Robinson Thompson races ahead after missing out on DP World Tour history

Robinson Thompson races ahead after missing out on DP World Tour history

Brandon Robinson Thompson threatened to card the second ’59 round’ in DP World Tour history on his way to a three-shot lead at the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship. Two eagles and three birdies took Robinson Thompson to the turn in 29 at Royal Golf Club and a run of five birdies in six holes from…

Duhan Van der Merwe's hat-trick gave Scotland a solid lead in the contest

McDowall replaces Tuipulotu for Scotland as Van Der Merwe passed fit

Stafford McDowall has been named to start at centre for Scotland for their Six Nations clash vs Italy in place of the injured Sione Tuipulotu, while wing Duhan van der Merwe has shaken off a knock to start. Tuipulotu, who captained Scotland in the autumn and was in superb form, will miss the entire championship…

West Ham make late January contact to sign ex-Liverpool star on loan

West Ham make late January contact to sign ex-Liverpool star on loan

West Ham United have made a shock late enquiry over signing a former Liverpool star on loan, with Graham Potter’s side looking set for an active end to this January transfer window. West Ham table late January bids in effort to secure signing The Irons have no shortage of targets for this latter stage of…

Gerrard Lampard

Analysing the management careers of England’s ‘Golden Generation’ as Gerrard leaves Al-Ettifaq

Steven Gerrard is the latest of England’s Golden Generation to suffer a setback in their management career with the former Liverpool midfielder departong Al-Ettifaq. Gerrard’s two-year spell in the Saudi Pro League has ended in underwhelming style as he leaves Al-Ettifaq 12th in the league, having to failed to bolster his repuation following his sacking…

Arne Slot tips Liverpool youngster for first-team role after 'impressive' Champions League display

Arne Slot tips Liverpool youngster for first-team role after 'impressive' Champions League display

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot lauded the performance of 20-year-old midfielder James McConnell against PSV Eindhoven and emphatically ruled out a loan move for the former youth team player. McConnell made his Champions League debut in the Netherlands on Wednesday night, catching the eye of his manager despite Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat. The combative midfielder finished…

Olympic 200m champion Thomas voices stalking concerns

Olympic 200m champion Thomas voices stalking concerns

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Gabby Thomas pleaded for advice on TikTok after expressing concern she was being stalked by a group of men at airports in America. Thomas described how “three to six” middle-aged men appeared to be waiting for her in various US airports including Chicago and Miami, even sometimes showing up at her…

Celtic expected to sign "special" £110,000-a-week star on loan this month

Sky Sports: Celtic in talks to sign "on fire" striker in £10m+ transfer

Celtic are now in late transfer talks to sign an “on fire” striker in a deal worth up to £10m, according to Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph. Celtic eyeing late signings after Jota return The Hoops, who have qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League, recently sealed their first signing of 2025 in…

Premier League confirm nominees for January Player & Manager of the Month awards

Premier League confirm nominees for January Player & Manager of the Month awards

The Premier League have unveiled the nominees for the first Player and Manager of the Month awards of 2025. Seven players from six clubs are in the running this month, with December’s winner, Alexander Isak of Newcastle United, looking to become the first player to retain the prize since Marcus Rashford in February 2023. Meanwhile,…

Ireland reveal side to face England in Six Nations blockbuster

Ireland reveal side to face England in Six Nations blockbuster

Defending champions Ireland have named the side that will face England in Saturday’s eagerly-anticipated match on the opening weekend of this year’s Six Nations, with Sam Prendergast starting at out-half. Ireland start a campaign at home in which they will aim to become the first nation to win the competition outright for three years in…

MIkel Arteta

Arsenal and Arteta ‘inflame’ fans’ claims of corruption – Neville

Gary Neville has accused Mikel Arteta of “inflaming” claims referees have a bias against Arsenal following the online abuse directed towards Michael Oliver this week. Oliver dismissed Gunners full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly in the 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday with the decision later overturned on appeal by the Football Association. After the game, Arteta said…

Nat Sciver-Brunt, Women's Ashes (Getty Images)

England struggle again in battle to avoid Ashes whitewash

England’s battle to avoid a Women’s Ashes whitewash began in disappointing fashion as they were rolled for 170 on day one of the pink-ball Test against Australia in Melbourne. Nat Sciver-Brunt made 51 off 129 balls but no other player passed 25 as England slumped against spin again, just as they had done during their…

Marcus Rashford must be ‘ashamed’ – Roy Keane hits out at exiled Manchester United forward

Marcus Rashford must be ‘ashamed’ – Roy Keane hits out at exiled Manchester United forward

Roy Keane says Marcus Rashford must be “ashamed” by his conduct with his ongoing exclusion from the Manchester United squad showing no sign of being resolved. Rashford has not played in over six weeks with head coach Ruben Amorim saying on Sunday he would rather play his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach than a player with Rashford’s…

West Ham likely to bid for once-£100m player in the final days of January

West Ham likely to bid for once-£100m player in the final days of January

West Ham United are increasingly likely to lodge a January offer for a player who once cost nine figures, as we now enter the last few days of this winter transfer window and co-chair David Sullivan maintains the club’s pursuit of a new signing. West Ham targeting new forward before deadline day As things stand,…

« L’enfer » de la Zagreb Arena attend les Bleus

« L’enfer » de la Zagreb Arena attend les Bleus

Ce jeudi, l’équipe de France masculine de handball défie la Croatie en demi-finale du Mondial, et plus de 15 600 spectateurs devraient pousser les Croates. Les Bleus savent qu’ils vont vivre “l’enfer”, mais ils l’ont déjà connu par le passé, et cela leur a souvent réussi. Un tour préliminaire devant 2181 spectateurs de moyenne, un…

Arsenal to hand 'angry' Aston Villa improved Ollie Watkins offer

Arsenal to hand 'angry' Aston Villa improved Ollie Watkins offer

Arsenal are reportedly preparing an improved bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins in a late scramble to secure an attacking January reinforcement. News broke on Wednesday evening that the Gunners had tabled a £60m offer for the 29-year-old forward. Aston Villa firmly rebuffed that proposal and were said to be “angry” with Arsenal’s approach…

John Duran

Emery on Aston Villa striker speculation: ‘Watkins is our striker’, Duran exit would be ‘good money’

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was grilled on the futures of Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran after Wednesday’s 4-2 win over Celtic. Both strikers were sensationally linked with moves away from the club inthe build-up to their crucial Champions League clash, with Watkins the subject of a bid from Premier Leagie rivals Arsenal – which…