Soccer

Newcastle star sends message to club as Arsenal line up £100m move for Isak

The Newcastle striker has emerged as one of Arsenal's top targets for the summer.

Emma Raducanu learns fate with unexpected chance to further boost ranking at Madrid Open

Emma Raducanu has an improved chance to pick up more valuable ranking points at the Madrid Open after her draw was changed at the last minute. The former British No 1 has found some good form since the change to the clay court season having won four of her last five matches. She helped Great Britain beat France in their Billie Jean King Cup tie bef...

Where are they now? The 10 best wonderkids of 2020 according to GOAL

It's the time of year when GOAL releases its NXGN list of 50 wonderkids they expect to dominate the future of football.

Sergio Perez on thin ice as Red Bull star at risk of being banned from F1 race

Sergio Perez has enjoyed a strong start to the 2024 campaign, but the Mexican could soon be in for an unwelcome surprise.

Mark Williams falls at first Crucible hurdle to 21-year-old sensation

Si stuns the three-time champion.

‘I’d be challenging Lewis Hamilton’ – Fellow multi-time champion reveals surprise ‘gift’ for racing

“I’d probably be challenging Lewis Hamilton, round a Formula 1 track, probably give him a good run for his money as well."

Audi and Mercedes line-ups predicted as David Croft solves latest F1 ‘silly season’

"Because I think that makes logical sense for them..."

‘Solely his fault’ – Lance Stroll F1 exit fear theory raised in scathing verdict

"This is almost like, 'We're going to back Lance because we want him to stay with the team'."

Andrew Flintoff’s son makes century for Lancashire second XI

Andrew Flintoff’s son makes century for Lancashire second XI - Rocky Flintoff, 16, hit 116 against Warwickshire in the Second XI Championship.

Major League Rugby: Five things we learnt including a statement win and impossible predictions

Week Eight of the Major League Rugby season was perhaps the finest so far with dramatic victories and surprise defeats as the competition continued.

Ferrari Set For Big-Money F1 Title Sponsor Deal?

Ahead of Lewis Hamilton‘s arrival at Ferrari, the fabled Italian Formula 1 team is now tipped to sign a lucrative deal with a title sponsor.…

Tiger Woods to receive $100m equity payment for staying loyal to PGA Tour

Tiger Woods will today receive an email from Sawgrass HQ informing him that he will receive up to $100 million in equity for staying loyal to the PGA Tour, with Rory McIlroy benefitting possibly to the tune of $50m for not joining LIV. Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour commissioner, will press the button on the ultra-personal messages that have been eagerl...

Lance Stroll at centre of fresh F1 criticism from rival driver with penalty system questioned – F1 news round-up

Lance Stroll was not in people's best books, while another hopeful race host met Stefano Domenicali - all in Tuesday's F1 news.

New Adrian Newey destination suggested amid ‘big-money’ Aston Martin offer

"They've already shown that they're going in the right direction. They're definitely a team on the make."

Emma Raducanu vs Maria Lourdes Carle LIVE: Madrid Open latest score and updates from first-round match

Emma Raducanu vs Maria Lourdes Carle LIVE: Madrid Open latest score and updates from first-round match - Raducanu will look to build on her strong form on clay against the qualifier in the first-round of the Madrid Open

Dwight Yorke tells Man Utd to raid Premier League rival for £80m-rated duo

'The deals should be done already, try chucking £80million or something like that for both of them.'

Anthony Davis' Frustration Boils Over

Anthony Davis shined in last night's contest, but the frustration of losing that game got to him as he walked out irritated after a question.

West Ham in talks with Julen Lopetegui over replacing David Moyes in summer

West Ham have held productive talks with the former Wolves manager, Julen Lopetegui, over replacing David Moyes this summer. Lopetegui, who has been out of work since last summer, has been on the London Stadium club’s radar for several months and made a strong impression during discussions over the job. A final decision has not been made and there are alternative options to the 57-year-old Spaniard, who has spoken to Milan about replacing...

Andrew Strauss: My England team would beat the Bazballers

“Oh, you lazy git.” With these words, Sir Andrew Strauss admonishes himself for missing a backhand volley on the padel court. We are at the plush Hurlingham Club in Fulham. Strauss is not a member, but is preparing for his newest venture: The Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic. The competition will feature current and former athletes – including Strauss,...

Head-to-head stats highlight why Test cricket is greatest sporting format

Let’s start, as all bad pieces of writing should, with a cliche: cricket is an individual sport dressed as a team game. Every match comprises hundreds or thousands of contests between a batter and a bowler. That unusual gameplay is one of the main reasons why Test cricket, in particular, touches the parts other sports cannot reach. But never mind all that soulful, meaning-of-life stuff; we’re here to talk about the joys of the humble statgasm....

Chelsea: Conor Gallagher responds to young fan who demanded players 'fight for the shirt'

Chelsea: Conor Gallagher responds to young fan who demanded players 'fight for the shirt' - The young fan’s sign caught the attention of TV cameras during the 5-0 loss at Arsenal

Leandro Trossard interrupts Ben White to emphatically end debate about Arsenal star

Arsenal defender Ben White scored two goals in the same Premier League game for the very first time to help Mikel Arteta's team seal a comprehensive 5-0 win against Chelsea

Red Bull target two "interesting" F1 stars as father of one told "he has to come to us"

Sergio Perez is out of contract at the end of the season and Red Bull are considering their options - though two "interesting" candidates have already penned new deals

Sir Jim Ratcliffe told £80m Man Utd forward targets are ‘proper players’ who would eclipse current stars

A legendary United old boy has urged the club to spend big money on two top Premier League attackers from the same club this summer

Diogo Jota injury: Jurgen Klopp issues update on Liverpool forward

A major blow for Liverpool.

Another blow for FSG as second Liverpool deal collapses alongside Amorim

It has been a bad few days for FSG and new CEO Michael Edwards.

Tennis-Djokovic mulls going without coach after 20 years as a professional

(Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic is considering going without a coach after 20 years in professional tennis, the Serb said after receiving the top men's honour at the Laureus awards. The 24-time Grand Slam title-winner ended a five-year partnership with Croatian coach Goran Ivanisevic last month following his third-round exit at Indian Wells. He had former doubles world number one

Rory McIlroy explains PGA Tour U-turn after talk of £672m LIV Golf switch

Rory McIlroy has explained his decision to rejoin the PGA Tour's policy board, having backtracked on his initial stance to step down.

Man Utd vs Sheffield United: Confirmed team news, injury latest and predicted lineup

United get back to Premier League action tonight.

Christian Horner's 'stingy' offer revealed as F1 driver's dad steps in for Red Bull negotiations

Nico Rosberg has claimed that Christian Horner approached Carlos Sainz about a possible deal to join Red Bull from next year, but the offer was considered 'stingy'. The F1 grid is set for a huge shake-up next year with more than half the grid out of contract. Lewis Hamilton's switch to Ferrari looks set to create a domino effect with Sainz's future...

LIV Golf 'happy' to open talks with Rory McIlroy as Greg Norman clarifies stance

Following speculation that Rory McIlroy had been offered an eye-watering sum to depart the PGA Tour for LIV Golf, the Northern Irishman and Greg Norman have provided some clarity to the situation

Female Grand Slam champion refuses to watch rivals as 'men's tennis is more interesting'

One reigning Grand Slam champion has made some candid comments about the female game.

Lewis Hamilton caught up in awkward lie as George Russell outs Mercedes team-mate

Lewis Hamilton endured a difficult time of things at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Erik ten Hag finally explains why Amad Diallo has been used so sparingly for Man Utd

The 21-year-old is yet to start a match this season.

Chelsea's stance on sacking Mauricio Pochettino after heavy Arsenal defeat

Chelsea fans called for Pochettino's dismissal after the 5-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Pundit confused by exit news out of Tottenham as club open transfer talks

A pundit has been left confused by some "surprising" exit news out of Tottenham as transfer talks apparently already begin.

Madrid farewell for king of clay: Rafael Nadal bids for one last miracle

Towards the end of last week, before most of the 192 players in the Madrid Open main draw singles had even touched down in the Spanish capital, Rafael Nadal was already pounding balls on the courts of the Caja Mágica in preparation for the coming tournament. The four-time champion’s early arrival made sense. He is, after all, in a race against time to find at least a semblance of form before it’s too late. Not only is he tasked with somehow...

All Blacks greats pick their five key players New Zealand Rugby must tie down long-term including the ‘critical’ playmaker

Justin Marshall and Jeff Wilson believes that it is vital New Zealand Rugby tie down these players.

Reds open talks with Feyenoord for Arne Slot

Jurgen Klopp's successor looks a step closer to being appointed with the news that Liverpool have opened talks with Feyenoord for Arne Slot.

Christian Horner snaps at Max Verstappen claim after Lando Norris accusation

Lando Norris was an impressive second at the Chinese Grand Prix but it was business as usual for Max Verstappen and Red Bull who dominated the Shanghai race weekend

Sacked Peterborough United manager 'hurt and disappointed' by the way his departure was handled

Dan Lawlor says he was ‘hurt and disappointed’ to be sacked by Peterborough United Women over the phone.

'You can't say that's OK!' - Rio Ferdinand demands rule change to punish Chelsea star

Chelsea were lucky to avoid being reduced to 10 men.

Liverpool 'to switch from Nike to Adidas kits' as Reds strike new mega money deal

Liverpool are closing in on a new kit deal with Adidas, having been supplied by Nike for the past four years, though the Americans have been beaten by their fierce rivals in the latest tender process

One Wild Nikola Jokić Stat Perfectly Sums Up His Playoff Dominance

Jokić continues his absurd dominance in the postseason with a feat that has never been done before.

British football mourns the death of Leighton James

Antony breaks silence on controversial FA Cup semi-final celebration after Man Utd win

'The way our fans were treated was not nice.'

Ally McCoist says two Chelsea stars were exposed during embarrassing Arsenal defeat

A harrowing evening for Chelsea fans.

Exclusive: Hull KR forward George King offered to Super League clubs

King has a long-term deal at Rovers until 2027.

Who all 27 Premier League referees support, where they're from and known issues with clubs

As Nottingham Forest's row with PGMOL, the Premier League and FA rumbles on following last weekend's Everton defeat, Mirror Football has compiled a list of each referee's affiliations

Soccer-Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Serbia's Novak Djokovic captured the top men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony on Monday. Bonmati, who has cemented her place at the top of women's football by winning FIFA's The Best, Ballon d'Or and World Cup MVP among other accomplishments, made her way