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Zen-like Pope passes brilliant Bumrah examination

Ollie Pope punched the air and raised his bat to Ben Stokes on the players’ balcony after reaching a century that justified the faith of the England management. Pope’s ninth Test hundred was his most important so far because of the manner in which he batted and the challenge of surviving Jasprit Bumrah in full flight. Bumrah took all three wickets ...

2025-06-21T18:55:14Z

Tempers flare after England beat Spain to reach Under-21 Euros semi-final

England U21 3 Spain U21 1 England’s Under-21 European Championship quarter-final triumph over Spain resulted in a full-time brawl. It almost perfectly personified the Young Lions’ battling performance as they kept their title defence alive. An excessive and chopping challenge on Tino Livramento as England killed the tie saw tempers rise, with the s...

2025-06-21T21:44:53Z

Inter approach to sign both Hojlund and "fantastic" £14m-a-year Man Utd star

According to reports, Inter have now set their sights on another Manchester United forward alongside Rasmus Hojlund.

2025-06-21T13:25:51Z

Dangerous Nurburgring red flag act sees stewards deliver verdict to ex-Red Bull junior

An incident under red flags on the infamous Nordschleife caught the eye of officials with an ex-Red Bull junior in hot water as a result...

2025-06-21T15:42:12Z

Tesco says sorry after running ‘meet the Lionesses’ campaign... in Wales

Tesco has apologised for displaying a “meet the Lionesses” advertising stand in a Cardiff store, which customers described as “deeply offensive”. Wales’s women’s team will take part in their first major tournament at this summer’s Euro 2025 and have been drawn in the same group as England. Shoppers in Cardiff were outraged by a Lucozade display tha...

2025-06-20T14:42:45Z

PSR is broken for clubs like Newcastle, Villa and Forest – here’s how to fix it

PSR doesn't work for ambitious clubs - and the Premier League knows it

2025-06-21T05:28:51Z

London City Lionesses announce high-profile signing of Danielle van de Donk

London City Lionesses announce high-profile signing of Danielle van de Donk - The newly promoted side underlined their ambitions for the Women’s Super League by signing the Dutch international in a major coup

2025-06-20T17:04:01Z

Leeds preparing bidding war to sign 19 y/o ace who's been compared to Kante

Leeds United and the 49ers are now reportedly prepared to commence a bidding war to sign a talented midfielder this summer.

2025-06-21T21:41:01Z

Oscar Piastri stakes claim for ‘cooler stats’ as Australian record set to topple

Oscar Piastri has already matched long-standing records from Alan Jones and Sir Jack Brabham as F1 2025's midway point hoves into view...

2025-06-21T19:27:19Z

Our experts pick their Lions Test squad

Andy Farrell demanded an improvement from his British and Irish Lions when they arrive in Australia after they slipped to a 28-24 defeat by Argentina in Dublin. The Lions lost their opening tour match for the first time since 1971 after their second-half fightback was overturned when Santiago Cordero finished the match-winning try in the 59th minut...

2025-06-21T10:28:35Z

Nottingham Forest seal double move for "special" star and "intriguing" ace

An exciting double Nottingham Forest transfer update has now emerged, with the Reds acting fast this summer.

2025-06-20T21:25:33Z

Is England U21 vs Spain U21 on TV? How to watch European Championship quarter-final

Is England U21 vs Spain U21 on TV? How to watch European Championship quarter-final - Lee Carsley’s side take on Spain in the last-eight of the U21s European Championship

2025-06-21T07:53:47Z

Chelsea Transfer News: Two out, one in as Fabrizio Romano confirms Blues signing

Chelsea are set to bring in another fresh face - but two star players could be on the way out.

2025-06-21T19:18:58Z

ATP top-20 star struggling with injury ahead of Wimbledon – ‘I need to listen to the body’

Casper Ruud remains sidelined because of injury and there are now major doubts over his Wimbledon participation.

2025-06-21T08:33:59Z

Isack Hadjar Red Bull confession leads to Racing Bulls response

Isack Hadjar: A future Red Bull star?

2025-06-21T12:27:09Z

Lewis Hamilton ‘handicap’ under scrutiny as criminal trial date set – roundup

Friday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!

2025-06-20T21:41:56Z

Bernie Ecclestone fired everyone in the team apart from me

As a man who came up with some of Formula One’s greatest innovations, it is not a surprise that Gordon Murray marvels with fascination about the futuristic robots that operated on him last year. For decades, Murray – who spent two successful decades in F1 with Brabham and McLaren – has suffered from acid reflux, which increases the risk of oesophag...

2025-06-21T06:03:28Z

Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea 'tried something new for next season' during Flamengo defeat

Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea 'tried something new for next season' during Flamengo defeat - The Blues were second-best during their Friday loss at the Club World Cup

2025-06-20T21:15:49Z

Juventus in transfer talks for £32m Chelsea star

Juventus have made contact with the agents of Nicolas Jackson and are contemplating bidding for the Chelsea striker. The Senegal international joined the Blues from Villarreal in a £32million deal two years ago. Jackson has shown flashes of potential during the course of two turbulent years at Stamford Bridge but his temperament and efficiency in f...

2025-06-21T13:25:35Z

Frank Leboeuf slams foolish Chelsea fans after defeat

Frank Leboeuf branded anyone expecting Chelsea fans to challenge for major honours next season ‘foolish’ unless the club dramatically changes its transfer policy. After beginning their Club World Cup campaign with a win over Los Angeles FC, the Blues were handed a reality check by Flamengo last night. The Brazilian club recovered from the blow of c...

2025-06-21T09:55:33Z

Dream Firpo replacement: 49ers considering Leeds move for "incredible" LWB

Leeds United could land a star who would soften the blow of Junior Firpo's pending departure.

2025-06-21T09:10:47Z

A better signing than Muniz: Leeds prepare move for "clinical" £17m star

Leeds United appear to making moves for other strikers other than Rodrigo Muniz.

2025-06-20T21:10:32Z

28-year-old wants to join Tottenham as Levy considers "clever" signing

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy and his recruitment team are attempting to navigate a competitive transfer market.

2025-06-21T19:40:57Z

Workhorse "dreams" of joining Arsenal, Berta has already made an offer

Arsenal and sporting director Andrea Berta have been working to back Mikel Arteta behind-the-scenes.

2025-06-20T19:55:28Z

Jobe Bellingham scores on first start as Dortmund fight back for win

Borussia Dortmund hit back from going behind to beat Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 on Saturday and boost their Club World Cup last 16 hopes. New signing Jobe Bellingham scored Dortmund's third on his first start, although the stadium was again far from full to greet him. "I have only been stood on the sidelines and I'm sweating like I was in a sauna," Dort...

2025-06-21T19:04:49Z

Marcus Rashford speaks out on Barcelona transfer

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says he would be keen to link up with Lamine Yamal at Barcelona. Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa after being frozen out of United’s squad by Ruben Amorim last winter. Villa have the option to sign Rashford for £40 million but the 27-year-old is holding out for a Champion...

2025-06-21T16:25:38Z

Liverpool spending spree surges past £200m with Milos Kerkez deal

Liverpool’s ‘big’ summer gathered pace on Friday when a £40 million deal was struck with Bournemouth for left-back Milos Kerkez, taking the Premier League champions’ recent spending beyond £200 million. As Florian Wirtz completed the formalities of his move from Bayer Leverkusen, a transfer that could be worth £116 million, Kerkez was pencilled in ...

2025-06-20T16:13:08Z

Cricket-India all out for 471 after being seemingly on course for insurmountable total

By Peter Hall LEEDS, England (Reuters) -Fast bowler Josh Tongue helped England to breeze through the India lower order to skittle out the tourists for 471 in their first innings on day two of the first test at Headingley, after they had been seemingly cruising on 430-3 earlier on Saturday. From a strong overnight position of 359-3, Rishabh Pant helped India to add runs in the morning session in

2025-06-21T13:23:26Z

Charles Leclerc reveals where Lewis Hamilton ‘step ahead’ of past team-mates

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have spent 10 race weekends as Ferrari team-mates...

2025-06-20T19:41:51Z

Man Utd ‘eager’ to seal deal for £48m Bayern star hailed as ‘world-class’; a loan is most likely

Almost 12 months on from being snubbed by João Palhinha, Manchester United have re-added the player to their shortlist this summer. Last summer, Palhinha

2025-06-21T12:13:15Z

Rodri impressing fellow Man City midfielder Nico Gonzalez as he ramps up fitness

Rodri impressing fellow Man City midfielder Nico Gonzalez as he ramps up fitness - Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder Rodri suffered a serious knee injury last September.

2025-06-21T16:24:24Z

Liverpool break club record to sign Florian Wirtz

Liverpool break club record to sign Florian Wirtz - Wirtz becomes Liverpool’s second signing from Leverkusen during their summer recruitment drive

2025-06-20T18:03:05Z

Enzo Maresca gives blunt response to Nicolas Jackson red card

Enzo Maresca gives blunt response to Nicolas Jackson red card - Chelsea imploded against Flamengo as the Brazilian side came from behind to score twice in six minutes and substitute Nicolas Jackson was sent off

2025-06-20T21:23:17Z

Cricket-Duckett, Pope survive scares to continue England revival

By Peter Hall LEEDS, England (Reuters) -Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope steadied the ship to give England hope of mounting a comeback on day two of the first test against India at Headingley with the hosts 107-1 at tea, 364 runs behind. England had earlier dismissed India for 471, taking the last seven wickets in an hour either side of lunch to drag themselves back into the match after the touring

2025-06-21T16:18:30Z

Even better than Joao Pedro: Newcastle open talks to sign £43m "finisher"

Newcastle are hoping to sign a forward in the transfer market this summer.

2025-06-21T08:25:45Z

Jasprit Bumrah turns the series into two – when he’s bowling and when he’s not

You could see the weather coming at Headingley, there were billows of grey rain clouds out to the south, creeping slowly up towards the back of the Football Stand. And you knew something wicked was on its way in England’s innings, too. The rain arrived right around the time it was supposed to, when Jasprit Bumrah was there waiting for them at the far end of his run, tossing the ball from one hand to the other, wearing a forbidding grin....

2025-06-21T19:29:58Z

Manchester United: 4 Players Axed – Amorim Makes His Mark

Ruben Amorim ©BBCRuben Amorim ©BBCA new era is underway at Manchester United, and Rúben Amorim...

2025-06-21T06:17:26Z

Not just Jackson: 5/10 flop must never play for Chelsea again after the CWC

Chelsea were beaten 3-1 by Flamengo in their second game of the Club World Cup.

2025-06-21T08:10:43Z

Alexander Isak's stance on Liverpool transfer revealed

Isak is one of the most wanted players in Europe.

2025-06-21T19:40:42Z

Arsenal hold talks with "magnificent" Partey replacement as Arteta drives move

Arsenal may be about to seriously enter the market for Thomas Partey's replacement.

2025-06-21T19:40:57Z

He'd be a dream for Sesko: Arsenal agree personal terms to sign £30m star

Arsenal could do with some extra creative spice in the team.

2025-06-20T22:55:34Z

Gareth Southgate turned down for Poland manager role

Southgate was hoping to return to management soon a year after leaving England.

2025-06-21T18:25:42Z

Big Havertz upgrade: Arsenal now eyeing £40m CF instead of Sesko & Gyokeres

The incredible talent would be a game-changer for Arsenal.

2025-06-20T21:25:33Z

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo signs new deal

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo signs new deal -

2025-06-21T13:39:05Z

Tennis-Injured Ruud pulls out of Wimbledon

(Reuters) -Norway's Casper Ruud has pulled out of Wimbledon as he is still struggling to recover from a knee injury, his management told local media on Saturday. The world No. 16 and two-time French Open finalist suffered a shock second-round exit at the claycourt major last month, losing to unseeded Nuno Borges of Portugal. Afterwards he said he had been struggling with a knee injury for some

2025-06-21T20:18:44Z

Soccer-Bellingham's goal a surreal experience for new Dortmund signing

By Mark Gleeson CINCINNATI, OH (Reuters) -Jobe Bellingham said his first goal for Borussia Dortmund was a surreal experience as the new signing from Sunderland made an immediate impact at the Club World Cup on Saturday. Bellingham scored the third goal in Dortmund’s 4-3 win over South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns at the TQL Stadium and was named man-of-the-match at the end of the Group F encounter

2025-06-21T23:23:57Z

England fight back against India as Ollie Pope repays faith with sparkling century

England fight back against India as Ollie Pope repays faith with sparkling century - Jasprit Bumrah claims late wicket of Joe Root as hosts close day two of First Test at Headingley on 209-3, trailing by 262

2025-06-21T19:16:14Z

England rally at Headingley after Rishabh Pant’s scintillating century

England rally at Headingley after Rishabh Pant’s scintillating century - Pant cemented India’s dominance by turning his overnight 65 into a stunning 134.

2025-06-21T12:39:03Z

Fabrizio Romano: £56m star "in London" with new Arsenal signing "completed"

Arsenal have kickstarted their summer transfer window with a key piece of business as manager Mikel Arteta prepares to welcome his newest squad member

2025-06-21T13:40:50Z

Everton's new Richarlison: TFG line up move to sign "clinical" £17m CF

Everton are in the market for a centre-forward this summer, and they could find their next Richarlison.

2025-06-21T09:25:42Z