Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan waves after defeating Emerson Jones of Australia in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Rybakina 'disappointed' about coach Vukov's suspension after WTA investigation

Elena Rybakina said she was “disappointed” with the WTA Tour’s decision to ban her former coach Stefano Vukov following the governing body’s investigation into a potential breach of its code of conduct. The governing body revealed last month that the Croatian was provisionally suspended from holding an official role at tournaments after Rybakina announced he…

Howe may now be without £55k-p/w Newcastle ace alongside Botman vs Man City

Howe may now be without £55k-p/w Newcastle ace alongside Botman vs Man City

As they aim to make it a third game without defeat following victories over Arsenal and Birmingham City in cup competitions, Newcastle United could be without two top defenders against Manchester City this weekend. Newcastle injury news The Magpies know all about injury struggles, having had their fair share of sidelined stars in the last…

Mbappe or Haaland? Thierry Henry wades into most complete player debate

Mbappe or Haaland? Thierry Henry wades into most complete player debate

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry admits he’d choose to coach and work with Kylian Mbappe rather than Erling Haaland, if given the opportunity to do so. Mbappe and Haaland played starring roles during Tuesday’s hugely entertaining Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City, which ended with the former emerging 3-2 winners thanks to a…

Lions Rankings: Ireland's Doris underscores captaincy claims

Lions Rankings: Ireland's Doris underscores captaincy claims

Who’s leading the charge for British and Irish Lions selection? Sky Sports ranks every player in contention after Round 2 of the 2025 Six Nations… Lions Rankings – Six Nations Round 2 Caelan Doris 4235 points Tommy Freeman 3655 points James Lowe 2795 points Jack Conan 2795 points Fin Baxter 2620 points The second round…

Jim Ratcliffe

Ratcliffe and INEOS preparing more reduncancies at Manchester United

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly considering another round of job cuts as part of ongoing cost-saving measures at the club. Senior figures at United have confirmed that additional cost-cutting strategies are being explored, with the club having lost nearly £300million over the past three years. One insider described the situation as “unsustainable.”…

Jesse Lingard

Manchester United: Jesse Lingard fires back at claims the former midfielder, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford ‘destroyed the culture of the club’

Former Manchester United midfielder Marcus Rashford has fired back at social media critics who said he helped “destroy the culture” at the club. Lingard, who is now with Korean side FC Seoul after leaving United in 2022, was accused by one fan on X of negatively affecting the culture at Old Trafford alongside former player…

Aston Villa enter race for "world class" £247k-p/w star who Emery rates

Aston Villa enter race for "world class" £247k-p/w star who Emery rates

Aston Villa have now joined the race to sign a “world class” Portugal international, who Unai Emery believes could become a key part of his project, according to a report. Villa still pushing for Europe Villa still remain in the hunt for the top four, sitting just six points behind Chelsea, but they have struggled…

'I'm not making any crazy decisions' - Kelce to delay retirement call

'I'm not making any crazy decisions' – Kelce to delay retirement call

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says he will “take some time” before deciding whether to retire from the NFL following his side’s Super Bowl defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles. Kelce starred in the Chiefs’ first 2025 playoff game against the Houston Texans but struggled in a victory over the Buffalo Bills before failing…

Marseille: Herbert défiera Medvedev, van Assche forfait

Marseille: Herbert défiera Medvedev, van Assche forfait

Opposé à Harold Mayot en seizièmes de finale de l’Open 13 de Marseille, Pierre-Hugues Herbert a eu du mal à se défaire de son compatriote (2-6, 7-5, 6-3). Au tour prochain, il affrontera la tête de série N°1, Daniil Medvedev tandis que Luca van Assche, grippé, a dû déclarer forfait face à Lorenzo Sonego. Pierre-Hugues…

Saudi Arabia confirm alcohol ban for 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia confirm alcohol ban for 2034 World Cup

Fans attending the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will not be able to purchase or consume alcohol during the tournament, the country’s ambassador to the United Kingdom has confirmed. Speaking in an interview with LBC, Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud stated that alcohol sales would be completely prohibited, including in hotels. Following FIFA’s…

Moura's treble, Ronaldo magic: The 15 best Champions League knockout games

Moura's treble, Ronaldo magic: The 15 best Champions League knockout games

This first round of Champions League knockout play-offs has already delivered plenty of entertainment, with some truly mammoth ties set for dramatic conclusions as the last-16 lineup is determined. Real Madrid’s last-gasp victory over Manchester City sets up a mouth-watering tie at the Santiago Bernabeu next week, while Paris Saint-Germain are all but through after…

Raheem Sterling playing football

Kai Havertz injury: How will Arsenal line up in attack as German becomes latest absentee after season-ending injury?

Arsenal’s forward options have taken a another hit after Kai Havertz was ruled out for potentially the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury. The German forward’s injury leaves Arsenal without a recognised striker in their ranks for the next month at least, with fellow No9 Gabriel Jesus also unable to play again this…

'I'm really convinced' - Man Utd star makes big claim about Ruben Amorim

'I'm really convinced' – Man Utd star makes big claim about Ruben Amorim

Diogo Dalot has stated his belief that Manchester United can win a Premier League title and other “big trophies” under the leadership of Ruben Amorim. Amorim has endured a rough start to life in the Old Trafford hotseat, with United falling to their lowest ebb at any point in the 12 years since Sir Alex…

Hull reveals 'zero interest' in golf training: I want to be an athlete!

Hull reveals 'zero interest' in golf training: I want to be an athlete!

Charley Hull insists her biggest goal for 2025 is away from the golf course ahead of her bid to make a winning start to her Ladies European Tour season at the PIF Saudi Ladies International. Hull returns to LET action for the first time since her victory at November’s Aramco Team Series win in Riyadh,…

Bukayo Saka's injury progress revealed amid Arsenal forward crisis

Bukayo Saka's injury progress revealed amid Arsenal forward crisis

Amid the extensive injury crisis sweeping across Arsenal’s forward line, Mikel Arteta has been offered a glimmer of hope by Bukayo Saka’s return to light training. The England international pulled up with a severe hamstring in December and was joined in the treatment room by Gabriel Jesus last month. Gabriel Martinelli won’t be back until…

KP fumes after 'no net session' accusation levelled at England

KP fumes after 'no net session' accusation levelled at England

Kevin Pietersen launched a scathing assessment of England’s appetite to combat spin after their inadequacies were exposed on a disastrous white-ball tour of India. England slumped to a 142-run defeat in Ahmedabad as India completed a series whitewash with victory in the third ODI. It was the seventh defeat of a chastening eight-game tour for…

Joe Root, England vs India, third ODI, Ahmedabad

England collapse to heavy defeat and ODI series whitewash to India

England’s miserable white-ball tour rounded off with a 142-run drubbing by India in the third one-day international in Ahmedabad, securing a 3-0 series sweep for the hosts. It was a familiar story for the tourists as India’s powerful batting line-up again piled on the runs – this time when posting a target of 357 –…