Why Verstappen couldn't use Hamilton's 2016 tactics in F1 title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP

McLaren’s strategy played a key role in preventing Max Verstappen from adopting tactics reminiscent of Lewis Hamilton at Yas Marina from 2016

Will Wolves avoid becoming the Premier League's worst ever team? Here's what the stats say

This clash against Nottingham Forest was also the fifth successive game in which Wolves had failed to score, a record that saw the club abandon their goal of the month award for November.

Ruben Amorim reveals how a half-time inquest inspired Man United's second-half rout of Wolves

United looked to be in control of the game when captain Bruno Fernandes put his team ahead, but Jean-Ricner Bellegarde threatened an upset as he scored Wolves' first league goal in nine hours.

The journey of the Olympic flame around Italy begins

Lighting the Olympic torch at the Stadio dei Marmi

Salah opens door to Liverpool exit with 'thrown under the bus' rant

Mohamed Salah took aim at Liverpool manager Arne Slot in an astonishing rant amid the Premier League champions' slump in form.

Nikita announces new baby on the way

Just days after the Supreme Court decision not to allow any further appeal by MMA fighter Conor McGregor against a High Court’s finding in a civil trial that he raped her, Nikita Hand has announced she is pregnant. The mother of one confirmed on social media she is expecting a child with her partner, Gary […]

The late Páidí O'Shea's daughter celebrates as her Kerry star husband's team wins club championship

It was a busy weekend for those playing hurling and football, with the AIB Club Championships taking place around the country, and just like days gone by, the late and great Kerry manager Páidí O Shea's daughter, Siun, was there with her kids to cheer on her husband. Despite the heavy rain that never seemed […]

The best and worst value Premier League season tickets: Whose fans are paying £108.50 per goal?

Ever wondered whether your Premier League club is ripping you off for your season ticket? Ever sat down in the pub with your mates, and worked out how many bangers you were getting for bucks?

SEA Games to open in Thailand after chaotic build-up

Thousands of athletes from 11 countries will compete at the biennial event, opening tomorrow in Bangkok.

David James names 'favourite' to win Premier League

David James has named the ‘favourite’ to win the Premier League after Manchester City closed the gap on title favourites Arsenal. Man City clinched a routine 3-0 win over in-form Sunderland shortly after Arsenal’s deflating 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa. Sunderland have exceeded expectations during their return to the Premier League but were no match f...

Liverpool: “Too many times at the crime scene”, Slot destroys Konaté

Arne Slot came down hard after Liverpool’s latest stumble at Leeds (3–3). Under pressure following...

James Maddison praises 'underrated' Man Utd star

James Maddison reserved special praise for two Manchester United players after the impressive 4-1 victory over Wolves. Ruben Amorim’s side got back to winning ways in emphatic style as they brushed aside bottom-placed Wolves at Molineux. Captain Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring midway through the first half but Wolves equalised on the stroke of h...

Big surgery for Neymar, it’s official

Santos has achieved a remarkable feat: the club has maintained its position in Série A...

Ireland’s potential World Cup kick off times don’t make for pretty reading

The Republic of Ireland learned its potential fate on Friday night as it was drawn into Group A for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. If Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side can beat Czechia away in Prague, followed by a home win against the winner of Denmark and North Macedonia in the […]

Enzo Maresca provides update about injured Chelsea striker Liam Delap

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca speaks ahead of his side's UEFA Champions League clash against Atalanta.

5 Ireland players Andy Farrell needs to give a chance to before 2027 Rugby World Cup

It was the week of World Cup draws, and both the Ireland rugby and soccer teams found out their fates for their next World Cups. While Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side is yet to confirm their place in North America next summer, Andy Farrell’s team has two years to prepare for their quest Down Under to finally […]

Slot admits Liverpool slump is 'hard to take' for their players

Arne Slot admits Liverpool's slump in form is 'hard to take' for their players after a collapse against Leeds left them with a 3-3 draw despite going two goals up in the match

Most opponents in a table tennis rally: 132 achieved by Simon Sprenger

This attempt occurred at Ruhr Sports Centre and was organised by DJK Franz Sales Haus e. V. association where around 2,300 active people with and without disabilities train across 15 different sports.

Man Utd back on track after Fernandes inspires Wolves rout

Bruno Fernandes’ brace, plus strikes from Bryan Mbeumo and Mason Mount, helped the Red Devils win 4-1 at Molineux.

Masters draw produces blockbuster Ally Pally line-up

The world's top 16 head to Ally Pally

Lando Norris crowned Formula 1 world champion

Norris becomes Britain's first world champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2020 with this 13th drivers' crown for McLaren.

Selby beats Trump in thrilling UK Championship final

A thrilling battle at the Barbican

Football catch during cliff vault

A daring stunt combining pole vaulting off a cliff with catching a football in mid-air. This video captures the jump, the timing, the catch, and the dramatic fall toward the water from multiple cinematic angles.

A monumental slap for Mbappé’s Real with 9 against 11

Real Madrid took a huge blow at the Santiago Bernabéu. In front of their home...

NASCAR driver Michael Annett dead at 39

A number of personalities passed away during the year. A look back and a tribute to the departed of 2025.

Salah's future at Liverpool in doubt amid controversy

Mohamed Salah has not been included in Liverpool’s squad for tomorrow night’s Champions League game against Inter after his explosive attack on the club and Arne Slot over the weekend. Salah was left out of the starting lineup for a third successive game on Saturday, watching from the bench as an unused substiute as Liverpool were held to a 3-3 dra...

Former singles ace Roslin joins Egypt as head coach

Roslin, a former world number one, said he signed a three-year contract with the Egyptian Badminton Federation (EBF) earlier this month.

Who is driving at the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi post-season test?

Here’s who will be in action across all 10 F1 teams at Yas Marina Circuit on Tuesday

We're feeling the pain! Arteta rues late Villa winner as title race is blown wide open

A frustrated Mikel Arteta was left ruing a 'very painful' Arsenal defeat as Emi Buendia's last-minute strike propelled Aston Villa to just three points behind the leaders.

Liverpool. From the bench, Salah threatens to leave

Mohamed Salah (33 years old) expressed his anger after the 3-3 draw at Leeds, his...

Woman who blackmailed footballer Son Heung-min by claiming she was pregnant with his child is jailed

A woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min out of £200,000 after claiming she was pregnant with his child has been jailed for four years.

NFL fans fume as RedZone suffers technical issues minutes into broadcast: 'My ears are bleeding'

Fans immediately took to social media with a furious response, as one wrote: 'My ears are bleeding' and another added: 'RedZone didn't have this many issues when it was commercial free.'

Thomas Frank happy for Xavi Simons after 'good step' in win over Brentford

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank hailed Xavi Simons after he inspired a much-needed 2-0 home win over Brentford but urged him to make sure this "good step" is just the start. "Happy for him. He has been working very hard, he is a top pro, he is so determined and wants it so badly in every aspect of his game, but it's a little bit of adaptation and also the team is a little bit out of sync," Frank said.

Brown "convinced" Piastri will be future F1 champion with McLaren

Oscar Piastri missed out on the 2025 F1 world title to McLaren team-mate Lando Norris at the Abu Dhabi season finale

Laura Biondo breaks football freestyle records and inspires young girls worldwide

Laura Biondo sets new freestyle football records, motivating young girls to chase dreams through skill and perseverance.

Norris answers his critics with first F1 title

Mentally fragile, too cocky, a privileged Gen Z kid bankrolled by a wealthy father, rapid but lacking the killer instinct that separates champions from the rest -- Lando Norris has faced plenty of criticism on his road to the top in Formula One.

USMNT World Cup schedule finalized as FIFA confirms timings for group stage games

Mauricio Pochettino and his team will face Australia, Paraguay and one of Turkey, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo in Group D at next summer's World Cup.

Seven pickleball injuries every player needs to watch out for

Here are some of the most recorded and commonly experienced pickleball injuries:

Selby speaks out on controversial moment during UK win

'I'd never forgive myself.'

Woeful England on the brink of another crushing defeat - leaving Ashes hopes hanging by a thread

Ben Stokes's side staggered to 134 for six by stumps, still 43 behind, and face a near-impossible task to avoid going 2-0 down. This Ashes series feels over almost before it has begun

Barcelona’s defence on 'another level' now, says Flick

The Catalans have won three matches in a row after a 3-0 defeat by Chelsea in the Champions League near the end of November.

Two clubs plan Mohamed Salah transfer from Liverpool

Two clubs have expressed interest in signing Mohamed Salah after a bombshell interview raised huge doubts over his future at Liverpool. In an astonishing interview after Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United, Salah claimed he had been ‘thrown under the bus’ by Liverpool and said his relationship with Anfield boss Arne Slot had broken down. Salah, ...

Owen and Murphy make feelings clear on Salah outburst

'You simply can’t publicly say what you’ve said.'

Hojlund drops biggest hint yet over Man Utd future

Does he see a future at Old Trafford?

Championship match abandoned after 12 minutes following medical emergency in the crowd

The match halted 12 minutes in as emergency staff dealt with the situation in the lower tier of the Covered End. Charlton have confirmed the sad news that the supporter has passed away.

PSG vs Rennes – Luis Enrique’s anger towards the press!

Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 5-0 victory over Rennes this Saturday at the Parc des Princes in Matchday 15 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season. After the match, PSG coach Luis Enrique spoke at a press conference. Following a question about the unpopular 23-year-old defender Ilya Zabarnyi, he criticized the media and then offered much shorter answers than usual. Enrique: “Every time you ask a question, it’s to create a problem.” Was it a perfect...

Fired Red Bull driver trolls team after Max Verstappen loses F1 title to Lando Norris

What McLaren was thinking with 'discussed' Piastri pass on Norris in Abu Dhabi GP

Oscar Piastri passed Lando Norris on lap one of Formula 1's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which McLaren says was all part of its plan to defeat championship rival Max Verstappen

Changes at Red Bull? What's behind Marko's hint and Lambiase's emotion?

Helmut Marko does not know whether he will still be part of Red Bull next year. Paddock sources indicate that the exact role of Gianpiero Lambiase, who was emotional in Abu Dhabi, isn’t fully clear yet for 2026

Report: Travis Kelce refuses to speak to reporters after error

The Chiefs slumped to 6-7 for the season with a lackluster 20-10 defeat to the Houston Texans in front of a star-studded Arrowhead, leaving the NFL dynasty's playoff hopes in tatters.