Romain Bardet, la tuile !

Romain Bardet, la tuile !

Insuffisant remis de sa blessure à l’épaule, Romain Bardet est contraint de renoncer à son dernier Paris-Nice, qui s’élancera dimanche des Yvelines. Romain Bardet ne prendra pas part à son neuvième et dernier Paris-Nice. A la veille du départ du Perray-en-Yvelines, le coureur français de 34 ans, qui arrêtera sa carrière à l’issue du Critérium…

England's Ben Stokes, ODI cricket (Associated Press)

Is giving Stokes ODI captaincy worth the risk ahead of Ashes?

Michael Atherton says England must weigh up the potential risk to their Ashes chances if they hand Ben Stokes the captaincy in one-day international cricket. England men’s managing director Rob Key suggested the Test skipper was a candidate to lead in the 50-over game following Jos Buttler’s resignation from both white-ball roles after the chastening…

Aston Villa join race to sign "strong" defender who pocketed Harry Kane

Aston Villa join race to sign "strong" defender who pocketed Harry Kane

Turning their attention towards the summer transfer window, Aston Villa have now reportedly joined the race to sign an in-demand centre-back who recently kept Harry Kane quiet in the Champions League. Aston Villa transfer news The Villans gave the rest of the Premier League a preview of what they’re capable of in the transfer market…

Xavi: Barcelona icon makes surprise return to management admission

Xavi: Barcelona icon makes surprise return to management admission

Former Barcelona manager and legendary player Xavi Hernandez has revealed that he would be willing to take charge of a different La Liga club and is actively looking to return to management. The former Catalan club captain returned to his boyhood club in November 2021, taking over a side which was floundering after the sudden…

Arsenal make "important proposal" to £400k-per-week Barcelona star's agent

Arsenal make "important proposal" to £400k-per-week Barcelona star's agent

Arsenal are expressing a real interest in signing a Barcelona star this summer, with his agent receiving offers from the Gunners and other high-profile suitors. Arsenal eye new midfielder with Jorginho and Thomas Partey leaving As things stand, Arsenal duo Thomas Partey and Jorginho are set to depart the Emirates Stadium in July when their…

Premier League: West Ham v Newcastle – Preview, predictions, tips, offers and odds

Premier League: West Ham v Newcastle – Preview, predictions, tips, offers and odds

Match Preview for West Ham v Newcastle Newcastle travel to West Ham for Monday Night football to round off the Premier League action this week. The Hammers beat Leicester 2-0 last time out, claiming back-t0-back wins for the first time under Graham Potter and in almost a year. The London side remain 15th in the…

Afghanistan cricket team at Champions Trophy (Associated Press)

Human Rights Watch urges ICC to suspend Afghanistan

Human Rights Watch has called for the International Cricket Council to suspend Afghanistan in response to the Taliban’s assault on women’s rights. All female sport is effectively outlawed under the regime, with the majority of the women’s cricket team living in exile. That places the country in direct contravention of the ICC’s own terms of…

Pep Guardiola delivers verdict on Jack Grealish's private life & Man City future

Pep Guardiola delivers verdict on Jack Grealish's private life & Man City future

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola dismissed concerns over Jack Grealish’s active private life, but was less definitive when discussing the winger’s future at the club. Grealish has rarely produced his best form since completing a club-record £100m transfer to City in 2021, yet slumped to a new nadir in 2024. The injury-riddled forward failed to…

49ers eye bid to sign 22 y/o player to replace Firpo with Leeds impressed

49ers eye bid to sign 22 y/o player to replace Firpo with Leeds impressed

Leeds United are eyeing up a move to sign a potential Junior Firpo replacement who has impressed Elland Road officials. Leeds transfer rumours The Whites will be hoping that when the summer transfer window opens, they will be preparing for life back in the Premier League. Daniel Farke’s side are currently top of the second…

Qatari consortium hatch divisive plan in bid for Tottenham takeover

Chelsea "doing work" on signing "top-class" £20m ex-Tottenham player

Chelsea are said to be working on potentially signing a former Tottenham player for manager Enzo Maresca, with the player currently enjoying an excellent season. Chelsea targeting new defender for Maresca this summer The Premier League top four chasers are expected to target another centre-back for Maresca this summer, after previously considering a January move…

Indian Wells: Fils tient son rang, Moutet tombe sur plus fort

Indian Wells: Fils tient son rang, Moutet tombe sur plus fort

Arthur Fils s’est qualifié sans trembler pour les seizièmes de finale du Masters 1000 d’Indian Wells contre Gabriel Diallo, alors que Corentin Moutet a chuté face à Holger Rune. Ca passe aussi pour Daniil Medvedev et Stefanos Tsitsipas. Les trois meilleurs joueurs français seront bien au rendez-vous des seizièmes de finale du Masters 1000 d’Indian…

Jonas to retire after Price loss? Gallagher: You all know how I feel

Jonas to retire after Price loss? Gallagher: You all know how I feel

Natasha Jonas will go away to decide whether it is time for her to retire from boxing after her defeat to Lauren Price at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday night. Jonas was beaten comfortably by Price in a unanimous decision loss to the Olympic champion, who looked every bit one of women’s boxing’s elite…

Forget Osula: Newcastle's 19-year-old starlet can spell the end for Wilson

Forget Osula: Newcastle's 19-year-old starlet can spell the end for Wilson

Newcastle United’s campaign hangs in the balance. Injuries have soured the mood in the build-up to next week’s Carabao Cup final. Lewis Hall looks to be out for the campaign, while Sven Botman has returned to the medical room once again, joining fellow centre-back Jamal Lascelles, who hasn’t featured at all this season. Anthony Gordon…

2024/25 Women's FA Cup quarter-final predictions

2024/25 Women's FA Cup quarter-final predictions

Eight clubs set to battle it out in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend. Among them are holders Manchester United, who claimed their first major honour when they overcame Tottenham Hotspur in the final at Wembley Stadium last season. 14-time winners Arsenal are also in the final eight, along with reigning Women’s Super…