to the Championship playoff final - one more win will see Daniel Farke join a select band

David Wagner sacked by Norwich City after Championship play-off humbling at Leeds United

David Wagner has been dismissed at Norwich after they suffered a 4-0 defeat at Leeds in their Championship play-off semi-final second-leg on Thursday evening

FIA planning harsher F1 penalties to clamp down on Magnussen Miami tactics

The FIA is planning to impose harsher penalties for Formula 1 drivers deliberately cutting the track to keep a position in the wake of Kevin Magnussen's antics in Miami.

Euro 2024: Full France squad as N'Golo Kante returns and five Premier League stars snubbed

Didier Deschamps has announced France's star-studded squad for Euro 2024 in Germany, with the 2022 World Cup runners-up among the favourites to win the tournament

Rotherham United star asset Viktor Johansson closing in on seven-figure move to Championship side Stoke City

ROTHERHAM UNITED goalkeeper Viktor Johansson is reportedly close to completing a seven-figure move to Stoke City - and will undergo a medical on Friday.

'Sort it out, mate': All Blacks prop challenges Invercargill Mayor over stalled stadium repairs

Prop Ethan de Groot is a man of few words - until it comes to his beloved Rugby Park.

The most underrated Premier League players of all time

Manchester United are desperate for a summer clearout – but again face one major problem

Manchester United are desperate for a summer clearout – but again face one major problem - Erik ten Hag, should he remain at Old Trafford, must thin out the squad with plenty of exits expected after another disappointing season

Jurgen Klopp goes against Liverpool in final press conference with comments on VAR

Liverpool are expected to support the continued use of VAR after Wolves tabled a motion to scrap it from next season, but Jurgen Klopp has said he would side with this weekend's opponents

Liverpool ‘artist of the game’ given daftly poetic Jurgen Klopp tribute as release announced

The Liverpool boss has spoken in glowing terms about injury-ravaged Thiago Alcantara, who will leave the club as a free agent this summer

Jurgen Klopp went above and beyond Liverpool promise and Barcelona epic sums up heroics

Liverpool had to come from 3-0 down against Barcelona in the 2019 Champions League semi-finals without stars Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino - but that didn't stop Jurgen Klopp's side

Romano confirms Man Utd ‘appreciate’ Premier League star as Chelsea, Man City circle

Fabrizio Romano has provided a fresh update on Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise as several Premier League sides are set to battle for his signature.

Former Phoenix captain Davila, midfielder Lewis charged over alleged A-League betting scandal

Three players are under investigation, with a fourth sought.

Oleksandr Usyk makes Tyson Fury fight complaint just two days before bout

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are due to meet on Saturday night but the Ukrainian is unhappy with the canvas in the ring

Man Utd news: Erik ten Hag confirms significant injury as Bruno Fernandes transfer demand made

Manchester United have two more matches before finishing their season and opening the door to major changes, with doubts continuing over the future of Erik ten Hag

Liverpool set to defy Klopp’s wish regarding ‘super’ £100k-p/w ace who hasn’t played in 5 months

Liverpool are preparing to say goodbye not just to Jurgen Klopp but also some members of his squad at Anfield. Adrian, Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip are all out of contract this summer and look certain to depart, although the latter might still have had a future at the club if the outgoing manager had his way.

LIV Golf star makes Masters and Open ‘pathway’ demand after being handed special USPGA invite

David Puig is one of a number of LIV Golf stars in action at this week's PGA Championship, after the Spanish star's recent form was recognised by the PGA of America

Bayern Munich complete Thomas Tuchel U-turn after dressing room stepped in

Thomas Tuchel had been expected to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season - but the former Chelsea chief is now believed to be in talks over an extended contract

'I'm sorry I wanted it!' - Micah Richards demands VAR be scrapped for ruining football

As VAR continues to unite many Premier League fans for all the wrong reasons, ex-Manchester City defender Micah Richards joined the many who want the controversial system gone

Two F3 drivers hit with race bans for competing in other championships

Martinius Stenshorne and Nikola Tsolov has been suspended from competing in the Formula 3 Silverstone and Spa rounds after breaching the sporting regulations by competing in other championships.

Timberwolves crush Nuggets to stay alive in NBA playoffs

The Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed the Denver Nuggets 115-70 on Thursday to force the defending NBA champions to a decisive game seven in their Western Conference semifinal series. Anthony Edwards shook off an injury scare to finish with 27 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals as the young, hungry Timberwolves fended off elimination against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, who had won the previous three games to take charge of...

'I fought Tyson Fury – Deontay Wilder trilogy took it out of him and I think he’s in decline'

One of Tyson Fury's former rivals, David Price, fears the Gypsy King is past his best – but still believes he will have enough to beat Oleksandr Usyk in their unification fight

Former Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage dies, aged 65

Outspoken racing promotor and former longtime Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage passed away on Thursday. He was 65.

City Football Group 'wants to sign' Liverpool midfielder and Arne Slot won't work with him

City Football Group, the umbrella organization that owns Man City and other clubs, has its eye on a Liverpool midfielder whom Arne Slot won't be working with.

What channel is the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes on today? Time, schedule, live stream for 2024 horse race

Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, including the post time and streaming information for the race.

Black Ferns make one change to starting XV for Pacific Four test against Canada

Prop Aldora Itunu will return to the national team for the first time since 2021.

Warriors star Johnson reportedly rebuffs big Roosters offer to switch clubs next NRL season

The veteran insists he wants to stay in Auckland with his family.

Liverpool 'blocked' Mohamed Salah from making Saudi Arabia transfer last summer

Liverpool is likely to have to brace for more Mohamed Salah transfer interest from Saudi Arabia this summer. It's claimed he already came quite close to going.

Fury v Usyk: Opportunity awaits David Nyika in Ring of Fire undercard bout

'I’ve got big dreams, big aspirations, and this is a vehicle for me to get there.'

Video: Scottie Scheffler Holes Out From 167 Yards To Start Round

If you thought becoming a dad would affect Scottie Scheffler's performance on the golf course, think again. Scheffler started his opening round at the PGA Championship with a bang, picking up an eagle on the very first hole. The two-time Masters champ holed out from 167 yards. As you'd ...

Arsenal now has the second most valuable squad in the world

Arsenal now has the second most valuable squad in the world following their surge to becoming the second-best Premier League club over the last two seasons.

Why Ferrari thinks Hamilton's impact will go far beyond F1 lap time

The benefits that Lewis Hamilton will bring to Ferrari extend far beyond just the lap time he is able to deliver, says Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur.

Liverpool name two players who will leave alongside Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool confirm both Thiago Alcantara & Joel Matip will leave on free transfers this summer.

Michael Block’s early PGA Championship meltdown has fans going nuts

Block’s Cinderella story may be over as he made a high number early on in the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla.

LIV Golf given biggest sucker punch yet after OWGR's latest world ranking decision

LIV Golf are still yet to acquire accreditation from Official World Golf Ranking, with the breakaway league's 54-hole, no cut tournaments going ahead without ranking points

Sunday Times Rich List: Top 10 sportspeople as Sir Jim Ratcliffe pays price for Man Utd takeover

Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed his acquisition of a minority stake in Manchester United earlier this season and has dropped a couple of places on the Sunday Times Rich List

'We threw the top 4 away', 'get better players' – O’Hara criticises Ange’s comments post Man City defeat

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O’Hara has stepped up to defend Spurs fans following criticism from manager Ange Postecoglou. The criticism came after some supporters celebrated the team’s recent defeat to Manchester City, which potentially hampers Arsenal’s title chances.

Premier League chief who hands out medals decides to attend Arsenal match over Man City

Either Arsenal or Manchester City will lift the Premier League trophy on Sunday, although it's the latter who are heavy favourites after going two points clear in midweek

PGA Championship 2024: Brooks Koepka's 'punishment' for disappointing Masters performance sounds awful

Brooks Koepka has made it clear that he wants to get to double digit major championships. And considering he's already halfway there, there's little reason to doubt he'll make it happen. There's even more reason to believe Brooks will do if after hearing him talk on the eve of the 2024 PGA Championship. RELATED: The 8 best storylines to follow at t...