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Eddie Jordan-led consortium buys London Irish rugby club out of administration

The Irish entrepreneur, founder of the eponymous race-winning Jordan Grand Prix, is believed to have paid less than the previous “preferred bidder” offered

Cristiano Ronaldo's £61MILLION private jet is pictured at Manchester Airport - leaving hopeful United fans to question if superstar is set to join struggling club for shock third stint

Cristiano Ronaldo caused a stir of speculation after his private jet was spotted on the runway at Manchester Airport.

Slot gives injury updates after Trent return and Gakpo limps off

Arne Slot gives the latest Liverpool injury updates after Trent Alexander-Arnold made his return to action against Everton and Cody Gakpo limped off the pitch that evening

Carlo Ancelotti reacts to Vinicius Jr's fresh Saudi Arabia transfer links just days after the Brazilian rejected a new contract offer from Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti has grown 'tired' of speculation that Vinicius Junior will leave Real Madrid to join the Saudi Pro League, after the Brazilian reportedly rejected a new contract offer last week.

Revealed: Ruben Amorim distances himself from Manchester United players - unlike predecessor Erik ten Hag - 'but makes time for just two first-team stars'

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is reportedly maintaining a professional distance from his players, three months since joining the club.

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She's worked with Nadal, PSG and even NASA... meet the sports scientist behind a bid by three Scottish brothers to row the Pacific Ocean

Growing up in Montreal, Chloe Lanthier wanted to go out and play in the snowstorms. During her 20s, she was more likely to be found going up a mountain in Alaska than propping up a bar.

Arne Slot breaks his silence on his red card after Michael Oliver clash - and gives his verdict on chaotic end to the Merseyside derby

Arne Slot has broken his silence on the red card he was branded in a chaotic end to the Merseyside derby on Wednesday.

Mercato – Kolo Muani, Juventus already have the formula to keep him

Randal Kolo Muani, the 26-year-old French national team striker who was struggling at Paris Saint-Germain, has been loaned out to Juventus Turin until the end of the 2024-2025 season without an option to buy. So far, he has been back in form with some fine performances, and the Turin club have already announced their desire to keep him. Whether and how this will be possible remains to be seen. La Gazzetta dello Sport assures us that there is a...

Liverpool are dealt fresh injury blow to Arne Slot's frontline ahead of hosting Wolves

The Reds take on Vitor Pereira's side and Aston Villa over the next few days, hoping to bounce back from their dramatic Merseyside derby draw against Everton on Wednesday.

CALUM McCLURKIN: Forget all the top trainers and jockeys, leading owner JP McManus and his famous green and gold silks will be the dominant sight in the major spring festivals

The prevailing image in the aftermath of a lot of the top-class races National Hunt fans will enjoy is likely to be the green and gold silks of JP McManus ruling the roost again.

The Hundred's £520m investment from auction hailed as 'seminal moment' in the sport - as ECB claim funding will protect cricket 'for generations'

AADAM PATEL: Investors have poured huge sums - which value the franchises in total £975m - into the game in return for stakes in eight city-based teams which have existed for just four seasons

How Toyota plans to manage Rally Sweden grandstand finish

Only 6.3s separates the top three World Rally Championship crews ahead of Sunday’s final three stages

Alex Bregman signs huge $120m deal with the Boston Red Sox to end months of speculation over his future

The third baseman is a two-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, who had played his entire career with the Houston Astros until he entered free agency at the end of the season.

The teams with the most Premier League title wins since its inception in 1992

Sam Walker's on! Injured Roosters halfback enjoys once-in-a-lifetime round with golf legend Phil Mickelson ahead of LIV tournament in Adelaide

Roosters star Sam Walker is currently recovering from knee surgery after rupturing his ACL - but the halfback wasn't going to miss the opportunity to enjoy a round with golf legend Phil Mickelson.

Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich PLAYER RATINGS: Who was the vital spark again for the hosts and which ex-Crystal Palace player lit up the game for the German giants...

Celtic produced a commendable late rally against Bayern Munich in a 2-1 first-leg home defeat to a giant of the European game.

Aaron Rodgers' retirement verdict revealed after New York Jets axed the quarterback, 41

Rodgers and the Jets' underwhelming marriage was officially ended on Thursday after two seasons, as the team announced its intention to 'move in a different direction.'

Stade Briochin/PSG – Quarter-final venue set!

In the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France 2024-2025, Stade Briochin is due to host Paris Saint-Germain (Wednesday February 26). A suitable stadium had to be found for the match, as the National 2 club (4th French division) did not have the infrastructure to host such an event. This Wednesday, the venue was made official. Partner club of SRFC for 10 years now, Stade Briochin will welcome PSG to Roazhon Park for the Coupe de France...

STAYING ALIVE! Rodgers urges Celtic to take 'one more shot' at Bayern Munich after Maeda goal gives them glimmer of hope for second leg

Brendan Rodgers praised the resilience of his Celtic players and insisted they're still alive in the Champions League play-off clash with Bayern Munich despite falling to a 2-1 first-leg defeat.

Brest/PSG – Ajorque highlights what has changed in Paris: “they’re all together”.

On Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain faced Brest at the Stade du Roudourou as part of the Champions League 2024-2025 play-offs. Ludovic Ajorque, the 30-year-old Brest striker, spoke to the press after the 0-3 Parisian victory. He spoke of the Parisians’ collective strength, and of his frustration at their lack of efficiency. Ajorque “We’re learning against the big teams.” How does it feel ? We’re disappointed, because before the 2nd leg we were...

The craziest contract clauses in football history

Ligue 1 – Matchday 24 schedule and broadcast, PSG/Lille on March 1

The Ligue de Football Professionnel has decided on the schedule for the 33rd day of Ligue 1 2022-2023, which will be played over the weekend of Saturday March 1, 2025. We now know that Paris Saint-Germain will face Lille at the Parc des Princes on that day at 9:05pm, and that the match will be broadcast on DAZN. This match will follow a Wednesday trip to face Stade Briochin in the Coupe de France quarter-finals, and will precede another trip to...

Sir Alex Ferguson set for surprise return to the dugout for former Man United star's farewell match

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to make a surprise return to the dugout, according to one of his former players.

Enzo Maresca defends his comments after Chelsea's FA Cup defeat by Brighton and insists the Blues are a different club to the one that won a glut of major trophies

KIERAN GILL: Enzo Maresca defended the use of his cliché after being dumped out of the FA Cup by Brighton last weekend, saying Chelsea are now a different club to the one that used to win for fun.

David Moyes: Boiling hot Goodison Park deserved drama in final Merseyside derby David Moyes press conference

David Moyes called the chaotic finish to the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park a "fitting" finale as James Tarkowski's volley in the eighth minute of stoppage time snatched Everton a 2-2 draw against Liverpool. The Toffees had been unfortunate to be trailing to Mohamed Salah's 73rd-minute goal, having led through an early Beto strike before Alexis Mac Allister's headed equaliser just minutes later. But Tarkowski then fired in at the death and, after the goal survived a lengthy VAR check for offside, there was pandemonium inside the stadium.

Mikel Arteta reveals which unlikely star has jokingly volunteered to become Arsenal's makeshift striker as the Spaniard weighs up signing a free agent to ease their injury crisis

A desperate Mikel Arteta is open to raiding the free agent market for a striker in a bid to sustain Arsenal's title hopes after Kai Havertz's season-ending injury.

Azerbaijan Strikes Gold as Stars Shine in New Weight Categories

Home favourite Zelim TCKAEV was the hero today.

Toulouse/PSG – Official line-ups: Kvaratskhelia and Lee starting

This Saturday at the Stadium, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) take on Toulouse (10th) as part of the 22nd day of Ligue 1 2024-2025 (kick-off 9:05pm, UTC+1). Here are the official teams for this match: As always, we’ll wait until kick-off to be absolutely sure about the tactical schemes. Toulouse (3-4-3) – Aboukheal – Magri – Babicka Suazo – Sierro – Casseres – Dönnum Akdag – Cresswell – Canvot Restes Remplaçants : Haug, Mc Kenzie, Kamanzi, Sidibé,...

Dembélé strikes again, Deschamps gives his analysis

Ousmane Dembélé, 27-year-old striker for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team, is impressing in 2025 with a string of complete performances and numerous goals. This in a position that is generally more axial in Paris. Didier Deschamps, coach of the French national team, comments on this development in L’Equipe newspaper. Deschamps “He’s much more decisive for very specific reasons.” “When you look at Dembélé today, do you still see...

The 30 highest-paid athletes in the world

In the high-stakes world of professional sports, talent alone isn’t enough, and brand power, marketability, and strategic financial moves are what separate the wealthy from the ultra-rich. Each year, the earnings of top athletes surge into the hundreds of millions, fueled by jaw-dropping salaries, record-breaking endorsement deals, and lucrative business ventures. In 2024, the landscape of sports finance continued to evolve, as a plethora of athletes earned extraordinary amounts of money. From boxing rings to golf courses and football pitches to NBA courts, the 30 highest-paid athletes in the world collectively earned more than US$2.9 billion last year. It seems they are not only excelling in their respective sports but also revolutionizing their own bank accounts. So, who topped the list this year? Click through this gallery to find out. All values are in US dollars.

Ange Postecoglou reveals FIVE Tottenham stars have returned to training ahead of Man United clash - and issues Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero updates

Tottenham are set to be boosted by the return of several key figures for Sunday's visit of Manchester United.

The winners and losers from MotoGP pre-season testing

While any conclusions from testing are hard to derive, the five days of running across Sepang and Buriram offered plenty of clues about the 2025 MotoGP season. We examine who has surpassed expectations so far and whose performances have left something to be desired

Malaysia’s “Phoenix” Makes Reality Of Wrestling Debut In Texas

In a male-dominated sport, Malaysia's hijabi wrestler goes against all odds to prove women are more than capable of wrestling.

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Keely Hodgkinson fires warning to athletics bosses as Olympic champion bids to boost ailing sport - despite having to pull out of her own event

Britain's golden girl has launched a new indoor event, the Keely Klassic, which is taking place on Saturday in Birmingham, with live DJs and light shows, but is unable to compete following injury.

20 Best Towns In North America For Summer Sport Lovers

Summer is the perfect time to explore the great outdoors and get your adrenaline pumping with sports activities. North America boasts a diverse range of towns that are havens for summer sport enthusiasts. From mountain biking and hiking to water sports and more, these locations offer something for every adventurer. Here’s a look at 20 … The post 20 Best Towns In North America For Summer Sport Lovers appeared first on Animals Around The Globe.

Jhon Duran makes blistering start to life in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr after £65m switch from Aston Villa in January transfer window

Duran, 21, was sold to the Saudi-based side in what came as a shock move to many given that he had impressed under Unai Emery in the first half of the campaign.

Kevin Pietersen SLAMS England in furious rant after claims the team didn't train enough during India tour

Jos Buttler 's side were thrashed by 142 runs in the third and final one-day international on Wednesday as India won the series 3-0.

No wonder Franco Smith has never applied for a job. Everyone's chasing him! Glasgow Warriors head coach is a man in demand...

Franco Smith has no need to push his CV under the doors of would-be suitors when his work evidently speaks for itself.

Brest/PSG – Vitinha announces a key point for the return leg

At 6.45pm on Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain faced Stade Brestois in the first leg of their Champions League play-off (0-3). Speaking to PSG TV, Vitinha, the Parisian club’s 24-year-old midfielder, reflected on this important success. Vitinha “It’s important to say that it’s not over.” “It’s very good. I think we played a very complete game. I’m really happy, and I’m proud of this team because we made the necessary efforts. We knew it could make...

Wales set for immediate changes for Six Nations showdown vs Ireland as interim coach Matt Sherratt calls up Gareth Anscombe, Max Llewellyn and Jarrod Evans

ALEX BYWATER: After being surprisingly left out of his country's Six Nations squad last month, Anscombe nonetheless decided to make the trip to Italy to watch Gatland's side in round-two action.

Caitlin Clark forcefully ends marketing catastrophe during Super Bowl

Martin Keown apologises to Ruud van Nistelrooy for his iconic Battle of Old Trafford 'shenanigans' in 2003 - as former rivals endure awkward reunion ahead of Leicester's clash with Arsenal

Martin Keown issued an apology to Ruud van Nistelrooy for his 'shenanigans' at the 'Battle of Old Trafford' in 2003, ahead of Arsenal's game against Leicester on Saturday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Steelers make stunning trade query for rival quarterback Trevor Lawrence

At present, the Steelers are in an uncertain position when it comes to quarterback. Justin Fields and Russell Wilson played there last season and both are out of contract.

Little-known VAR rule sheds light on why Everton's 98th-minute equaliser stood against Liverpool despite Abdoulaye Doucoure appearing to be offside

James Tarwkoski's volleyed equaliser against Liverpool on Wednesday night was confirmed after a lengthy VAR check and Goodison Park duly erupted.

Brest/PSG – Luis Enrique praises his squad and keeps them under pressure

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique spoke to Canal + after the 0-3 win over Brest (video highlights Brest/PSG) on Tuesday at the Stade du Roudourou in the Champions League 2024-2025 play-offs. He was full of praise for his squad and the team’s collective spirit, and had no intention of burying Brest before the return leg. Luis Enrique “As a coach, I’m very happy to have a team with this dynamic”. How did you manage to convert Dembélé’s...

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