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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.

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.

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.

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

10 facts you didn't know about Michael Jordan

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.

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.

Every current Premier League club's best goalkeeper in history

'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.

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'.

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.

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.

Bukayo Saka ups the ante during Arsenal's warm-weather training camp in Dubai as he closes in on timely return - but eagle-eyed fans spot worrying post-surgery scar

Saka had to be substituted after suffering the injury during the first half of Arsenal's 5-1 win away to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on December 21 due to the blow.

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:

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.

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.

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.

Grading Super Bowl LIX after the Eagles dominate the Chiefs

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.

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

Ex-Man United goalkeeper Ben Foster claims Jadon Sancho's one-word message to Marcus Rashford shows the 'toxicity' in club's dressing room

Rashford, exiled by United boss Ruben Amorim , had played his first game since mid-December after coming off the bench in the second half of Villa's 2-1 victory.

Derek Chisora bursts into tears as he enters the arena ahead of final UK bout against Otto Wallin - with Manchester showdown billed 'The Last Dance' for 41-year-old veteran

Billed as 'The Last Dance', the showdown is set to mark Chisora's final fight on UK soil as he begins to bring the curtain down on an 18-year career in professional boxing.

Anthony Davis breaks silence after stunning Dallas Mavericks debut ends badly with non-contact injury

After lighting up the Houston Rockets with an excellent first half on Saturday, the injury-prone Davis exited the game after a non-contact injury.

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.

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

Marcus Rashford sends nine-word message to Aston Villa fans after Man United outcast played for the first time since DECEMBER in FA Cup win over Spurs

Rashford played his first game in 59 days when he made a cameo in Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Tottenham. Rashford's Villa debut came a week after he sealed a loan move away from United.

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

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.

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.

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.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti admits Pep Guardiola's Man City are a 'nightmare' to prepare for ahead of Champions League play-off first leg

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed Manchester City are still giving Real Madrid nightmares ahead of Tuesday's Champions League play-off first leg at the Etihad.

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.

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.

The forgotten Aussie NFL hero - why Jordan Mailata is not the first Australian to win a Super Bowl ring

While Jordan Mailata's Super Bowl LVII victory with the Philadelphia Eagles is a huge occasion for Australian sport, he is not the first Aussie to earn a Super Bowl ring as some have claimed

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

Unai Emery gives verdict on Rashford debut after Aston Villa win

Newcastle set to beat Barcelona and Real Madrid to the signing of 18-year -old Malaga starlet Antonio Cordero this summer

EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE AND SIMON JONES: Newcastle are set to beat Barcelona and Real Madrid to the signing of Malaga winger Antonio Cordero.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Man United owners 'to stay away from Denis Law's funeral' as the Glazer family look to avoid fan backlash

Law, who revealed in August 2021 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and vascular dementia, died at the age of 84 back in January.

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.

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.