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Confident Liverpool make fresh new bids for £172m duo in double transfer bomb

Liverpool have made 'fresh new bids' to sign Paris Saint-Germain duo Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola, according to reports.

2026-08-17T07:34:31Z

Romano confirms Prem rivals 'coming' for Arsenal ace as sale decision verified

Arsenal will offload one of their most talented players over the next fortnight, and while two overseas clubs who've already called about the transfer have been named, interest from Prem sides is about to flood in.

2026-08-17T13:19:31Z

Carlos Alcaraz issued US Open warning as injury comeback plans in balance

Carlos Alcaraz's involvement at the 2026 US Open remains in doubt as fears grow that the former world No. 1 will once again be absent in New York

2026-08-17T12:58:32Z

Amy Hunt says athletics is coming back with a swagger after Birmingham heroics

Unapologetically ambitious Hunt made history with her four European Championship gold medals.

2026-08-17T14:16:43Z

Martin Odegaard puts Arsenal rivals on notice after Man City win - 'We want to win everything'

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard inspired his team to a fine 3-0 win over Manchester City to clinch the Community Shield - and then immediately set his sights on more silverware

2026-08-16T17:28:32Z

Vodka brand founded by ballboy kicked by Eden Hazard agrees £500m takeover

Charlie Morgan, who made headlines in 2013 as a Swansea City ballboy, co-founded the business with friend Jackson Quinn.

2026-08-17T14:52:42Z

Chelsea issue Martinez transfer stance amid goalkeeper domino

Chelsea issue Emi Martinez transfer stance amid goalkeeper domino - Former Arsenal ‘keeper had been linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge

2026-08-17T15:15:39Z

Badminton - India's Shetty stuns world number one Shi at World Championships

Aug 17 (Reuters) - India's Ayush Shetty produced a major upset at the badminton World Championships by knocking out defending champion and world number one Shi Yuqi of China 21-14 13-21 21-19 in the men's singles first round on Monday in New Delhi. The 21-year-old, making his World Championships debut, took the opening game with an aggressive display at the net before Shi levelled the contest.

2026-08-17T14:40:36Z

Hunter Bell produces tactical masterclass to win European 1500m crown

Georgia Hunter Bell produces tactical masterclass to seize European 1500m crown - Hunter Bell held off the competition before pulling away on the home straight to claim the European title

2026-08-16T22:02:15Z

Rory McIlroy sparks concern as he announces plans after crunch talks with PGA Tour chief

Rory McIlroy bemoaned his poor form as he finished 66th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship over the weekend following talks with PGA chief Brian Rolapp

2026-08-17T08:43:32Z

New Scotland boss Pocognoli details vision after succeeding Clarke

New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli details vision after succeeding Steve Clarke - Sebastien Pocognoli has replaced Steve Clarke as Scotland manager

2026-08-17T13:57:19Z

Turkish giants eye audacious bid for Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes

Turkish giants eye audacious bid for Man United captain Bruno Fernandes -

2026-08-17T13:12:13Z

Wout van Aert's enduring popularity has its roots in cyclocross, but it's got much bigger since then

Van Aert's return to the Vuelta a España, two years on, will once again spark major interest back home, our regular columnist writes

2026-08-17T13:37:25Z

Anger over death of cyclist Finlay Tarling after crash in Portugal

Anger over death of cyclist Finlay Tarling after crash in Portugal -

2026-08-17T10:57:14Z

Jack Whaley claims US amateur title and books major spots in gripping final day

The Englishman defeated Jay Leng Jr 4&3 to secure the biggest win of his amateur career and book a place at Augusta National, Pebble Beach and St Andrews for 2027

2026-08-17T00:42:55Z

Pinarello-Q36.5 sign deal with talented young American racer AJ August for 2027

Recent winner of Czech Tour inks three-year contract with ProTeam as breakthrough season continues

2026-08-17T14:51:55Z

Athletics-Britain's Hunt and Asher-Smith set medal records at European Championships

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Britain's Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith made history on Sunday as the former became the first athlete to claim a haul of four gold medals at the same European Championships and the latter the most successful in the competition's 92-year existence. The 24-year-old Hunt helped Britain win the mixed 4x100 metres relay in a European record time of 39.97 seconds

2026-08-16T23:15:41Z

Virgil van Dijk drops verdict on Liverpool’s new-look defence

Virgil van Dijk drops verdict on Liverpool’s new-look defence after major summer overhaul - Liverpool have made a number of changes in defence over the summer

2026-08-17T11:47:14Z

Big two on target for Knavesmire showdown

Last year’s winner Ombudsman and star three-year-old Constitution River head stellar International line-up.

2026-08-17T10:16:41Z

Spurs goalkeeper set for loan move to Italian giants Juventus

Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario set for loan move to Italian giants Juventus -

2026-08-17T10:02:13Z

‘Furious’ cycling community calls for change after Fin Tarling’s death

‘Furious’ cycling community calls for change after death of 19-year-old rider Finlay Tarling - The teenager, who rode for NSN Development, was killed in a collision with a non-race vehicle on stage eight of the Portuguese race

2026-08-17T09:57:16Z

Raheem Sterling spotted working different job as search continues to find club

Raheem Sterling has been seen taking on a different role after being left without a club this summer

2026-08-17T12:28:32Z

West Ham receive Championship wake-up call after squandering two-goal lead

Burnley 2 West Ham 2 Nuno Espírito Santo knows only too well the demands of the Championship, and is adamant that West Ham will need to strengthen if they are to prosper in it. The Portuguese head coach won the division with Wolverhampton Wanderers eight seasons ago, and is widely expected to do so again with his current club, having agreed to stay...

2026-08-16T17:30:41Z

Jordan Spieth and Shane Lowry among big names eliminated from FedEx Cup playoffs

It wasn't just the Major winners who failed to make it inside the top 50, as notable players failed to advance to the BMW Championship following on from the FedEx St. Jude Championship

2026-08-17T12:12:52Z

Man Utd 'living in the past' as transfer failings exposed in damning Liverpool comparison

Manchester United's summer transfer business is under the microscope with several of their targets choosing to move to other Premier League sides

2026-08-17T08:58:33Z

Youngsters seen tombstoning from dangerous 65ft cliff known as 'Dead Man's Cove' where dad plunged to death

Locals said they had seen tombstoning at Plymouth Hoe but stressed this time it "seemed extra dangerous" given the rocks below were clearly visible and it was not even high tide

2026-08-17T11:13:41Z

Mikel Arteta takes Julian Alvarez deal into his own hands as Arsenal transfer strategy unveiled

Mikel Arteta is seemingly taking Arsenal's pursuit of Julian Alvarez into his own hands, while outlining what may be to come in the remaining weeks of the transfer window.

2026-08-16T20:04:30Z

Arteta delivers Arsenal transfer update as deadline day nears

Mikel Arteta delivers Arsenal transfer update after Community Shield victory - Gunners may add more fresh faces in final weeks of the window

2026-08-16T17:30:42Z

Amy Hunt makes European Championships history as Team GB star caps off stunning week

Amy Hunt had enjoyed a spectacular European Athletics Championship, but the Team GB ace had the opportunity to make history in Birmingham

2026-08-16T19:43:32Z

Amy Hunt: I celebrated gold quadruple with champagne and KFC

Amy Hunt’s dream week began when she arrived at the British team hotel in Birmingham and found a golden gift with a note from her parents inside a bag of kit. “I am usually a silver jewellery girl,” says Hunt, also previously an Olympic, world and Commonwealth silver medallist. “When I opened the bag, I saw they’d left me these gorgeous earrings wi...

2026-08-17T14:05:45Z

Three major lessons De Zerbi has learned as Spurs kick-start new era

Tottenham: Three major lessons Roberto De Zerbi has learned as Spurs kick-start new era - Expectations are high after unbeaten pre-season and aggressive transfer push

2026-08-17T12:15:39Z

Arsenal trying to get rid of Martinelli, with club talks ongoing after winger said no to last offer

Arsenal remain open to offers for Gabriel Martinelli, and have been sounded out by Napoli for the Brazilian after he rejected a previous offer, according to a report.

2026-08-16T18:49:30Z

Liverpool in 'talks' to offload star Andoni Iraola 'likes a lot' – top sources

Liverpool could leave Iraola dangerously short in central midfield with Curtis Jones on course to join Inter Milan and another midfielder now the subject of talks with a LaLiga side.

2026-08-17T15:04:33Z

How Arsenal should line up against Coventry as Arteta faces huge call

How Arsenal should line up against Coventry as Mikel Arteta faces huge decision - Mikel Arteta has real dilemma for Premier League curtain-raiser after Community Shield rout

2026-08-17T14:45:39Z

Cox reveals Kohli message ahead of England Test return

Jordan Cox reveals Virat Kohli advice ahead of England Test return - Cox spent time with the Indian great at Royal Challengers Bengaluru earlier this year

2026-08-17T14:42:16Z

Chelsea set eye-watering Neto asking price amid Saudi links

Chelsea set eye-watering Pedro Neto asking price amid Saudi links - Portuguese could still leave west London before Deadline Day - but he won’t move cheaply

2026-08-17T09:30:43Z

Jeremy Jacquet scores on Liverpool debut as Cody Gakpo sends reminder - 5 talking points

LIVERPOOL 2-0 COMO: Goals from Cody Gakpo and Jeremy Jacquet ended pre-season on a high for the Reds, with Andoni Iraola getting another look at his squad at Anfield

2026-08-16T18:58:35Z

Hunt is a superstar – but here’s how GB’s sprint queen can get faster

Amy Hunt is a superstar – but here’s how Team GB’s sprint queen can get even faster - New four-time European champion Amy Hunt has made no secret of her lofty ambitions within the sport, with the 2027 world championships and the LA Olympics in 2028 the next major milestones in her quest for greatness

2026-08-17T13:57:17Z

Premier League's worst signings of the 2000s

Peeking through our fingers at the biggest transfer flops in top flight English football from 2000 to 2009.

2026-08-17T05:38:20Z

Arsenal captain Odegaard opens up on battling back from injury woes

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard opens up on battling back from injury woes -

2026-08-17T12:02:14Z

Soccer-Pocognoli targets bright future for Scotland on foundation laid by Clarke

Aug 17 (Reuters) - New Scotland coach Sebastien Pocognoli said on Monday that he intended to build on the strong foundation laid by predecessor Steve Clarke while helping develop the next generation of talent as the national team embarks on a new era. Clarke, Scotland's most successful coach, stepped down after their World Cup exit in June, bringing to an end a seven-year reign in which he guided

2026-08-17T13:25:28Z

King pair in Ebor reckoning as 50 stand ground

Royal Ascot winner Daiquiri Bay and Paradias set to run for Barbury Castle team.

2026-08-17T13:31:41Z

Keely Hodgkinson and Jodie Comer rush to comfort Katarina Johnson-Thompson after tough admission

Team GB star Katarina Johnson-Thompson has been supported by Keely Hodgkinson and Jodie Comer after sharing a heartfelt message

2026-08-17T09:58:33Z

Romano gives 'here we go' to next Tottenham transfer as offer is 'accepted'

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has given his 'here we go' confirmation as Tottenham accept an offer from Juventus for Guglielmo Vicario.

2026-08-17T09:34:32Z

Ranking every team before most unpredictable Premier League in years

Ranking every Premier League team before the most unpredictable season in years - Arsenal’s strength and depth makes them our favourites to defend their title but who will challenge them?

2026-08-17T11:07:41Z

Arsenal handed unanimous Premier League title verdict after thumping Man City

BIG DEBATE: Arsenal got their season off to the ideal start as they claimed the Community Shield, making light work of Manchester City as the champions set about defending their title

2026-08-17T12:13:30Z

Overeem outlines boxing plan as he targets clash with Verhoeven

UFC icon outlines boxing plan as he targets clash with Oleksandr Usyk rival - Interview: The former kickboxing champion and UFC title challenger is eyeing a statement entry into boxing

2026-08-17T13:02:19Z

Sebastien Pocognoli says he’s a good fit for passionate Scotland

The former Belgium international has been tasked with building on Steve Clarke’s record of qualifying for three major tournaments.

2026-08-17T13:46:42Z

Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City opener was startlingly bad

There are caveats. It was only the Community Shield – and no side has gone on to win the league after lifting the Community Shield since 2018. It was against the league champions, whose pre-season has involved far less strenuous travel than their own. By the time the season really gets going, there will be greater clarity in central midfield, with Rodri set to complete his move to Barcelona imminently. But this was a startlingly bad opening for...

2026-08-17T15:11:44Z

Barcelona eye shock Viktor Gyokeres transfer move as alternative for Arsenal target

Barcelona are looking for alternatives to Julian Alvarez, who's also been linked with Arsenal, and Viktor Gyokeres has emerged as a shock target for the La Liga giants

2026-08-17T15:28:34Z