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Patrick Reed: I would consider quitting LIV for PGA Tour return

Patrick Reed would consider quitting LIV Golf and returning to the PGA Tour if he was offered the same comeback terms as Brooks Koepka. The American made the stunning revelation here at the Dubai Desert Classic where he plays this week on the DP World Tour. As one of the best-known, and yes, most controversial characters in the sport, his comments ...

2026-01-19T11:35:51Z

Brahim Díaz learns cruel Panenka lesson to break Morocco’s hearts in Afcon final

After Portugal had beaten England in the World Cup quarter-final in 2006, Cristiano Ronaldo was asked how he had looked so calm taking his penalty in the shootout when England’s players appeared crushed by the occasion. For a moment he seemed baffled by the question, then he explained that those moments are what he lives for. Where others feel pressure, he sees opportunity. What, you wonder, did Brahim Díaz see during the Afcon final on Sunday?...

2026-01-19T20:11:42Z

‘I am at the best club in England’: Guéhi seals £20m move to Manchester City

Marc Guéhi completed a £20m move to Manchester City from Crystal Palace on Monday, with Pep Guardiola describing him as a high-class defender who is the “perfect age” and will provide an immediate boost owing to injuries. The 25-year-old England international signed a five‑and‑a-half‑year contract worth about £300,000 a week after an agreement was reached on Friday. Guardiola said: “He’s a top central defender playing with the national team....

2026-01-19T15:41:42Z

Bayern go into Darth Vader mode as second-half power play floors Leipzig

Vincent Kompany had warned after their completion of a record-pace Hinrunde of the Bundesliga season that Bayern would have to “start completely from scratch” for the campaign’s second half. The message clearly got across. Poor RB Leipzig could not have known that his players would interpret that quite so literally. On Wednesday Bayern had done the job in Köln; on Saturday in Leipzig, they gave the full manifestation of their brilliance as the...

2026-01-19T12:26:43Z

Australian Open men’s and women’s seed list and tracker

Australian Open men’s and women’s seed list and tracker - Follow the progress of the top-32 players in the men’s and women’s draw at the Australian Open

2026-01-15T07:37:11Z

Glasner raises uncomfortable truth – and makes life harder for himself

Oliver Glasner raises an uncomfortable truth – and makes life difficult for himself - INSIDE FOOTBALL: The Crystal Palace coach highlights a major Premier League issue that Thomas Frank has also confronted, says Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

2026-01-19T17:47:12Z

Bearman on 'horrible' 2026 F1 unknown as Haas reveal new car livery

Ollie Bearman on ‘horrible’ 2026 F1 unknown as Haas reveal new car livery - The 20-year-old impressed in his rookie campaign and scored more points than teammate Esteban Ocon

2026-01-19T13:02:15Z

‘I don’t want to be a punching bag’ – retirements mar dramatic day at Australian Open

“I’ve honestly got no bloody clue what happened after that point in the match,” Francesca Jones said as she fought back tears. Jones had been battling hard on court 15 at Melbourne Park, chasing her first grand slam main-draw win at the fifth attempt, when she slipped and fell. She instantly felt a tear in her glute muscle. Jones soon had no choice but to retire from her Australian Open first-round match while trailing 6-2, 3-2 against Linda...

2026-01-19T09:51:47Z

West Ham line up loan for Venezuela winger Lamadrid and plan to keep Callum Wilson

West Ham are close to signing the Venezuela winger Keiber Lamadrid and plan to keep Callum Wilson, who has been in talks to leave five months after joining. Wilson scored West Ham’s winner at Tottenham on Saturday after coming on as a late substitute. The 33-year-old was understood to have grown dissatisfied with life under Nuno Espírito Santo and had been seeking a new challenge but the club, five points adrift of safety, intend to hold on to...

2026-01-19T13:26:43Z

The bitter rift that defined Prince Naseem’s absorbing career

The bitter rift that defined Prince Naseem’s absorbing career - INSIDE THE ROPES AND ON THE BIG SCREEN: After the release of Giant, a film starring Amir El-Masry and Pierce Brosnan, Steve Bunce retraces the rise and fall of one of Britain’s most-polarising fighters – and the acrimonious split from legendary coach Brendan Ingle

2026-01-19T09:52:17Z

Djokovic equals two all-time records and wins his 100th match at Australian Open

Djokovic equals two all-time records and wins his 100th match at Australian Open - Novak Djokovic has equaled two all-time tennis records by starting his 21st Australian Open

2026-01-19T13:47:21Z

‘Who on earth have we just signed?’ Donyell Malen makes instant impact for Roma

Was it even a real quote, or only an approximation, a convenient lead-in to columns such as this? After Donyell Malen put the ball in the net for the second time in the first half-hour of his Roma debut, a member of his new team’s coaching staff was reportedly heard asking: “ma chi abbiamo preso?” – who on earth have we just signed? Nobody would clarify who said this, and frankly it did not matter. The phrase was now canon, repeated in...

2026-01-19T12:26:43Z

Real Sociedad steal a march on Barcelona to get city’s party started early

“There was a little magic in the atmosphere,” Pellegrino Matarazzo said. Real Sociedad’s new coach could feel it; he could hear it too, the sound of drums beating on every street of the city he has embraced and into the stadium that has embraced him back already. When he and his players arrived at Anoeta on Sunday evening, they entered through a guard of honour, a band of soldiers and chefs lined up in the rain, hammering out the club anthem and...

2026-01-19T15:56:41Z

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Old Trafford atmosphere rolls back years Sir Jim Ratcliffe was present to see the best victory and performance of his two years of minority ownership. When Ratcliffe bought in, the public impression given was of a billionaire signing up to taste the magic for himself. Saturday, and beating Manchester City, was an undoubted revival act where Michael Carrick’s team played the football of yore. That will almost certainly be unsustainable in the...

2026-01-19T07:56:48Z

The NBA’s return to London: glitz, glamour and one glaring problem

The NBA’s return to London brings glitz, glamour and one glaring problem - Comment: The breathless action on court was accompanied by constant pageantry, politics in the form of anti-Trump shouts... and plenty of empty seats

2026-01-19T11:47:22Z

Is the Australian Open on TV? How to watch tennis grand slam

Is the Australian Open on TV? Channel, live stream and how to watch tennis grand slam - Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys are the defending champions as the opening grand slam of the year gets underway in Melbourne

2026-01-10T13:32:13Z

Crowd boos Sadiq Khan's appearance at NBA London game

Crowd boos Sadiq Khan's appearance at NBA London game - The Mayor of London was among the public figures in attendance for the NBA game at London’s O2 Arena – and received a cold reception from some fans

2026-01-19T12:00:51Z

Scotland to face history-makers Curacao in World Cup warm-up game

Scotland to face history-makers Curacao in World Cup warm-up game - Scotland have announced two home friendly matches ahead of this summer’s World Cup

2026-01-19T14:02:14Z

Arsenal player ratings: Gyokeres struggles but Rice a bright spark

Arsenal player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Viktor Gyokeres struggles but Declan Rice a bright spark - Gunners were six clear at start of play

2026-01-17T19:45:42Z

Rogers makes divisive xG claim after Aston Villa form

Morgan Rogers makes divisive xG claim after Aston Villa form: ‘It’s a whole load of nonsense’ - The Aston Villa midfielder slammed the popular metric after he was asked if it was something he uses to help assess his performance on the pitch

2026-01-19T14:12:13Z

Guardiola reveals Foden plan as Man City star confirms broken hand

Pep Guardiola reveals Phil Foden plan as Man City star 'breaks hand' ahead of Champions League clash - Forward set to play against Bodo/Glimt with ‘protection’

2026-01-19T18:15:38Z

Kyren Wilson celebrates first Masters title after cagey final

Kyren Wilson celebrates first Masters title after cagey final -

2026-01-19T07:22:11Z

Arteta reveals Arsenal 'trick' for coping with hectic fixture schedule

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals 'trick' for coping with hectic fixture schedule - Gunners taking the season ‘game by game’ as games come thick and fast

2026-01-19T20:00:44Z

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank delivers defiant message amid sack rumours

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank delivers defiant message amid sack rumours - Thomas Frank had lunch with Nick Beucher, Johan Lange and Vinai Venkatesham on Monday amid speculation over his future

2026-01-19T16:02:12Z

‘We are getting closer’: Gabriel Jesus targets trophies and staying at Arsenal

Gabriel Jesus wants to fulfil his ambition of winning trophies with Arsenal and believes they are “getting closer” after three successive runners-up finishes in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta’s side head into their meeting with Inter in Milan on Tuesday night top of the Champions League table after winning all six of their games, while Arsenal also have a seven‑point lead in the Premier League and remain in both domestic cup competitions....

2026-01-19T20:41:41Z

Brahim Diaz penalty theory debunked after AFCON final heartbreak

'We have to be serious': Edouard Mendy reacts to Brahim Diaz penalty theory after AFCON final drama - Brahim Diaz had the chance to secure Morocco’s first AFCON title in 50 years

2026-01-19T13:30:44Z

Guehi reveals why he joined Man City as £20m transfer confirmed

Marc Guehi reveals why he joined Man City as £20m transfer from Crystal Palace confirmed - Pep Guardiola’s title hopes boosted as highly sought-after defender joins up

2026-01-19T15:45:39Z

It’s not a foul – Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler angered by Bournemouth penalty

It’s not a foul – Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler angered by Bournemouth penalty - Marcus Tavernier’s spot-kick put the Cherries in front before Charalampos Kostoulas’ late leveller.

2026-01-19T23:32:32Z

How Sadio Mané’s calm saved the AFCON final from absolute chaos

Sadio Mané has done many great things for Senegal and for Senegalese football, but what he did on Sunday evening, in what he confirmed would be his last Africa Cup of Nations game, was perhaps greater than his winning goal in Wednesday’s semi-final, greater than his penalty to win the World Cup qualifying playoff against Egypt in 2022, greater even than his decisive penalty in the 2021 final. When Senegal stormed off the pitch in protest at the...

2026-01-19T15:56:41Z

Your Premier League questions answered – from sackings to signings

Miguel Delaney answers your Premier League questions – from the next manager to be sacked to surprise January transfers - ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief footballer writer Miguel Delaney answers readers’ Premier League questions – from Ruben Amorim’s abrupt exit at Manchester United and Xabi Alonso’s sudden availability to mounting pressure on Thomas Frank and the likelihood of late January transfer surprises

2026-01-19T17:32:15Z

The tiny island nation set to play Scotland ahead of 2026 World Cup

The tiny island nation set to play Scotland ahead of 2026 World Cup -

2026-01-19T14:12:11Z

Djokovic continues to make Australian Open history as tour’s elder statesman

The very first point of Novak Djokovic’s 2026 season offered an instant reminder of his enduring greatness. Djokovic started his first match of his Australian Open campaign, also his opening match of the season, by working his way through a breathless 17-stroke rally and then punctuating the exchange with a perfectly timed forehand winner. He could not help but chuckle at his own genius. That blazing start set the tone for a straightforward...

2026-01-19T15:51:48Z

Commentator Anik highlights major flaw with UFC events

UFC commentator Jon Anik says promotion’s fight cards are ‘way too long’ - Anik, the voice of the UFC, thinks fight cards would benefit from being much shorter

2026-01-19T15:27:12Z

Guardiola unable to see a way out of Man City’s Haaland problem

Pep Guardiola unable to see a way out of Man City’s Erling Haaland problem - The striker has played more minutes that any other Manchester City player this season but Guardiola ‘needs’ his top scorer to lead the line

2026-01-18T22:32:13Z

GB ice dancers set sights on debut Olympics after dream home Euros

‘I think the Olympics will be easier!’: Ice dancers Bekker and Hernandez on pitch-perfect home Euros - Young ice dance duo Phebe Bekker and James Hernandez are preparing for their first-ever Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina next month

2026-01-19T18:57:17Z

Arsenal injury update: Saka, Calafiori, Hincapie latest return dates

Arsenal injury update: Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie latest news and return dates - Gunners dealt fresh fitness concern ahead of big week

2026-01-19T06:15:40Z

Meeting two versions of Pimblett as Scouser finally fights for gold

Meeting two versions of Paddy Pimblett as Scouse star finally fights for UFC gold - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Before fighting for the interim lightweight title, ‘Paddy The Baddy’ speaks to Alex Pattle about opponent Justin Gaethje, rival Ilia Topuria, and his beloved Liverpool FC

2026-01-19T10:12:13Z

Gauff overcomes serving woes to reach Australian Open second round

Coco Gauff overcomes serving woes to reach Australian Open second round - Coco Gauff recorded six double faults in the first set of her opening round match at the Australian Open

2026-01-19T09:32:21Z

Tickets, travel and Trump: How the 2026 World Cup is shaping up six months from the final

We’re only six months from the biggest single sporting occasion in the world. On 19 July in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the men’s World Cup final will kick off and a champion will be crowned (although it will be hard to top the last one). The final will be more than a coronation (or confirmation, if Argentina repeat as champions). It will also be a culmination of six weeks of near non-stop soccer played across three countries, four time zones,...

2026-01-19T14:19:11Z

Littler and Van Veen set for world final rematch at Saudi Masters

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen set for world final rematch at Saudi Masters - The two-time world champion, who turns 19 on Wednesday, saw off the evergreen 71-year-old Paul Lim for the second week in a row

2026-01-19T20:47:13Z

Kostoulas’s brilliant bicycle kick rescues point for Brighton against Bournemouth

Just when it seemed that another match would be dominated by the dreariness of a debatable video assistant referee decision, a moment of majesty from Charalampos Kostoulas provided a pertinent reminder of the beauty that football can provide. With his side staring at what would have been a controversial defeat, the 18-year-old Kostoulas found himself facing away from the Bournemouth goal near the penalty spot when the ball bounced towards him in...

2026-01-19T22:26:44Z

Two skiers stuck in waist-deep snow with 2% phone battery rescued

Two skiers stuck in waist-deep snow and only 2% left on their cellphone battery are rescued - Rescue officials trudged through deep snow and dense trees to rescue the two skiers

2026-01-19T15:02:10Z

Arsenal get major injury boost for Inter Milan after training update

Arsenal get major injury boost for Inter Milan clash after training update - Table-topping Gunners handed more good news ahead of high-profile San Siro trip

2026-01-19T13:45:37Z

Maya Joint falls at first hurdle as Tereza Valentová scores Australian Open upset

Maya Joint, the top-ranked local in the Australian Open women’s singles draw, crashed out in the first round on Tuesday after losing in straight sets to Czech teenager Tereza Valentová. Valentová made the most of an inconsistent display from the 30th seed, winning 6-4, 6-4 in 92 minutes. Joint, at 19 only one year older than her opponent, struggled with unforced errors and with her serve, leaving a near-full John Cain Arena shocked and...

2026-01-20T02:07:08Z

Arsenal XI vs Inter Milan: Confirmed team news and predicted lineup

Arsenal XI vs Inter Milan: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Champions League - Gunners set to rotate with important fixture looming at the weekend

2026-01-19T21:15:39Z

Spurs confirm big change to Champions League squad for Dortmund clash

Tottenham confirm major change to Champions League squad ahead of Borussia Dortmund clash - Thomas Frank makes key swap in fresh blow for Tottenham youngster

2026-01-19T16:15:41Z

Gaethje reflects on bicycle crash 18 days before UFC title fight

Justin Gaethje reflects on bicycle crash 18 days before UFC title fight - On Saturday, Gaethje will face Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title in the main event of UFC 324

2026-01-19T15:57:18Z

Arteta issues new Saka injury update ahead of Man Utd showdown

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta issues new Bukayo Saka injury update ahead of Manchester United showdown - Gunners concern as Arteta reveals Saka has been dealing with fitness issue

2026-01-18T08:15:40Z

Thomas Frank insists 'everything normal' despite turmoil at Tottenham

Thomas Frank has insisted the Tottenham hierarchy are standing with him in the face of the storm gripping the club. The manager’s job is in the balance, his situation precarious after the home defeat against West Ham on Saturday. The Spurs support were so incensed by the result and the continuation of the team’s terrible Premier League form – they have won twice in their past 13 league matches – that they demanded Frank be “sacked in the...

2026-01-19T20:11:41Z

Tottenham vs Dortmund: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, odds, H2H

Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds - Spurs aiming to avoid a third straight home defeat across all competitions

2026-01-19T15:45:42Z