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Harry Kane sees ANOTHER trophy chance slip through fingers on final day of Bundesliga

Bayern Munich's forgettable season ended with a defeat and left them third in the Bundesliga - which means they and Harry Kane won't feature in the German Super Cup in a matter of months

2024-05-18T18:44:06Z

Indy 500: Power leads Penske 1-2-3 with 233.758mph qualifying run

Will Power led an early Team Penske sweep after the initial qualifying attempts through the running order for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.

2024-05-18T18:01:50Z

Mercedes parting ways with F1 aero chief but will get Ferrari signings early

Mercedes is set to part ways with its Formula 1 chief aerodynamicist Gioacchino Vino, as it emerges the German manufacturer will get hold of two key signings from Ferrari early.

2024-05-17T15:22:38Z

2024-05-18T10:09:39Z

Extra-time heartbreak, as Phoenix fall short of first A-League final against Victory

The Wellingtonians could not cap a recordbreaking season in front of their biggest-ever crowd.

2024-05-18T09:13:30Z

NASCAR All-Star Race: Logano earns pole, Bell wins pit crew challenge

Joey Logano was fastest on the track and Christopher Bell’s pit crew starred on pit road in Saturday’s NASCAR All-Star Race qualifying and pit crew challenge.

2024-05-18T17:16:40Z

2024-05-18T20:11:19Z

Preakness Stakes 2024 predictions, Mystik Dan odds: Win, place, show, trifecta, plus superfecta expert picks

Mystik Dan, Catching Freedom, and Imagination are favored at Pimlico Race Course with Muth scratched due to a fever, but does our expert think they can win?

2024-05-14T13:41:21Z

2024-05-17T23:22:50Z

Man United set firm budget for in-demand star as Newcastle eye 19-goal striker amid Alexander Isak interest

A closer look at some of the latest Premier League transfer headlines currently doing the rounds.

2024-05-18T14:15:53Z

Brighton confirm surprise departure of Roberto De Zerbi as head coach

Brighton confirm surprise departure of Roberto De Zerbi as head coach - The Italian boss has been linked with Bayern Munich

2024-05-18T15:16:39Z

Chelsea agree £56m transfer deal after blowing Barcelona and Bayern Munich out of water

Chelsea are finalising the finer details of an agreement with Palmeiras for 17-year-old Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian, who would not join the Blues until after his 18th birthday

2024-05-18T13:13:34Z

Ange Postecoglou Claims Tottenham’s Loss to Manchester City Was ‘Worst Experience as Manager’

Ange Postecoglou had an eye-catching start to his Tottenham career. In his first 3 months in the English division, the Australian was voted the Premier League manager of the month. But, the recent months have not been too kind to the former Celtic boss. In the last 6 games, Spurs had 5 defeats! The loss […] The post Ange Postecoglou Claims Tottenham’s Loss to Manchester City Was ‘Worst Experience as Manager’ appeared first on EssentiallySports.

2024-05-18T10:54:56Z

The EFL play-offs are great, but the cheating needs to stop

​​They have caused much misery for Peterborough United in the last two seasons, but the play-offs remain one of the great introductions to English football.

2024-05-18T14:01:24Z

Indoor sports centre ‘dead in water’ without council support

Indoor centre could host multiple sports and boost local economy.

2024-05-17T17:09:22Z

Thiago Silva says Chelsea flops would have ROCKS thrown at them in Brazil in brutal parting shot

Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of the Premier League season and admits their efforts this term haven't been good enough - which would result in a huge backlash back in Brazil

2024-05-18T17:59:02Z

Crusaders' playoff hopes hang by thread, after penalty try costs dearly against Brumbies

The defending champions need a lot of things to fall their way in the next two weeks.

2024-05-18T06:58:07Z

Tyson Fury set to be stripped of world title immediately if he beats Oleksandr Usyk

Fury and Usyk clash tonight for all four heavyweight world titles - but with a mandatory challenge due, they won't hold on to them for long

2024-05-18T13:08:39Z

Who is Scottie Scheffler, the golfer charged with assault outside tournament?

Who is Scottie Scheffler, the golfer charged with assault outside tournament? - Golfer is known by fans as a family man who regularly discusses his Christian faith and loved ones

2024-05-17T15:56:18Z

What time is the Preakness Stakes today? TV channel, post time, horses & more to watch 2024 Triple Crown race

Find out everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 Preakness Stakes, including the post time, TV channel and which horses are in the race.

2024-05-18T04:43:27Z

Indy 500 qualifying schedule: Times, TV channels, live streams to watch 2024 time trials

Find out everything you need to know ahead of Indy 500 qualifying.

2024-05-18T06:28:44Z

Unbeaten Pulse suffer another major injury, with Silver Ferns shooter Walmsley sidelined

The ANZ Premiership leaders must dig deep again, after losing their third international star.

2024-05-17T08:39:19Z

Verstappen: Red Bull "severely off the pace" in Imola F1 practice

Max Verstappen says Red Bull is "severely off the pace" for Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after struggling with his car handling at Imola on Friday.

2024-05-17T16:52:44Z

Supercars Perth: Mostert ends Ford's victory drought

Chaz Mostert has taken his maiden win of the 2024 Supercars season after a dominant drive at Wanneroo Raceway in Western Australia.

2024-05-18T09:25:32Z

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.

2024-05-17T01:24:54Z

'Bad's been really destructive': Kiwi Fox hopes fun is answer to uneven form at Valhalla

Compatriot Kazuma Kobori will make his Major debut at the PGA Championship.

2024-05-16T07:05:00Z

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou makes clear who his Spurs fury is aimed at

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou made headlines with his post-match press conference after the loss to Manchester City - now he's reiterated his feelings and explained why he was so upset

2024-05-18T04:41:51Z

Arne Slot finally breaks silence over becoming next Liverpool manager

Arne Slot finally breaks silence over becoming next Liverpool manager - Arne Slot is expected to be officially announced by Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp’s departure

2024-05-17T14:57:32Z

Blues overrun Highlanders at Eden Park to stay atop Super Rugby Pacific table

The Aucklanders also claim the Gordon Hunter Trophy contested between the two franchises.

2024-05-18T09:13:28Z

Kiwi Nyika remains undefeated with statement win on Fury v Usyk undercard

The Hamiltonian extended his unbeaten professional streak to nine in Saudi Arabia.

2024-05-18T20:00:19Z

Marcus Rashford told he needs to get away from Erik ten Hag for sake of his career

Marcus Rashford has been linked with a move away from Manchester United having struggled for form, scoring just eight goals in all competitions this season

2024-05-18T15:13:47Z

Sainz: Ferrari F1 upgrade expectations "completely out of reality"

Carlos Sainz says his Ferrari Formula 1 team's upgrade package for Imola "worked exactly as we expected", calming down the "out of reality" expectations in Italy.

2024-05-18T18:42:03Z

Roberto De Zerbi wanted to join the best — then they overlooked him

Roberto De Zerbi wanted to join the best — then they overlooked him - De Zerbi and Brighton will split at the end of the season, with Manchester United his final game in charge of the Seagulls, following poor results and speculation linking the Italian with vacancies at Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich

2024-05-03T06:20:44Z

Boxing fans forced to pay £25 to watch Fury v Usyk on pay-per-view

Furious boxing fans have labelled the lack of radio coverage for the Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk fight a 'tradegy' as supporters are forced to cough up £25 to watch the clash on pay-per-view.

2024-05-18T10:06:54Z

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders v ACT Brumbies at Canberra's GIO Stadium - Live

Join us at 4:30pm to see if the defending champions can keep their slim playoff hopes alive against their Aussie rivals.

2024-05-17T11:09:45Z

PGA Championship 2024: Explaining the controversial rules decision that made things messy at Valhalla

LOUISVILLE — Apparently, you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t. While preferred lies have become a weekly routine on the PGA Tour, allowing lift, clean and place at major championships remains taboo. In was just two years ago where Daniel Berger received some flak for asking an Augusta National official if preferred lies would be in effec...

2024-05-18T15:35:05Z

Police report reveals details of Scottie Scheffler’s arrest as bus crash victim identified

Police report reveals details of Scottie Scheffler’s arrest as bus crash victim identified - Scheffler faces one Class C felony, which carries a five to 10 year prison term and fines up to $10,000

2024-05-17T19:41:56Z

Man Utd news: Sir Jim Ratcliffe handed Thomas Tuchel boost as manager signs contract

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is weighing up Erik ten Hag's future, with two games of the season left to potentially determine whether or not he continues as manager

2024-05-18T04:11:43Z

What's behind the penalty confusion after Imola's chaotic F3 sprint?

Confusion reigned in the Formula 3 sprint race at Imola with top three Noel Leon, Oliver Goethe and Tim Tramnitz perplexed by the penalties and investigations surrounding them.

2024-05-18T11:10:49Z

Jurgen Klopp's demand ignored by Liverpool chiefs after 'show your class' request

Jurgen Klopp called on Liverpool to reward Joel Matip with a new contract following defender's knee injury but veteran centre back will also say goodbye to Anfield this weekend

2024-05-18T04:11:40Z

Oxford United reach the Championship which should leave Peterborough United with many regrets

The League One play-off final at Wembley emphasised what might have been for Peterborough United. In fact it confirmed what should have been.

2024-05-18T18:17:02Z

'I fought heavyweight who's on Fury vs Usyk undercard – he's going to be an all-time great'

A teenage boxer on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of the last undisputed heavyweight champion, Lennox Lewis

2024-05-18T07:07:48Z

Wellington Phoenix’s Oskar Zawada to leave club as Giancarlo Italiano reacts to Ulises Davila, Clayton Lewis arrest

The Phoenix's success has led to an increase in player valuations.

2024-05-18T18:44:27Z

Scottie Scheffler says ‘stretching in a jail cell was a first’ after arrest at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler says ‘stretching in a jail cell was a first’ after arrest at PGA Championship - The world number one said one officer had jokingly offered him ‘the full [prison] experience’ and gave him a sandwich as he waited behind bars

2024-05-17T23:27:40Z

Tottenham ready to sell five stars as Ange Postecoglou identifies two transfer priorities

Ange Postecoglou is planning to make notable changes to his Tottenham squad in the summer transfer window and his budget will be supplemented by a series of first-team player sales

2024-05-18T19:44:16Z

The Premier League has a title race problem – but Arsenal can fix it

The Premier League has a title race problem – but Arsenal can fix it - Man City are expected to win the Premier League on Sunday, but Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal can inject some drama into the final day

2024-05-18T07:00:30Z

Max Verstappen explains run-in with Imola fan during qualifying - 'So I gave him the finger'

Most fans at Imola this weekend are cheering on Ferrari and, after qualifying on pole, Red Bull racer Max Verstappen detailed a funny interaction he had with one Tifoso

2024-05-18T18:23:03Z

Black Ferns v Canada: Injury forces lone change for NZ rugby side in second Pacific Four test

Rugby: A familiar lineup will take to the pitch against Canada in Christchurch on Sunday.

2024-05-17T04:37:15Z

Wrexham Academy Executive Director Fires Shots at Pre-Ryan Reynolds Takeover Manager Following ‘Not Fast’ Jibe

The efforts taken to make Wrexham AFC what it is today are exemplary. They moved from fighting to survive in the higher levels of the English semi-professional league to being one of the most talked about clubs in lower-tier soccer. However, the old times and memories, much before Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s transformation occurred, […] The post Wrexham Academy Executive Director Fires Shots at Pre-Ryan Reynolds Takeover Manager Following...

2024-05-18T16:40:49Z

'Lit up people's hearts': Tributes flow after death of legendary All Blacks halfback Going

'Super Sid' played 29 tests for New Zealand between 1967-77.

2024-05-18T06:58:07Z