Football

Gary Lineker makes radical proposal in bid to fix VAR and 'add to the drama'

Premier League clubs are set to participate in a vote on the future of VAR from next season but former England striker Gary Lineker believes he already has a solution

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.

Big bets landed as Poukawa wins maiden debut

A roundup of the week's racing.

Sunderland legend details club's steep decline and explains Championship struggles

Sunderland won just one of their last seven Championship matches and finished just six points above the relegation zone after once looking like play-off contenders

Mo Salah told he isn't the most important Liverpool player for incoming boss Arne Slot

Mohamed Salah faces an uncertain summer at Liverpool with Arne Slot coming in to replace Jurgen Klopp as he faces a number of big decisions, including Virgil van Dijk's contract

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.

Undisputed champion Usyk shows off his moves ahead of fight

Fury and Usyk collide in Riyadh on Saturday night, with the winner becoming the first man to rule the division since Lennox Lewis in 2000 and the first to hold the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO titles simultaneously.

Larson open to future Indy 500s if debut 'doesn't scare me'

Kyle Larson is open to the possibility of participating in future Indianapolis 500s depending on how his debut goes this year.

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

Indy 500 Fast Friday practice halted by Siegel’s flying crash

Rookie Nolan Siegel put a pause on Fast Friday practice for the 108th Running for the Indianapolis 500 after a crash that saw him briefly get airborne.

Liverpool announce second player departure this summer; no new contract

Jurgen Klopp, Pep Lijnders, Joel Matip and so many others are leaving Liverpool this summer but this isn’t the end of the farewells – with another player now leaving the club.

Is this the Premier League Team of the Season?

Ball boy kicked by Eden Hazard now worth £56m and named on Under 40 Rich List

More than a decade after his infamous incident with Chelsea forward Eden Hazard in a League Cup game, Charlie Morgan is one of the richest young people in the UK

Premier League announce which four matches will be broadcast live on TV for final day

Premier League announce which four matches will be broadcast live on TV for final day - Both Arsenal and Man City will be shown live as the title is decided

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.

Jurgen Klopp mocks Steven Gerrard during final Liverpool press conference - 'Good luck'

Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool this weekend with his goalkeeping coach, John Achterberg, also departing and moving to Saudi Arabia where he'll work under Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq

Dele Alli handed Everton lifeline despite contract situation as club confirm exits

Dele Alli's contract at Everton will expire this summer but the midfielder will be allowed to remain with the club as he continues his recovery from a lengthy injury

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

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

Mikel Arteta makes Son Heung-min claim after painful Man City miss

A devastating moment for Arsenal fans...

‘Only way out of this mess’ – Gary Lineker proposes solution to VAR controversy with Premier League clubs set to vote on scrapping technology

Gary Lineker has proposed an idea to solve the issues surrounding VAR amid calls to remove it from football.

Man City warned 115 charges 'couldn't be any more serious' and Premier League relegation inevitable if found guilty

Former Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson has warned the club about the seriousness of their 115 Premier League charges.

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta talks next job as club stalwart confirms Emirates exit

Mikel Arteta has show himself to be one of Europe's elite managers but the Arsenal boss admits he eventually was to head to Spain as he eyes a final day success

Rory McIlroy falters as Xander Schauffele leads by one at US PGA

Rory McIlroy requires a rousing Saturday here at the USPGA if he is to put himself in the mix for a first major title in 10 years. However, Tiger Woods’s challenge for a fifth Wanamaker Trophy ended prematurely after the 48-year-old suffered two triple-bogeys in three holes early in his second-round on his way to a 77 and a seven-over total to come...

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

Real Madrid's locker room 'revolution': Florentino Perez's future top signings for 2024/25

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

Indoor sports centre ‘dead in water’ without council support

Indoor centre could host multiple sports and boost local economy.

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

Chelsea suffer ‘painful’ blow after Reece James gets extended ban

Chelsea suffer ‘painful’ blow after Reece James gets extended ban - James is set to face a four-match ban after being sent off against Brighton

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.

Manchester City have received a massive boost ahead of Sunday’s must win match against West Ham

Manchester City has received a major boost ahead of Sunday’s must win game against West Ham. Pep Guardiola’s side must beat the Hammers to clinch a fourth consecutive Premier League title.

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

A-League semi: Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory at Wellington's Sky Stadium - Live

Join us at 6:30pm, as the team from the capital try to reach their first-ever Grand Final.

'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

Graeme Souness shuts down Simon Jordan questioning Jurgen Klopp with two-word response

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness coolly shut down Simon Jordan's questioning of Jurgen Klopp's elite managerial status with a simple two-word response to the former Crystal Palace owner

Boxing Tonight: TV channels, live streams, start times and fight cards

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet tonight in the biggest heavyweight fight since Lennox Lewis stopped Mike Tyson more than 20 years ago

Premier League plans two huge rule changes that will impact Liverpool and Arne Slot

Liverpool and other Premier League clubs are set to vote on whether to scrap VAR. There are plans in place to make changes to two current rules for next season.

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

Ian Wright makes Arsenal final-day title prediction and speaks out on Son miss

'My life flashed in front of me!'

'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.

Tyson Fury prepares for heavyweight fight against Usyk in Riyadh

Fury and Usyk collide in Riyadh on Saturday night, with the winner becoming the first man to rule the division since Lennox Lewis in 2000 and the first to hold the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO titles simultaneously.

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 Moyes' response to whether West Ham will do Declan Rice and Arsenal favour

West Ham must stop Man City to give Arsenal and Declan Rice any chance of winning the Premier League title but departing Hammers manager says that is not part of his thinking

Blow for Tottenham: Ange confirms midfielder is now a doubt for the final game

Tottenham Hotspur have struggled big time in the final stretch of the season, losing 5 out of their last 6 Premier League games. As a result, Spurs missed the chance to secure a coveted Champions League spot, failing to capitalise on Aston Villa’s inconsistent form.

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.

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.

Manchester City are preparing for more final day drama

Manchester City are currently continuing their preparations for the final Premier League game of the season. Pep Guardiola’s side will face West Ham on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium.

'Remember all that he has given to our game': All Blacks great Going dies, aged 80

The proud Northlander redefined halfback play.

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.