Francis Ngannou says resuming MMA career is ‘best way of honouring’ late son Kobe
Ngannou last fought in March, when he boxed Anthony Joshua and suffered a brutal knockout. Now the ex-UFC heavyweight champion is back in MMA with the PFL
John Textor eyes Everton takeover as American businessman looks to sell Crystal Palace stake
The 58-year-old media and entertainment entrepreneur appears to be moving closer to a deal to takeover at Everton
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Manchester United have wasted billions, but ‘those days are over’
Manchester United have clamped down on splashing out big money on players under Dan Ashworth’s guidance
Paralympics tickets popular among Parisians as residents return after Olympic exodus
The host city emptied during the Olympic Games earlier in the summer but bumper crowds are expected for the Paralympics
Arne Slot cannot guarantee Liverpool’s longest-serving player will stay at the club
Joe Gomez was not included in Liverpool’s matchday squad for their opening Premier League game against Ipswich
Fabian Hurzeler reveals managerial role models ahead of first Brighton home game
The German is the youngest Premier League manager in history and takes on Manchester United in his first home game
Olympic cyclist Matt Richardson hits out at keyboard critics after shock switch to Great Britain
Richardson defected to Team GB after winning three medals for Australia in the velodrome at Paris 2024
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Arne Slot says Joe Gomez can have Liverpool future despite transfer speculation
The Reds have no intention of trying to push out their current longest-serving player.
Enzo Maresca wants Noni Madueke to stay at Chelsea after goal against Servette
The 22-year-old was on target in the Conference League play-off first leg
Ilkay Gundogan remarkable return to Manchester City confirmed
Ilkay Gundogan was Manchester City captain during their treble-winning campaign in 2023
Eddie Howe hopes Kieran Trippier remains at Newcastle amid reports he wants out
The England full-back turns 34 in September.
Tom Aspinall confirms ‘direct’ talks with UFC over back-up role for Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic
Aspinall, who holds the interim heavyweight title, is waiting on a fight between regular champion Jones and former king Miocic
Watch: Conor Gallagher officially unveiled as Atletico Madrid player
Watch as Conor Gallagher was officially unveiled as an Atletico Madrid player on Friday, 23 August, after signing from Chelsea.
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Mikel Arteta provides update on talks over new Arsenal contract
Arteta’s current deal at Arsenal expires at the end of the 2024/25 season
Is high school football morally tenable? Three more deaths raise familiar questions
As the globe continues to heat, conditions on the practice field continue to worsen, and kids are left to die, we are left with a simple question: is this sport morally sustainable?In December 2022, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the football field during a nationally televised game. The incident prompted shock and horror …
Chess: Carlsen and Niemann impress as Paris grudge rematch approaches
The pair will meet early next month for the first time across the board since the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, where their game sparked cheating allegations and a $100 million lawsuitMagnus Carlsen, no longer the world champion but still ranked the global No 1, will meet the controversial rising talent Hans Niemann, 21, across the board next month for the …
Football transfer rumours: Sterling for Villa, Branthwaite for Liverpool?
This fluff comes out only after darkThe path from Everton to Liverpool is not one well travelled. Nick Barmby was the last. If the other route is more travelled – think Kevin Sheedy, Peter Beardsley, Abel Xavier – it’s still not the done thing. So, Jarrad Branthwaite to Anfield, a deal that’s been bubbling under. Will it happen? The offer is £63m …
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Burns hits 227 for Surrey against Lancs: county cricket day two – as it happened
The Division One leaders were in dominant form again while Essex made a strong start to their delayed match against HampshireA classic CCLive dismissal! Mohammad Abbas, still slim as a pencil, fizzes one into Robin Das’s shinpads. Essex 12-1.Lancashire have their first breakthrough as Dom Sibley opts not to play a shot at Will Williams. Surrey 86-1. …
‘Half the floodlights didn’t work’ – Portsmouth Women’s long journey to the Championship
Meteoric rise from lower reaches of women’s game sees Pompey preparing for a Championship opener at CharltonOn an August weekday afternoon at Westleigh Park in Havant, two distinct sounds are most audible. One is the Portsmouth head coach, Jay Sadler, shouting “shape, shape, shape” as he puts his squad through their paces. The other is the whir of an …
Weekend buildup: Injured Bellingham out for several weeks; Premier League team news
Transfer news and Premier League previews10 things to look out for in this weekend’s actionAny thoughts? Share them with Dominic via emailMikel Arteta has revealed that he will resume talks over extending his contract after the transfer window shuts next week but insisted he is committed to Arsenal.The Spaniard has one year remaining on the contract he …