Football

Mary Earps leaves Man Utd to become highest-paid goalkeeper in world

Manchester United have announced that England goalkeeper Mary Earps will be leaving the club on a free transfer, with the 31-year-old expected to complete a big-money move to Paris Saint-Germain

England team news: Alan Shearer agrees with Gareth Southgate in Slovakia line-up demand

Gareth Southgate is under pressure to deliver an improved performance from England as they face Slovakia on Sunday evening for a place in the quarter-finals at Euro 2024

How losing Football Ferns dressing room led to coach Klimkova standing down from Paris Olympics

Michael Mayne will act as head coach in France.

Michael Oliver ‘ruining football’ in predictable, unfounded pile-on of Premier League refs at Euro 2024

Michael Oliver was lambasted for a decision he got right and his name was mud from then on. The Premier League ref pile-on is predictable and unfounded.

Wimbledon 'refuses to bow down to gender-neutral terms for ball boys and girls'... as historic tennis tournament wins praise for snubbing generic 'ball kids' tag adopted by other Grand Slams

The French and Australian Open label their helpers 'ball kids' while at the US open the all-age sidekicks are called 'ball crew'.

Alan Shearer doesn't hold back with foul-mouthed verdict on Euro 2024 controversy

Alan Shearer has hit out at the handball law after Germany benefited from a controversial penalty decision to beat Denmark 2-0 in their last-16 match at Euro 2024

The unravelling of Luciano Spalletti leaves Italy with huge problems but no solutions

The unravelling of Luciano Spalletti leaves Italy with huge problems but no solutions - The reigning champions crashed out of Euro 2024 against Switzerland with a whimper and now face big questions about their future

BBC Breakfast viewers fume ‘check your report' after spotting Euros blunder

On Sunday afternoon, viewers will see England take on Slovakia in their first knockout match at the Euros 2024.

PSG aim to break world transfer record again with £211m bid for Euro 2024 star

Paris Saint-Germain signed Neymar from Barcelona for a world record transfer fee back in 2017 and they are reportedly preparing to break their own record with an offer for Lamine Yamal

Meet the Slovakia stars plotting England's downfall: Former Premier League star Ondrej Duda reveals all about his team-mates ahead of Euro 2024 last-16 showdown

The Three Lions take on Slovakia on Sunday and Mail Sport was granted an exclusive interview with one of their midfielders, Ondrej Duda.

Swiss fans hail team as 'heroes' after beating Italy at Euro 2024

Swiss supporters created the stunning win on 'team-work' and their lacklustre opponents, and told how they planned to celebrate the historic victory late into the night in the bars of Majorca, Spain.

John McEnroe brings back his iconic 80s Wimbledon-winning look for a TV advert ahead of the 2024 tournament's kick off

The American former tennis player, 65, will be part of the BBC 's coverage of Wimbledon once again this summer when it returns on Monday.

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt fires fierce warning to Andy Farrell's Lions ahead of next year's tour... and admits he's looking forward to a 'tempest'

CHRIS FOY IN SYDNEY: Joe Schmidt knows there is a storm coming in a year's time, but Australia's new head coach has launched his latest salvage operation with a timely warning to the Lions.

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners get Jules Kounde response as they benefit from Chelsea departure

Arsenal have enquired about landing Barcelona's Jules Kounde but the Spanish club has made their stance clear as a Chelsea stale stands to have financial benefits for the Gunners

ATP Rankings Wimbledon: 5 players at risk of big drop – ft. Carlos Alcaraz & Matteo Berrettini

Alcaraz and Berrettini could both lose ground in their respective rankings battles.

Verstappen escapes punishment for Austrian GP outlap slow driving

Red Bull driver faced stewards’ investigation for his actions but has been cleared as they did not impact a rival F1 driver

'English refs again': Fans criticise Michael Oliver for disallowing Nico Schlotterbeck's goal for Germany and double VAR decision against Joachim Andersen

Schlotterbeck thought he had given Germany the lead in the early stages of the last-16 clash. However, the goal was subsequently ruled out for a foul by Joshua Kimmich.

South Africa left in tears after handing India World Cup in latest choke

The rain lashed down on the Kensington Oval matching South Africa’s tears after one of the all time chokes cost them their first World Cup title and handed India victory on a tense day in Bridgetown. India captain Rohit Sharma lay face down on the turf as his team-mates celebrated a seven run win that brought their first World Cup since 2011. A ter...

There is 'something not right' with Gareth Southgate, Ian Wright claims... as the ITV pundit admits he 'feels' for the England boss amid his side's struggles at Euro 2024

'I think so,' he said on the latest episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, when asked if Southgate had a feeling from the fans and media that his time as England manager is up.

India script history to become first-ever team to win T20 Cricket World Cup title undefeated

India defeated South Africa in an absolute thriller in Barbados to lift the T20 Cricket World Cup 2024.

Magpies star Brayden Maynard accused of staging as fans call on AFL to fine Collingwood player

Footy fans are calling for Pies star Brayden Maynard to be fined after the he appeared to go to the ground easily in order to win a free-kick against the Suns on Saturday night.

Germany penalty labelled 'ridiculous' as Denmark boss explodes over VAR controversy

GERMANY 2-0 DENMARK: Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala were on target to book Germany's place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 but the game was dominated by more VAR controversy

'EVERY Italy player is at risk of being axed' from the national team - apart from one star - and boss Luciano Spalletti could face the sack despite FA backing

Luciano Spalletti's side looked cowed and toothless at the Olympiastadion in Berlin in the face of a well-oiled Swiss machine, conceding twice without reply to snuff out hope of a title defence.

UFC 303 full card results: Alex Pereira takes out Jiri Prochazka, Dan Ige shows heart

History repeated itself when Alex Pereira knocked out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303. The Sporting News provided results from the entire fight card.

Reading 'request to withdraw from Women's Championship and aim to play in fifth tier' after bid to takeover women's arm of the club fell through

As reported by The Guardian , Reading made the request after a late bid to take over the women' arm of the club fell through.

Kasper Schmeichel RAGES at football's lack of 'common sense' after Denmark were stung by VAR drama in Euro 2024 KO by Germany - as he admits 'anger' with handball decision

Joachim Andersen saw a goal ruled out after Thomas Delaney was flagged for a marginal offside - before he was penalised inside his own box just moments later.

Fans insist 'the future is here' after clip of Kobbie Mainoo 'skinning' Joe Gomez in training goes viral on social media... as they call for the midfielder to start England's clash with Slovakia

Mainoo can be seen in a practice match showcasing his strength by holding off Joe Gomez before stylishly backheeling the ball through the defender's legs.

Man Utd transfer news: Casemiro handed exit route as Erik ten Hag makes Joshua Zirkzee move

Erik ten Hag is desperate to sign a new attacker in this summer's transfer window and is now taking matters into his own hands to secure top target Joshua Zirkzee

Ten Hag told to ‘have some class and walk’ away from Man Utd job amid double appointment

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has been told to show "some class" and resign from his job at Old Trafford by beIN Sports presenter Richard Keys.

Gary Neville calls for Gareth Southgate to make THREE changes to his England XI against Slovakia, as he reveals his solution to the Three Lions' left back problem

Three Lions manager Southgate has so far been reluctant to make multiple alterations this summer. The same 11 players that started in the 1-0 win over Serbia also began the 1-1 draw with Denmark.

Man Utd step up transfer talks for three key INEOS targets after £43m setback

Manchester United are ramping up their search for new recruits for Erik ten Hag, who is in line to sign a new deal at Old Trafford after surviving INEOS' end-of-season review

Dodgers bat boy 'saves $700m star Shohei Ohtani's life' with incredible barehanded catch

A Los Angeles Dodgers bat boy may have saved the life of baseball's biggest star, Shohei Ohtani, as he made an incredible barehanded catch while standing on the team's dugout steps.

Denmark defender Joachim Andersen unleashes furious rant at VAR as he breaks his silence on two 'CRAZY' decisions during 2-0 defeat by Germany at Euro 2024

The technology stole the headlines after ruling out Andersen's strike and later penalising him for handball inside the box.

Match Fit: Sir Graham Henry on switching codes - Spy

‘Tawera was inspirational.’

Arne Slot's first big Liverpool transfer decision shows direction he's taking the club

Liverpool held talks with Newcastle over a move for Anthony Gordon, but the Reds were unwilling to include their talented young defender Jarell Quansah as part of the deal

Chelsea suffer transfer setback as Premier League rivals strike £35million deal

Chelsea were one of the clubs chasing Leeds United prodigy Archie Gray, but Brentford have stolen a march on their rivals and agreed a £35million deal for the midfielder

Feyenoord star makes transfer admission amid Liverpool links - "I'm waiting"

Arne Slot made the switch from Feyenoord to Liverpool this summer and there has been speculation that one of his former players could soon be joining him at Anfield

India win the T20 World Cup as they hold off South Africa by seven runs after posting highest ever total in a final... before Virat Kohli announces his T20 international retirement

LAWRENCE BOOTH: India beat South Africa by seven runs in a heart-stopping final to win the Twenty20 World Cup at the Kensington Oval on Saturday.

Liverpool transfer news: Gordon swap backfires as Slot urged to sign Kimmich

Liverpool are set to enter a new era this season with Arne Slot replacing Jurgen Klopp at the helm and there could be several incomings and outgoings at Anfield this summer

Norris “left the door open like an amateur” in Verstappen sprint defeat

Norris rues his tactics at the Red Bull Ring’s Turn 4 just after he had passed Max Verstappen in the frenetic early stages of the Austrian sprint race

Piastri slams “embarrassing” Austrian F1 qualifying track limits situation

McLaren racer criticises decision to penalise his final qualifying lap after so much effort spent on trying to eradicate F1’s Red Bull Ring track limits issue

‘What a ride’ – Wallaby great Michael Hooper brings illustrious career to an end

Wallabies legend Michael Hooper has announced his retirement from Australian Rugby.

Euro 2024: Our bold prediction for the knockout rounds

Emma Raducanu plays down expectations ahead of Wimbledon return - after Tim Henman predicts former US Open winner is fit and firing to make the second week

KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: The 21-year-old Brit is playing at the All England Club for the first time since 2022, having missed last year's edition as she recovered from injury.

Switzerland star Ruben Vargas nets superb goal just 27 SECONDS into second half against Italy... as fans slam 'worst kick-off routine of all time' in last-16 clash at the Euros

Italy kicked off at the start of the second period but they eventually lost possession, with Switzerland proceeding to work the ball to Vargas.

Louie Hinchliffe secures his place at the Olympics with Athletics legend - and coach - Carl Lewis cheering him on as he takes gold in the 100m at the UK Championships

DAVID COVERDALE AT THE MANCHESTER REGIONAL ARENA: Two years ago at this Manchester meeting, the little-known student sprinter did not even get out of his 100m heat.

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Crystal Palace set to land significant cash windfall as former defender Jake O'Brien nears an exit from French giants Lyon... with Premier League rivals interested in the 23-year-old

SAMI MOKBEL: The Eagles are in line for a significant cash windfall with O'Brien set to return to the Premier League this summer following an impressive season in Ligue 1.

Newcastle ‘will receive £35m’ in ‘straight sale’ of reluctant academy star to Premier League rivals

Newcastle United have agreed to sell academy graduate Elliot Anderson to Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest, according to reports.

Two Barretts that ‘should not be near’ the All Blacks after Rugby World Cup failure – Mailbox

Our open-door policy on all debates in the game has led to All Blacks fan Lionel Appollis sharing his view on the latest squad.