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LeBron says inspirational display in win over Bucks not fuelled by MVP snub

NBA superstar LeBron James reiterated "it's never been about individual" after he starred in the Lakers' victory over the Bucks.

2021-01-22T09:45:21Z

Chan 2021: Rwanda wary of Morocco’s set-piece threat – Mashami

The Amavubi tactician admits they will face a tough task of beating the Atlas Lions in their second group match on Monday

2021-01-22T10:47:56Z

Liverpool’s alarming slump threatens more than title hopes as top-four panic grows

The champions of England, already so devoid of confidence, would do well not to look at the Premier League’s form table over the past five fixtures. Without a win and having scored just once over that stretch, they sit 16th, sandwiched between West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield United. Just over a month ago, Liverpool were considered overwhelming favourites to be crowned the division’s best again after a 7-0 exhibition against Crystal Palace....

2021-01-22T08:25:18Z

Jamie Carragher annoyed with what Mohamed Salah did "three or four times" vs Burnley

Liverpool's incredible home record came to an end after nearly four years on Thursday night with a shock 1-0 defeat to Burnley

2021-01-22T09:24:56Z

Liverpool's front three given goals target as they fail to fire in Burnley loss

Liverpool failed to score for the fourth successive league game as their unbeaten home run was ended by Burnley and their attack has copped plenty of criticism following another blunt display

2021-01-22T11:10:10Z

Ross Stewart: Aberdeen and Hibs named price for reported target

Ross County boss John Hughes has revealed the likely price it would take to prise Ross Stewart from the Staggies this month.

2021-01-22T09:38:23Z

Mikel Arteta adds to Arsenal's lost £160m as history repeats itself

Arsenal have let Mesut Ozil and Sokratis Papastathopoulos leave the club - joining a long list of investments allowed to depart for free in recent years without giving any return

2021-01-22T09:24:59Z

West Brom could land a new Brunt in 42-cap beast, Big Sam dubbed him a "shining light" - opinion

West Brom could finally replace Chris Brunt by signing Crystal Palace outcast James McCarthy this January transfer window.

2021-01-22T11:22:36Z

Mino Raiola comment ridiculed after Paul Pogba explains reason he wanted to leave Man Utd

Back in December Paul Pogba's agent revealed his client was unhappy at Manchester United and that he wanted to leave in the January transfer window, but things have changed

2021-01-22T11:10:02Z

Bottas: F1 "Couch commentator" criticism motivates me to perform

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas says armchair critics who feel he should be doing better against Lewis Hamilton only serve to motivate him rather than get him down

2021-01-22T09:16:02Z

Man City to use Cheltenham Town bar as changing room

2021-01-22T09:51:06Z

Jurgen Klopp takes full responsibility for Liverpool slump ahead of Manchester United FA Cup clash

Jurgen Klopp took full blame as Liverpool’s slump continued with defeat to Burnley on Thursday night. And ahead of the Premier League champions’ FA Cup fourth round tie against Manchester United, he admitted he feels like he’s been punched in the face. Liverpool made it four league games without a goal in the 1-0 loss to Burnley, which ended an unbeaten run at Anfield that dates back to 2017. Ashley Barnes’ 83rd-minute penalty also made it a...

2021-01-22T11:03:39Z

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta urges Chelsea to stick with Frank Lampard

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta survived a difficult run of form earlier this season and looks to have turned the club around, he believes Frank Lampard should also be given the same chance at Chelsea.

2021-01-22T09:59:32Z

'Actively trying to add' - Rangers boss Steven Gerrard delivers transfer message

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has revealed the club are “actively” trying to add to the squad for the summer.

2021-01-22T09:53:25Z

Price tag set for Rangers target predicted to become £30k-a-week star

Rangers are understood to still be interested in Peterborough United ace Siriki Dembele.

2021-01-22T09:08:21Z

Kizito 'sure Uganda will conquer Afcon U20, qualify for World Cup'

The Hippos earned a slot for the continental competition for the first time after emerging champions of Cecafa in Tanzania

2021-01-22T10:33:41Z

SPFL begins concussion substitute consultation as clubs asked to vote on mid-season rule change

IFAB has given permission for trials to begin this season and Scotland could lead the way.

2021-01-22T10:34:28Z

West Ham set to let Issa Diop leave on loan

West Ham have given the green light for Issa Diop to leave the London Stadium on loan this window, according to fresh insights from Football Insider. The 24-year-old defender joined the Hammers in the summer of 2018 for £22m, a club-record fee at the time. Valued by Transfermarkt at £18m, the Frenchman has enjoyed two strong seasons under both David Moyes and his predecessor Manuel Pellegrini but has recently found himself falling down the...

2021-01-22T10:33:59Z

Celtic defensive groundhog day as lightning strikes 22 times to set 10 In A Row chances ablaze

The Parkhead outfit have been dreadful from dead balls in this nightmare season.

2021-01-22T10:34:53Z

Mat Ryan confirmed as Arsenal's first January transfer in unexpected move

Arsenal have signed Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan on loan until the end of the season to provide competition for Bernd Leno

2021-01-22T11:09:57Z

Is Suarez already Simeone's best signing? Atletico Madrid boss hails 'amazing' striker

Atletico Madrid are seven points clear in LaLiga, and Diego Simeone was asked if Luis Suarez ranked as his best signing.

2021-01-22T11:20:07Z

Rangers injury update as Steven Gerrard confirms return of 'big player'

Ryan Jack is set to return for Rangers against Ross County on Saturday.

2021-01-22T10:08:21Z

Celtic 'would prefer' to keep Neil Lennon until the end of the season ahead of operations overhaul

The Parkhead club are said to be keen to keep their manager in place until this season is wrapped up at which point they intend to reshape the football department.

2021-01-22T09:19:29Z

West Ham to reward David Moyes with new contract at end of season

West Ham are delighted with their revival under David Moyes and intend to reward him with a new contract at the end of the season. Although Moyes is nearing the end of his 18-month deal, there is unlikely to be any doubt over his future over the next few months. The situation is different from the Scot’s first spell at the London Stadium. Although Moyes saved West Ham from relegation after replacing Slaven Bilic on a six-month deal in November...

2021-01-22T10:49:42Z

Forget Origi: £99m-rated Liverpool ace who lost possession 39x badly betrayed Klopp - opinion

Trent Alexander-Arnold was once again far from his best as he produced a shocking display against Burnley in the defeat at Anfield on Thursday night.

2021-01-22T10:07:31Z

Chorley’s magical FA Cup journey a reminder of what’s at stake amid non-league football crisis

When a non-league club meets a Premier League heavyweight in the FA Cup, the usual cliches are sure to come up. You’ll hear how David is currently a hundred or so places beneath Goliath in the pyramid; fans will watch from their bathroom window on an adjacent housing estate; the centre-forward will be a postman and you’ll be told, yes, he always delivers. There will be variations on those same themes at Victory Park on Friday night, when...

2021-01-22T10:39:07Z

Man Utd's reaction to Donny van de Beek offers proves what they think of summer signing

Donny van de Beek has struggled for opportunities at Man Utd but the Red Devils are not prepared to let the player leave amid loan offers for the Dutchman in January

2021-01-22T10:10:01Z

Stirling Albion boss Kevin Rutkiewicz frustrated at suspension of League 2 until end of the month

Stirling Albion manager Kevin Rutkiewicz says players are disappointed and want to be playing football as they continue to bid for promotion.

2021-01-22T10:34:27Z

Scarlets v Cardiff Blues kick-off time, TV channel, live stream info and team news

The Scarlets host Cardiff Blues at Parc y Scarlets tonight: what time is kick-off? Is it being shown on S4C? What's the team news?

2021-01-22T10:14:29Z

Ferrari Academy driver Armstrong makes DAMS F2 switch

Ferrari Driver Academy member Marcus Armstrong will join Formula 2 champion squad DAMS for his second campaign in the Formula 1 feeder series

2021-01-22T10:31:06Z

Solskjaer's soft approach could be the key to Paul Pogba's revitalised Manchester United form

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is getting the best out of Paul Pogba, thanks to a calm and inclusive management style

2021-01-22T11:16:12Z

British Athletics cancels indoor championships due to COVID-19

2021-01-22T10:31:13Z

Why Manchester United paid £37m for Amad Diallo after 76 minutes of first team football

Amad Diallo had barely played an hour of senior football and still does not have a competitive start to his name. His transfer fee is a question agents have been seeking an answer to.

2021-01-22T11:16:40Z

Wolves must unleash "outstanding" rarely-seen 18y/o with "a bit of everything" tonight - opinion

Wolves boss Nuno Santo must consider unleashing young winger Theo Corbeanu on Chorley in the FA Cup on Friday.

2021-01-22T09:22:32Z

John Terry sends message to Liverpool as Reds fall short of Chelsea unbeaten record

Liverpool's loss to Burnley means Chelsea's 86-game home unbeaten run still remains the record

2021-01-22T10:02:37Z

Is Chorley vs Wolves on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch FA Cup fixture

Wolverhampton Wanderers will seek to use the FA Cup as a springboard to rediscover form, when they travel to non-league side Chorley in the fourth round on Friday evening. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have been in appalling form for the past two months, despite beating Crystal Palace in the third round. They were beaten by relegation-threatened West Brom last time out and have dropped to 14th in the Premier League table after taking just two...

2021-01-22T07:33:31Z

Liverpool fans criticise Oxlade-Chamberlain after latest poor showing

A number of Liverpool fans have criticised Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, following a hugely disappointing performance against Burnley. The Reds were stunned at Anfield on Thursday night, losing 1-0 to the Clarets, as their long unbeaten home run in the Premier League went up in smoke. Ashley Barnes’ late penalty proved to be the difference between the two sides, on a night when Liverpool’s title hopes took an almighty blow. It was the latest lifeless...

2021-01-22T10:33:59Z

Plato to make 2021 BTCC return with PMR Vauxhall squad

British Touring Car Championship wins record holder Jason Plato has put a stop to rumours that he would not return to the series in 2021

2021-01-22T10:16:01Z

Manchester United transfer news: Bayern Munich to challenge Premier League quartet for Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano

The young centre-back is set to leave his club at the end of the season.

2021-01-22T10:56:05Z

Neco Williams: ‘There’s nowhere better to learn than at Liverpool - I just have to take every chance I get’

A smile spreads across Neco Williams’ face as he remembers the route home from Liverpool’s training ground. Sprawled across the back seat, not so much weathered as beaten by a storm, the drive back to Wales felt about “three hours long”, and for the sake of light relief his grandfather would point out all the old buildings and factories, reciting their names until Williams had learnt each one by heart. Cefn Mawr, once an old mining village in...

2021-01-22T10:40:27Z

Ex-referee Keith Hackett proposes radical change to offside rule

Former PGMOL lead Keith Hackett has now revealed his bold plan to overhaul the offside rule to ensure it does not act 'as an additional player' on the pitch and would only apply to the 18-yard line.

2021-01-22T09:44:32Z

Last chance: West Brom's "fearless" dynamo in danger of becoming their next Berahino - opinion

West Brom midfielder Rekeem Harper is surely on his final chance after securing a loan move to Championship outfit Birmingham City.

2021-01-22T09:07:31Z

Arsenal close in on Martin Odegaard as Mikel Arteta aims for three transfer targets

Odegaard has fallen out of favour at Real Madrid and has the chance of more regular action at Arsenal as Mikel Arteta sets his sights on two more additions

2021-01-22T10:39:59Z

Celtic fans react to Sinclair Armstrong link

Celtic are thought to be interested in bringing Queens Park Rangers forward Sinclair Armstrong to Parkhead. And the latest transfer link has had plenty of Hoops fans talking on social media. According to Goal, Celtic, along with Premier League sides Crystal Palace and Manchester City, are all making a move to sign the 17-year-old. Armstrong, who only joined QPR back in October, is out of contract at the end of the campaign and can discuss a...

2021-01-22T08:48:51Z

McGregor vs Poirier weigh-in - LIVE: Stream, how to watch online and latest updates

Conor McGregor takes to the scales today ahead of his highly anticipated fight with Dustin Poirier to top the bill at UFC 257. The Notorious (22-4) continues to rebuild after his crushing defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov which led to a brawl and bitter feud between the two camps. Previous opponent Poirier (26-6) is looking to halt the hype train and prevent McGregor from putting on what he promises to be a “masterpiece”. The Irishman remains...

2021-01-22T10:03:21Z

Aston Villa receive major injury boost for Newcastle United

Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Dean Smith discusses his side's injury situation ahead of the Premier League clash with Newcastle United at Villa Park

2021-01-22T11:04:56Z

Japanese Government say there is no truth to report of cancelled Tokyo Olympics

An unnamed government official was quoted saying it would be 'too difficult' to hold the event.

2020-03-03T18:32:33Z

Cardiff City next manager search: Mick McCarthy now odds-on favourite to take over

The former Wolves and Sunderland boss is now the red-hot favourite with the bookies to take over at Cardiff City

2021-01-22T09:14:54Z

Moises Caicedo 'will fly to England to complete his move to Brighton'

A work permit has already been arranged and the youngster will travel to England today, with elite sportsmen and women exempt from the travel ban currently imposed on South America.

2021-01-22T09:59:40Z

FIFA 21 TOTY predictions and leaks with one player's FUT TOTY place confirmed early

The FUT 21 TOTY Ultimate XI will be revealed later today, but one player's inclusion has already been confirmed before the official announcement, check out the latest predictions and leaks here.

2021-01-22T11:05:11Z