Soccer

Nuno Espirito Santo fumes that his imbalanced Nottingham Forest squad have a 'major problem'

SIMON JONES: Talking to Sky, Nuno said: 'We are very far - very, very far - from where we should be. We are very far in terms of preparation, in terms of planning, in terms of the squad.

Bill Turner dead at 78: Legendary horse trainer passes after 'freak accident'

Horse racing is in mourning following the death of iconic trainer Bill Turner at the age of 78 on Thursday. The unfortunate incident involved a colt he had been reportedly riding at his Dorset yard.

Neville names Man Utd signing they must make

The Red Devils still need one more signing this summer.

Revealed: How Sky Sports plan to 'protect' Roy Keane after two separate attacks on punditry duty

Keane will continue in his role with the broadcaster this term, despite him earlier voicing concerns over continuing in punditry. It followed two high-profile clashes with fans.

Manchester Utd legend Denis Law left staggering sum to his family after Alzheimer's battle

The 84-year-old Scottish international died in January, three and a half years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

Louis Rees-Zammit confirms Bristol move as 'the obvious choice'

ALEX BYWATER: Louis Rees-Zammit declared Bristol 'the obvious choice' and said the ambitious Bears were perfect for him on and off the field as he confirmed his rugby return.

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak ‘wouldn’t have done as well’ without Newcastle as availability confirmed

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak ‘wouldn’t have done as well’ without Newcastle as availability confirmed - Isak will not feature for Newcastle as their season kicks off against Aston Villa tomorrow

Declan Rice is ‘better than Mikel Arteta because he’s a winner’ and must be Arsenal captain, says Tony Adams

Declan Rice is ‘better than Mikel Arteta because he’s a winner’ and must be Arsenal captain, says Tony Adams - Adams believes Arsenal will only win the Premier League if Rice is made captain

Champion bodybuilder dies at 37... as sport mourns third sudden death in four months

Champion bodybuilder Hayley McNeff has passed away at the age of 37, becoming the sixth bodybuilder to pass away within the past six months.

6 Manchester United Players Who Should Never Play for the Club Again

Manchester United’s 2025 summer window is turning into a ruthless clear-out under Ruben Amorim. After a dismal 2024/25 campaign, several players have been deemed surplus to requirements. These six, in particular, have reached the point of no return at Old Trafford.

Nottingham Forest set to pay €78 million for Man City youngster and Ipswich forward

The Premier League club have agreed deals for James McAtee and Omari Hutchinson.

Tyrone hurlers Naomh Colum Cille U13s win trophy in Tipperary in a day out they ‘won’t soon forget’

‘Plenty of games and exposure to hurling at a high level’ will benefit young Naomh Colum Cille hurlers

Boxing Match on the Water

Two fighters go head-to-head in a boxing ring floating on water. Power punches, quick footwork, and the challenge of balance make this match unlike any other.

Roma make €23 million offer for Jadon Sancho

The 25-year-old has failed to live up to expectations at Man United.

Roy Keane gives bleak Manchester United Premier League prediction

The Premier League is back this weekend and one team that will be sure to grab headlines is Manchester United. The Red Devils come into this season off the back of what was by far their worst season since 1974 when they got relegated from the old Division 1. The 15th-place finish on top of […]

Transfer news live: Liverpool boost in race to sign Isak, Baleba to Man Utd update, Arsenal battle Spurs for Eze

Transfer news live: Liverpool boost in race to sign Isak, Baleba to Man Utd update, Arsenal battle Spurs for Eze - Follow all the latest transfer rumours, gossip and signings

Sekou Kone update after Man Utd starlet suffers injury

The 19-year-old was stretchered off after a nasty collision.

Man United 'plot £50m swoop for Carlos Baleba alternative'

Manchester United have reportedly identified a cheaper alternative to Carlos Baleba should they miss out of their priority target before the close of the transfer window.

Tottenham confirm Cristian Romero as new club captain after Son Heung Min’s departure

Tottenham confirm Cristian Romero as new club captain after Son Heung Min’s departure - The Argentina international takes over as skipper after Son’s departure for LAFC

Gyokeres, Ekitike and Sesko analysed

Three new strikers are in town...

Ex-college football player files suit over wrongful murder accusation

‘He’s 180 pounds. I’m 300 pounds’: Former college football player who spent two months in jail for a murder he did not commit says he never matched the suspect’s description - Ty’Ran Dixon — whose name was similar to the suspect later charged — was arrested in August 2024 for the murder of 21-year-old Jasmine Roach

Has Alonso's Retirement Date Been Set?

Fernando Alonso's Manager Flavio Briatore has revealed that unless things improve at Aston Martin, the double-world champion could be out of the sport sooner rather than later.

After Manchester United hit rock bottom, are the good times finally coming?

After Manchester United hit rock bottom, are the good times finally coming? - A disastrous season left Ruben Amorim under pressure after just months in the job - but a productive summer gives hope of brighter times ahead

Chelsea to donate slice of £11m Club World Cup bonus pot to family of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva

Chelsea will donate a share of the Club World Cup bonuses being paid to their players to the family of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, the club have confirmed.

‘I played with Viktor Gyokeres – he’s going to struggle at Arsenal’

FPL tips 2025/26: 30 players you should consider signing including Palmer, Wirtz and Gyokeres

FPL tips 2025/26: 30 players you should consider signing including Palmer, Wirtz and Gyokeres - The new Fantasy Premier League season is almost upon us so here are a few picks we think could be worth their weight in gold

Bodycam released of Sha'carri Richardson being arrested at airport

Bodycam video has been released by the Port of Seattle Police Department showing Olympic sprinting gold medalist, Sha'Carri Richardson, being arrested and taken into custdy after repeatedly shoving her boyfriend, sprinter Christian Coleman, at Seattle Airport.

Tennis icon Monica Seles reveals myasthenia gravis diagnosis

Tennis icon Monica Seles shares her reaction to her myasthenia gravis diagnosis, and when she first noticed symptoms of the rare neuromuscular autoimmune disease

Liverpool agree deal for Parma teenager worth reported €30 million

Newcastle agree fee with Aston Villa for winger Jacob Ramsey.

John Barnes: I don't understand Alexander Isak's behaviour - and why FA are saving grassroots game

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LEWIS BROWNING: John Barnes arrives for our chat with a spring in his step, suited and booted having just got to Wembley Stadium for the Grassroots Football Awards.

Nottingham Forest ready to splash out almost £100M in a triple swoop ahead of Premier League opener

SIMON JONES: Nottingham Forest have agreed to shell out £93.5million for three prospective transfers on the eve of the new Premier League season.

The inside story of Benjamin Sesko's move to Man United: Agent reveals why star picked Man United

Sesko joined United for £73.7million to spearhead Ruben Amorim 's new £200m frontline following the arrivals of Matheus Cunha from Wolves and Brentford 's Bryan Mbeumo.

Arne Slot gives Florian Wirtz one piece of advice on how he can reach the level of Mohamed Salah

Wirtz signed from Bayer Leverkusen in June for what could rise to a British transfer record, having registered 31 goal involvements last season and 38 the year before.

Ger Brennan set to bring fellow Dublin legend onto new coaching ticket

It’s a new era in Dublin football as they announced last week that Ger Brennan will replace Dessie Farrell as Head Coach on a three-year term. Brennan comes to his home county after winning the Leinster Championship with Louth earlier this year. It was the first time Louth had won a provincial title in 68 […]

Caoimhin Kelleher injury update ahead of Forest clash

Caoimhin Kelleher remains an injury doubt for Brentford’s Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The Republic of Ireland international featured in the Bees’ first two pre-season fixtures after singing from Liverpool for £18million. However, Kelleher missed Brentford’s final warm-up fixture against Borussia Monchengladbach after ...

Olympic champion Jess Fox steps out with mystery man after relationship heartbreak

Australia's golden girl Jessica Fox may be dipping her toes back in the dating pool, after being spotted with a mystery man at Thursday's NRL clash between Penrith and Melbourne

Arne Slot names two teams more 'intense' than Arsenal

Mind games from the Liverpool boss?

Tense moment Antonio Conte loses it on the touchline and has to be restrained in on-pitch fight

Napoli manager Antonio Conte had to be restrained during his side's friendly against Olympiacos on Thursday after he was infuriated by a rough challenge.

Alan Shearer's Premier League predictions

Following a three-month hiatus, the Premier League returns this weekend as the 2025-26 season gets underway. Defending champions Liverpool are involved in the first Premier League fixture of the campaign, Arne Slot’s side welcoming Bournemouth to Anfield on Friday night. Five Premier League games take place on Saturday and include Pep Guardiola’s M...

How Marc Guehi compares to Virgil van Dijk as Liverpool move for the £35m Crystal Palace captain

Lifting the Community Shield after Palace's penalty shoot-out triumph over Liverpool could yet be one of Guehi's final acts in the club's shirt, with the defender targeted by their beaten opponents.

Manchester United ‘in no man’s land’ - Marcus Rashford

Transition at club has ‘not started yet’ according to forward on loan at Barcelona.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Besiktas survive scare to knock out St Pat's

Stephen Kenny’s side went 2-0 up in Istanbul.

Why Alan Hansen’s ‘you can’t win anything with kids’ line is still iconic 30 years on

Why Alan Hansen’s ‘you can’t win anything with kids’ line is still iconic 30 years on - PREMIER LEAGUE HISTORY: On the first Match of the Day of the 1995-96 season, Alan Hansen made his famous – and ultimately incorrect – declaration about a youthful Man United side which, as Miguel Delaney explains, still resonates three decades later

Revealed: 'The offer which Man City think would secure them the services of Real Madrid's Rodrygo'

Pep Guardiola is thought to be keen on a move for the Brazilian, who has been a thorn in City's side during their recent bouts with Los Blancos in the Champions League.

Enzo Maresca hits back at Arne Slot's Chelsea claim

Enzo Maresca has hit back at Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s claim that Chelsea should have won the Premier League last season. The Italian masterminded an impressive campaign which saw the Blues secure Champions League qualification with a silver lining provided by a Conference League triumph. Chelsea subsequently added the inaugural FIFA Club World...

NFL's most valuable teams are announced... and it's not a good look for Cowboys owner Jerry Jones

Cowboys fans upset at owner Jerry Jones' refusal to pay All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons should avoid Sportico's annual NFL team valuations , where Dallas ranks first overall once again.

Aguero makes top-four and Gyokeres prediction

The City legend has given his thoughts ahead of the new season.

Rio Ferdinand backs Man Utd's £120m transfer move

Rio Ferdinand has urged Rasmus Hojlund to accept an offer to leave Manchester United and backed Ruben Amorim’s audacious move for Brighton star Carlos Baleba. Hojlund has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford since United completed a £74m deal for Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko. Sesko, who became Amorim’s third summer signing foll...

Thierry Henry gives his honest verdict on Viktor Gyokeres after his £64m move to Arsenal

Gyokeres arrives with a sizzling reputation after scoring 97 goals and providing 28 assists in two seasons with Sporting Lisbon - but the Premier League is a different beast.

Marcus Rashford's troubled start in Barcelona: Registration issues, financial woe and Nou Camp exile

Barcelona are hopeful that an eleventh-hour attempt to register Marcus Rashford in time for their LaLiga opener on Saturday will be successful.