Football

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.

What we learned in Friday practice for the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix

F1’s return to Europe meant a raft of upgrades plus some tricky track characteristics, with Red Bull on the backfoot, and Ferrari and McLaren battling to grab the spotlight at Imola.

Is this the Premier League Team of the Season?

Preakness Stakes 2024 predictions, Mystik Dan odds: Win, place, show, trifecta, 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?

Agent says Tottenham star would be perfect for Manchester City

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky Van de Ven has emerged as a standout performer in his debut Premier League season, seamlessly integrating into Ange Postecoglou’s XI.

Indoor sports centre ‘dead in water’ without council support

Indoor centre could host multiple sports and boost local economy.

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.

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.

Speaking from experience, Hamilton backs Antonelli as his Mercedes F1 successor

Lewis Hamilton has backed youngster Andrea Kimi Antonelli as his successor at the Mercedes Formula 1 team, and there are several reasons to agree with him.

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

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

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.

F1 Imola GP: Leclerc completes Friday sweep as Verstappen struggles continue

Charles Leclerc swept Friday practice for Formula 1’s 2024 Imola Grand Prix – leading FP2 where McLaren ran Ferrari close and Red Bull’s struggles with Max Verstappen continued.

Aaron Ramsdale agrees deal to join Arsenal's Premier League rivals this summer

The England goalkeeper has almost certainly played his last game for the Gunners.

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.

LPGA: Rose Zhang not alone; multiple players withdraw from Liberty National event

Multiple players joined Rose Zhang and withdrew from the Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National due to suspicious illness.

‘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.

Manchester United may be forced to hand Bruno Fernandes bumper new contract after ultimatum

Bruno Fernandes' future at Manchester United is uncertain heading into the summer transfer window with the playmaker keen to land himself a new deal amid interest from Saudi Arabia

John Daly withdraws from 2024 PGA Championship

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — John Daly withdrew on Friday morning ahead of the second round of the 106th playing of the PGA Championship. Daly, 58, the winner of the 1991 PGA Championship, cited a thumb injury. He made his 30th career start at the PGA on Thursday…

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.

Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory: Bandwagoners’ guide to biggest game in A-League club’s history

With all welcome aboard, we have a handy cheat sheet to get you ready for Saturday night.

Fabrizio Romano: ‘Documents in place’ ahead of breaking Liverpool announcement

Arne Slot to Liverpool Football Club has appeared a formality for quite some time now. Inevitably, out of respect to both parties (and the need to finalise compensation details), an official announcement has been in-waiting.

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

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

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

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

Lynch: Scottie Scheffler got cuffed, but golf world's reaction was even more embarrassing

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It’s been 14 months since the Department of Justice found the Louisville Metro Police Department routinely violated civil rights — including by making unlawful arrests during traffic stops — but you’d be forgiven for…

Makeshift Hurricanes hold off Moana Pasifika to retake Super Rugby Pacific lead

The team from the capital sneak past the tabletopping Blues, who will face Highlanders on Saturday.

Robin van Persie's decision to snub Erik ten Hag pays off as first managerial job confirmed

Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie snubbed Erik ten Hag is favour of staying at Feyenoord and has now been handed the top job as manager of Dutch outfit Heerenveen

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.

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

Fury, Usyk leave talking for ring in build-up to historic heavyweight unification bout

The last boxer to was all the belts was Brit Lennox Lewis in 1999.

Clumsy Chiefs edge Rebels to consolidate top-three position on Super Rugby Pacific table

Melbourne were playing possibly their last-ever home game in the competition.

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

A devastating moment for Arsenal fans...

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

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.

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

Why are Chelsea paying more than Estevao’s release clause to sign Palmeiras striker?

Chelsea are willing to pay over the odds to sign Palmeiras sensation Willian Estevao - but there is a good reason behind it

Former All Black Sid Going dies at age 80

Going is considered to be one of the finest halfbacks to ever played the game.

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

Scottie Scheffler sinks 167-yard eagle at PGA Championship

On the eve of this week's major in Kentucky, Scheffler, 27, announced in a heartfelt post on Instagram that he and wife Meredith have welcomed their first child together.

Tyson Fury offered tactical advice for Oleksandr Usyk undisputed fight

Fury takes on Usyk in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night for the chance to become the first undisputed heavyweight world champion for 25 years

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

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...

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.

Liverpool has $11m incentive to allow Luis Díaz transfer this summer amid Barcelona interest

Luis Díaz faces an uncertain future at Liverpool. Barcelona is keeping tabs on the Colombian, with Liverpool facing further payments to Porto if he stays put.

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.

Jürgen Klopp makes final demand to Liverpool fans ahead of emotional Anfield farewell

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has been speaking ahead of his final game in charge of the club. He will bring an end to nine years at Anfield against Wolves on Sunday.

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.

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