Football

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

Sha'Carri Richardson 200 meter results, final time: Track star falls short of Olympic qualification as Gabby Thomas shines

Sha'Carri Richardson already made Hayward Field her playpen during the 100m. Her next act — the 200m — could prove even more impressive.

Notable People who died in 2024

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.

Warriors sign two-time premiership winner as NRLW coach

The Warriors have made the first major move since their readmission to the NRLW, signing two-time premiership-winning coach Ronald Griffiths.

Rohit Sharma to retire from T20Is and as India T20 captain, follows Virat Kohli in stepping back

After winning the T20 Cricket World Cup on Saturday, Rohit Sharma is stepping down from leading India in the short form of the game.

Mercedes insider has already summed up Lewis Hamilton and George Russell dynamics

Lewis Hamilton has hinted that George Russell has been getting preferential treatment at Mercedes this season, although a team insider has previously suggested that isn't the case

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.

Sky Sports F1 legend Martin Brundle's marriage is 'in crisis' with wife of 40 years: Grid walk interviewer 'spends time apart' from childhood sweetheart

Legendary Formula One interviewer Martin Brundle is facing a marriage crisis, with him and his wife spending time away from each other, according to reports.

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.

Ally McCoist fumes at Michael Oliver after English ref disallows Germany goal at Euro 2024

Premier League referee Michael Oliver denied Germany an early lead against Denmark after disallowing Nico Schlotterbeck's header for a foul during their Last 16 clash at Euro 2024

Bazball 2.0 takes shape with senior England players left out of Test squad

The end of Jimmy Anderson’s remarkable Test career will also be the start of a new chapter – Bazball 2.0, perhaps – after England named a 14-man squad for the start of the forthcoming series against West Indies that sees change very much afoot. Out with the old, in with the new is the call from Rob Key, the men’s team director, having now settled the old wicket-keeping debate of Jonny Bairstow or Ben Foakes. The pair of them dropped after the...

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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

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'.

Roy Keane blasts Man Utd star after his worrying performance against Germany at Euro 2024

A night to forget for the United star.

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

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

Michael Mayne will act as head coach in France.

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

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

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

Why Andy Murray should not feel guilty about last-minute Wimbledon decision

ANDY DUNN COLUMN: Let's just hope the injured Andy Murray can somehow defy the odds one last time, make it for one final singles campaign… and get the send-off he deserves

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.

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.

Roy Keane leaves Ange Postecoglou and Gary Neville in hysterics as he responds to explanation of Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty incident

Roy Keane left his fellow pundits and viewers in stitches once again as he delivered one of his classic one-liners after watching an explanation of why Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't awarded a penalty.

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

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.

Match Fit: Sir Graham Henry on switching codes - Spy

‘Tawera was inspirational.’

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

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.

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.

England starting XI team for Euro 2024 game against Slovakia revealed

Southgate will resist making major changes.

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.

'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.

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

LeBron James 'OPTS OUT of $51.4m Lakers contract' days after team drafted his son Bronny

LeBron James plans to opt out of his $51.4million player option with the LA Lakers for next season, according to reports.

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

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...

Colin Montgomerie admits he's 'quite depressed' by golf issue that's 'great for PGA Tour'

Colin Montgomerie admitted he's unhappy with the strength of the DP World Tour as top European talents continue to make the move stateside for better competition and prize money

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.

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

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

Euro 2024: Our bold prediction for the knockout rounds

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

Rocket Mortgage Classic: Will Zalatoris suddenly withdraws mid round

Zalatoris withdrew in the middle of the third round at the Rocket Mortgage Classic as the PGA Tour player fights a nagging injury.