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Tottenham Hotspur will head into 2026 off the back of a victory after they beat Crystal Palace in a tense game at Selhurst Park in the...
Angola v Egypt preview Egypt will look to register their third successive win at AFCON 2025 when they come up against Angola tomorrow. Hossam Hassan’s side...
Perhaps there aren’t better scouts in football than former players who played the game, and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard was one of those. The Englishman enjoyed...
Match of the day Pundit Joe Hart breaks down how David Raya was able to execute an ‘absolutely brilliant’ save for Arsenal in their 2-1 victory...
Tottenham’s hard-fought win over Crystal Palace has come at a cost
Ruben Dias received support from girlfriend Maya Jama during Manchester City’s 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, and she wrote about her experience of the away end...
Billy Horschel delivered a dramatic final-hole eagle to help Atlanta Drive GC make a winning start to their TGL title defence with a 6-4 victory over...
Andrew Heaney is retiring after 12 Major League seasons, as the 34-year-old southpaw announced via his social media feeds. Heaney finishes his career with a 4.57...
TALAVERA DE LA REINA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 17: Franco Mastantuono of Real Madrid looks on prior to the Copa del Rey match between CF Talavera and...
The Barcelona team swept the board with seven awards at the Globe Soccer Gala, with Dembele as best player · Aitana Bonmati was chosen as the...
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the Bologna attacker, Santiago Castro. According to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport via SportWitness, they will face competition from...
Zambia v Morocco preview Morocco coach Walid Regragui dismissed concerns about the AFCON hosts’ form in the tournament so far and insisted he is still the...
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Summary Football intelligence often serparates the good from the very best. Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona rank highly for showing remarkable intelligence on the pitch. Andrea...
Guardiola – who takes his side to Sunderland on New Year’s Day – held several talks with his squad during the Club World Cup in America...
Mike Tyson vs George Foreman is a battle of the big punchers that never was. Larry Holmes, who was stopped by ‘Iron’ Mike inside four rounds,...
Heavyweight AFCON clash lives up to all the pre-match hype as points are shared in
Chelsea legend John Terry is raising money for charity by selling memorabilia from across his successful career in a vast online auction which takes place next...
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… TRANSFERS Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at a possible return to Europe as he reiterated his ambition to...
The Tigers made a strong push to sign Alex Bregman last offseason, offering the third baseman a six-year, $171.5MM deal (with some deferred money) that included...
BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Atalanta BC coach Raffaele Palladino issues instructions to his players during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale...
The Pats quarterback is the fourth player to reach a landmark this season, and fans celebrated accordingly. Leer
Casemiro of Manchester United in action with Kolo Muani of Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images) Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing...
Liverpool are now expected to step up their move for a “world-class” star, with manager Arne Slot a big fan. Reds keen on signing new forward...
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner believes 2025 was the best year in the club’s history, despite ending it with a 1-0 home defeat to Tottenham. Archie...
Amad Diallo’s wonderful goal was not enough for Ivory Coast to secure the win they needed to make sure of qualification for the knockout stages of...
Money talks, and that’s certainly the case in the Premier League, widely accepted as the wealthiest league in world football. Even newly-promoted clubs can spend a...
Charlie Smyth converted a career-long 57-yard field goal as the New Orleans Saints extended their winning streak to four games with a 34-26 victory at the...
“We don’t know if he’s available for Fulham, but once again, his foot got stitched, it’s swollen, it goes into the right direction, but you have...
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal won two prizes at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards, with Cristiano Ronaldo watching on from the front row and enjoying his acceptance speech...
Leeds’ 4-3-3 is dead – long live the 4-3-3? Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Sunderland’s draw...
The Athletics announced today the passing of longtime scout Will Schock. He was 61. Schock had been a part of the organization since getting drafted by...
UDINE, ITALY – DECEMBER 27: Keinan Davis of Udinese Calcio scores a first goal during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SS Lazio at...
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Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are keeping tabs on Scott McTominay from Napoli. The Scottish international has done quite well for the Italian outfit since joining...
Massimiliano Allegri expects to see improvement from Christopher Nkunku after the forward broke his AC Milan duck in Serie A. Nkunku netted his first goals in...
Cristiano Ronaldo vowed to reach the 1000-goal landmark after being named the Middle East Player of the Year at a ceremony in Dubai this evening. The...
Newcastle United youngster Antonio Cordero has agreed a deal to join Spanish club Cadiz on loan after his Westerlo deal was ‘interrupted’, according to Fabrizio Romano....
Nineteen-year-old Archie Gray scores his first senior goal for Tottenham Hotspur to beat Crystal Palace 1-0.
Archie Gray scored the winner at Selhurst Park
CRYSTAL PALACE 0-1 TOTTENHAM: Spurs won their first away game since October thanks to Archie Gray’s first-half header, easing the pressure on under-fire Thomas Frank Tottenham...
Greg Fisilau was named man of the match for his role in Exeter’s victory over Leicester Tigers; Exeter head into 2026 one point behind Gallagher Premiership...
12:33pm: Speier’s report has subsequently been updated to highlight Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan as a fifth infielder the Red Sox are currently focused on. Donovan,...
BERGAMO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Raffaele Palladino, Head Coach of Atalanta BC embraces with Kamaldeen Sulemana of Atalanta BC following the team’s victory during the Serie...
Speaking during the latest Inside Carrington podcast, our vastly experienced goalkeeper mentioned that he’s always doing courses to prepare for the future – including a sporting...
The Everton striker made the most of his days off Leer
Oliver Glasner looks on during a Crystal Palace game last season (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images) Crystal Palace are looking to sign Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling...
A Leeds United star was lauded by a TalkSport journalist after the 1-1 draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. Spoils shared as...
Archie Gray scored his first goal in senior football to give Tottenham and under-pressure boss Thomas Frank a vital win at Crystal Palace this afternoon. Gray...
Four-time Grand Slam champion Sabalenka showed flashes of the emotion she demonstrates in competitive matches, bearing a mischievous grin when she won points. “I felt great....
Sugar Ray Leonard has no doubt in his mind when it comes to the hardest he was ever hit inside a boxing ring. Leonard is widely...
Another heavyweight AFCON clash as holders face five-time winners
Nick Kyrgios came out on top in the latest ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition match with a straight-sets victory over women’s world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka...
The Padres and Angels are among the teams to have shown interest in infielder Kazuma Okamoto, according to a report from Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. Romero...
Christian Pulisic hits out at rumours he is dating actress Sydney Sweeney (Instagram) Christian Pulisic has hit out at the bizarre rumours suggesting the AC...
The teenager hailed the impact the boss has had in the time they have worked together. “He’s a brilliant manager,” Ayden explained. “He’s always reassuring me...
There has been an exodus of talent at the Texas Longhorns Leer
Arne Slot, Manger of Liverpool, looks on prior to a Premier League match. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda is reportedly a target...
After waiting for his moment for much of this season so far, Kobbie Mainoo was provided with the perfect chance to finally nail down a starting...
Crystal Palace are targeting a first win in five matches in all competitions when Tottenham visit Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Sunday. The ninth-placed...
During a manager’s long-term role at the helm of clubs as prestigious as Liverpool, Manchester United or Chelsea, back-room staff come and go. As do managers,...
Affordale Fury delivered a first Grade One winner for County Down owner Philip Polly in a thrilling Savills Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday. Trained by Noel...
Terence Crawford announced his retirement from the sport of boxing earlier this month, hanging up the gloves off the back of a win over Saul ‘Canelo’...
The Pharaohs have already qualified for the knockout stage of AFCON thanks to wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa, furthermore they have topped Group B. All...
Chelsea captain Reece James was frustrated after the Blues wasted their lead against Aston Villa and revealed where the blame lies for their defeat at Stamford...
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s incredible goal-scoring run continued as he found the net in a sixth consecutive Premier League game to secure Leeds a 1-1 draw at Sunderland....
Brits Verity Ockenden and Matt Ramsden sharpen up for the World Cross Country Champs in Florida on January 10. Verity Ockenden and Matt Ramsden enjoyed a...
The Guardians are in agreement with right-hander Pedro Avila on a one-year, split contract, according to Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase. The deal is a split...
ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 15: Wesley of AS Roma celebrates with teammate Lorenzo Pellegrini after scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between...
Presenting pics from training as Ruben’s Reds gear up for our final outing of 2025.
The future in the Chiefs Kingdom seems to be a little bit crazy Leer
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim gestures during the draw vs West Ham (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Manchester United are interested in signing the Mali international...
Since the summer of 2023, Manchester United have dished out roughly £174.5m on three new centre-forwards, having plumped for youth by bringing in Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua...
Equatorial Guinea and Sudan continue their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group E campaigns on Sunday in Casablanca. The National Thunder lost their opener in...
West Ham United will consider changing manager for the third time this season if their form does not improve over the festive and New Year period,...
Glamorgan chief executive Dan Cherry, who succeeded Morris at the club’s helm, said: “Hugh holds a very special place in the history of Glamorgan Cricket as...
Exhibition takes place for first time since 1992
One Manchester United star is set to miss out on the summer’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada after deciding against switching his...
Joe Root says it would be “silly” for England to change their management team after the Ashes defeat and insists the players are “absolutely committed” to...
NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 22: Noa Lang of SSC Napoli celebrates with teammate Sam Beukema after scoring his side’s third goal during the Serie A match...
The bad results obtained this seasom could be a defining factor Leer
AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone will join Manchester United in the summer of 2026, according to journalist Francesca Teodori. Teodoritold AS Roma Live‘s Twitch channel: “It’s not news,...
The New Year period isn’t just about bringing in fresh names, writes FPL expert Blake Hurst – it’s also about knowing when to let go. With...
Federico Chiesa was handed his first-ever Premier League start at Anfield since his move from Juventus to Liverpool in the summer of 2024 as Arne Slot’s...
Far from winding down, Morris embarked on what would be an illustrious post-playing career, first as technical coaching director with the ECB. Following spells as acting...
New wide player a priority in what could be a big month for Spurs
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber missed the Premier League clash against Brighton due to injury but attended the match and shared his delight on social media Jurrien...
A domestic Treble winner, Euros success and England’s top scorer – Aggie Beever-Jones knows just how special 2025 has been. “It was the best year of...
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we look back at Saturday’s 2-1 win over Brighton...
PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, looks on prior to the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and AC...
Our no.20 joined Manchester United in September 2023, making her debut as a substitute in the opening-weekend win at Aston Villa in early October. She went...
Jose Alvarado and Mark Williams ejected in Pelicans vs. Suns Leer
Arne Slot could soon have Ederson dos Santos in his squad. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Arne Slot’s Liverpool table a €70 million offer to sign...
According to Calciomercato, Inter Milan will raid Tottenham Hotspur this winter for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and defender Radu Dragusin. Inter head coach Cristian Chivu apparently doesn’t...
Senegal take on DR Congo this afternoon. Get all the team news here… Two former Africa Cup of Nations winners meet as Senegal take on DR...
For the first time in 33 years, tennis’ ‘Battle of the Sexes’ is back. Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios will take on current women’s world number...
At half-time in the 2025 All-Ireland football quarter-final, holders Armagh seemed in a decent place when leading Kerry by one point. However, there was a storm...
Anthony Joshua is expected to return to action in February or March following his knockout of Jake Paul, and the two-time world champion has been linked...
Reds set to turn to transfer market after Alexander Isak injury
Diogo Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, was in the ground for Liverpool’s 2-1 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, with their sons being mascots for the match...
Here is a little rundown for you. Sunday December 21: Lose the Ashes after 11 days of cricket Monday December 22: Head coach Brendon McCullum admits...
