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British football mourns the death of Leighton James

Arsenal and Man City in transfer fight over £100m Newcastle United star

He has a £100m release clause.

Jamie Carragher tips new favourite for Liverpool manager job as West Ham hold talks with Ruben Amorim

Jamie Carragher tips new favourite for Liverpool manager job as West Ham hold talks with Ruben Amorim - Reds legend believes sporting director Richard Hughes will return to former target

Arsenal kit 2024-25: Why Gunners are replacing club crest with cannon

Arsenal kit 2024-25: Why Gunners are replacing club crest with cannon - First time in history the club have done so

Fernando Alonso threatens to skip next F1 race due to fury over China GP decision

Fernando Alonso picked up more penalty points in Shanghai after a collision with Ferrari rival Carlos Sainz during Saturday's Sprint race which saw both of them suffer

Local footballer picked by England for European Championships

​Former Peterborough United Deaf team footballer Will Palmer has been selected for the England squad to compete in the European Championships next month.

Hojlund fell out with two Man Utd team-mates after complaining about Fernandes

Symbolic...

Manchester United aim to strike Disney deal inspired by 'Welcome to Wrexham' success

After the success of 'Welcome to Wrexham' on both sides of the Atlantic, it appears that Manchester United chiefs are now looking to grab their own slice of the streaming service pie

Manchester United XI vs Sheffield United: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest

Manchester United XI vs Sheffield United: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest - Several doubts being assessed ahead of midweek match

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

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

Conor McGregor warned his shelf-life has expired ahead of UFC comeback fight

McGregor hasn't fought in almost three years and UFC rival Michael Chandler thinks the Irishman is well past his best ahead of their mega-fight in June

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

Wolves 'set' to complete £4.3m deal for former Sheffield United and Cardiff City star

Wolves are reportedly set to sign former Sheffield United midfielder Tommy Doyle from Manchester City on a permanent basis.

'I worry about him' - Graeme Souness fears for one Man Utd star and slams Antony

'I worry for him.'

Ruud Gullit blasts Chelsea star and warns Cole Palmer over 'honeymoon period'

The legendary Dutchman spoke in the aftermath of Chelsea's FA Cup defeat to Man City.

Rory McIlroy makes dramatic PGA Tour board U-turn after dismissing £672m LIV Golf talks

Rory McIlroy has softened his stance on LIV Golf - but the PGA Tour loyalist will not join the Saudi-funded breakaway league and play alongside the likes of Jon Rahm

Scotland star leaves Premiership club with immediate effect while 61-cap forward makes retirement call

Scotland second-row Jonny Gray has left Exeter with immediate effect to "explore other playing opportunities" while hooker Fraser Brown retires.

F1 penalty system comes under fire with Lance Stroll and Kevin Magnussen disqualification argument

"This should have been almost a disqualification for Magnussen and Stroll."

Antony breaks silence after being slammed for post-match antics against Coventry

Antony sparked a backlash after cupping his ear in the direction of the Coventry players when Rasmus Hojlund scored the decisive penalty for Manchester United at Wembley

Verstappen misses out on prestigious Laureus Award for second year in a row

On Monday night, the Laureus World Sports Awards were presented again. Max Verstappen was among the nominees, but was not voted best sportsman of 2023 in Madrid. That honour went to Novak Djokovic.

Ten Hag blasts media and says winning a trophy would be ‘over-performing’

Erik ten Hag has called negative media comments regarding Manchester United’s brittle victory over Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final “a disgrace” and insisted that his side will have over-performed if they lift the trophy. United were 3-0 ahead against the Championship side going into the 71st minute only for Coventry to force extra time, with their third goal coming in the 95th minute. While United ultimately progressed to the final by winning...

Bayern Munich open talks with ex-Man Utd manager to replace Thomas Tuchel

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is also on Bayern's shortlist.

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo receives huge pay day after winning legal battle against his former club

The Al-Nassr footballer claimed he had been left out of pocket due to missed wages during the Covid-19 pandemic

Oscar Piastri issues scathing criticism on Lance Stroll after China GP crash

"But everyone else didn't crash into each other..."

Ryan Garcia targets Gervonta Davis rematch after Devin Haney upset

Ryan Garcia targets Gervonta Davis rematch after Devin Haney upset - Garcia dropped Haney three times en route to a majority-decision win on Saturday

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...

Man Utd ‘reach £103m’ to ‘get ahead’ of Liverpool, City as Bayern ‘receive calls’ from Prem giants

Man Utd are keen to 'get ahead' of Man City, Liverpool and Real Madrid in the race to sign Bayern attacker Jamal Musiala, according to reports.

Euro 2024 lifeline for Marcus Rashford as England to select 26-man squad

Marcus Rashford will hope to be thrown a lifeline after the decision to increase squad sizes for this summer’s European Championship. The Manchester United forward is unlikely to make Gareth Southgate’s squad if it had remained at 23 players given the emergence of stronger alternatives and his poor form. However, a Uefa vote on Monday approved the ...

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.

Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract

Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract - The Spaniard’s existing deal still had two years to run but he has agreed terms for an additional 12 months

Jamie Vardy’s Leicester fairy tale is nearing its end – the question is what is next?

As Leicester City close in on an immediate return to the Premier League, the uncomfortable question looms large: is this the end of the fairy tale for Jamie Vardy? He is the greatest signing in Leicester’s history, a £1 million bargain who has lifted the league title and an FA Cup, claimed a Golden Boot and smashed countless records during a glorio...

Ferrari to revive striking historic colours in Miami Grand Prix livery change

As Ferrari look ahead to their future of contesting the Miami Grand Prix, they will do so carrying a nod to their past...

Daniel Ricciardo points to clear F1 evidence as mid-season axing rumours continue to swirl

"I'm not naïve but I haven't had any indication of that..."

Why everyone is talking about Mexican referee Katia Itzel García

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Doubts emerge following 'replacement fighter' claim

Fury pulled out of his undisputed world title fight against Usyk in February and the Ukrainian's promoter is worried that history will repeat itself

Ten Hag slams 'embarrassing' and 'disgraceful' reaction to Man Utd's win over Coventry

The Red Devils survived a huge scare to book their place in the FA Cup final.

Mark Williams punches cue in dramatic World Snooker Championships loss to Si Jiahui

Mark Williams let his frustrations get the better of him in his tense first-round World Snooker Championships defeat to young Chinese star Si Jiahui when he punched his cue after a missed pot and offered the stick to a spectator. This year's World Snooker Championships has already offered up some dramatic ties with Luca Brecel, Mark Selby, Ali Cart...

Toto Wolff surprised by Lewis Hamilton after criticism of future Ferrari driver

Lewis Hamilton joins Ferrari at the end of this year but has one more season with Mercedes to negotiate, which has so far proven to be his most difficult to date

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...

Neil Robertson defends Hossein Vafaei after 'disappointing' reaction to Crucible comments

'We’ve seen far worse comments from British-based players.'

What Carlos Alcaraz told 16-year-old tennis rookie facing Rafael Nadal at Madrid Open

Teenage underdog Darwin Blanch will face Rafael Nadal in the first round of the Madrid Open.

Paul Merson names perfect Erik ten Hag replacement and defends Antony

'Something's got to change at the club.'

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

Where are they now? Every EFL Young Player of the Year from the 2010s

The Football League is a hotbed for nurturing young talent.

Man Utd to hand teenage wonderkid first-team debut after overcoming growth spurt issues

Shea Lacey, 17, has been training with Erik ten Hag's first team squad and he could become the latest Manchester United academy product to earn a senior debut before the end of the season

Arsenal to ditch their badge, in dramatic kit redesign

Arsenal's iconic badge won't be on the shirts next season, in the biggest revolution for a generation

Son of Chelsea legend on hunt for new manager's job after Harry Redknapp praise

Former United States coach Anthony Hudson is free to speak to other clubs after leaving his job with Al Markiyah in Qatar by mutual consent

Diogo Jota injury: Jurgen Klopp issues update on Liverpool forward

A major blow for Liverpool.

‘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'."

Erling Haaland injury: Man City striker and Phil Foden miss training before Brighton trip

Erling Haaland injury: Man City striker and Phil Foden miss training before Brighton trip - John Stones returns as champions look to respond in title race