Arsenal’s influential midfielder, Declan Rice, is facing the very real prospect of a disciplinary ban from UEFA, following candid remarks he made in the aftermath of the Gunners’ 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has revealed how his team will approach the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg tie against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. When asked at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday how his team will…
After years of near-misses, false dawns and fraught negotiations, the fight British boxing has craved is finally on. Anthony Joshua will face long-time rival Tyson Fury in what is already being billed as the biggest bout in the history of…
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will make his ring return following a fatal car crash against unheralded Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia in July. Two of Joshua’s close friends were killed in the crash in Nigeria in December,…
Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring for his first fight since a tragic car accident in Nigeria on December 29, 2025, with the former heavyweight champion scheduled to compete on July 25 in Saudi Arabia as he builds toward a…
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will miss next month’s French Open after confirming he is still struggling with a wrist injury. The world number two sustained the issue during his opening match at the Barcelona Open, forcing him…
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz says the results of the next test on his injured wrist will be “crucial” in determining whether he plays at the French Open. The world number two pulled out of the Barcelona Open last week after sustaining…
British-Nigerian boxer Lawrence Okolie failed a doping test before his heavyweight fight against Tony Yoka. The 33-year-old is scheduled to fight Frenchman Yoka, a 2016 Olympic champion, in Paris on Saturday, 25 April. Fight promoter…
Ibrahima Konate says he is “close to an agreement” with Liverpool over a new contract and there is a “big chance” he will remain at Anfield next season. The France centre-back’s current deal expires this summer, five years after he joined…
Emma Raducanu’s absence from the WTA Tour will be extended by at least two more weeks following her withdrawal from the upcoming Madrid Open. The British number one has struggled to shake off a viral illness which first affected her at…
Racing driver Juha Miettinen has died after a seven-car crash during the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) qualifiers in Germany on Saturday. The race was initially halted by a red flag before it was eventually suspended an hour later…
Leny Yoro is set to miss Manchester United’s trip to Chelsea leaving Michael Carrick’s side with just one senior central defender for Saturday night’s game. The France Under-21 international, 20, has picked up an injury and has not…
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the 2026 Madrid Open, citing a lingering wrist injury he picked up during his campaign in Barcelona. The Spanish tennis star, who also missed last year’s tournament, said the issue is “slightly…
Prize money at this year’s French Open will jump by 9.5%, taking the total purse to 61.7 million euros ($72.69 million), organisers said on Thursday. The increase of 5.4 million euros compared to 2025 continues a steady rise in player…
Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis. The seven-time Grand Slam champion, who had not played since last August’s US Open, said he was “excited to…
Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world No 1 ranking from his Spanish rival. Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000…
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will face Jannik Sinner in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters, with the winner taking the world number one spot. The pair both came through Saturday’s semi-finals in straight sets, with Sinner defeating…
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot maintains he has the “complete support” of the club’s hierarchy and fans, despite a recent slump in form and growing unease about his long-term future at Anfield. Slot, who took over from Jürgen Klopp in June…
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz made emphatic starts to their Monte Carlo campaigns on Tuesday, as the battle for the world No.1 ranking intensified ahead of the French Open. With sprint legend Usain Bolt watching from the stands, the two…
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has made his first public appearance since he survived a car crash in Nigeria that killed his close friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. Joshua had kept a low profile since the accident on…
Former Germany national football team coach Joachim Low is reportedly in advanced discussions with the Ghana Football Association over the vacant Black Stars job. The GFA are urgently seeking a replacement for Otto Addo, who was dismissed…
Emma Raducanu has delayed the start of her clay-court season as she continues her recovery from a viral illness, according to her representatives. It is understood Raducanu, 23, wants to focus on making a full recovery before returning to…
Igor Tudor has left his post as interim head coach of Tottenham Hotspur by mutual consent after just 44 days in charge, the club announced on Sunday. Following some calamitous results, most notably a 5-2 loss to Atletico Madrid in the…
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has clarified rumours around him wanting to sign German winger Julian Brandt instead of Mohamed Salah in the summer of 2017. There were reports at the time that Klopp was eager for Liverpool to sign…
Noni Madueke has declared his determination to earn a place in England national football team’s World Cup squad, insisting he is ready to fight for his position ahead of the tournament. The Arsenal winger, 24, has already been included in…
Former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has criticised the Confederation of African Football’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, insisting it will be difficult for the Teranga Lions to…
Alex Iwobi has been shortlisted for the Premier League Player of the Month award for March following an impressive run of performances for Fulham FC. The Nigerian midfielder is among seven nominees, facing competition from Bruno Fernandes,…
Supporters from several African nations could face a major financial hurdle ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with new United States visa rules requiring bonds of up to $15,000. Fans from countries including Senegal, Algeria, Tunisia, Cape…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has hailed Victor Osimhen as a uniquely energetic presence in the national team. The striker, currently with Galatasaray, will miss Nigeria’s upcoming four-nation tournament due to injury. Speaking to…
Italian legend Marco Materazzi believes Arsenal FC must rely on both quality and fortune if they are to secure a historic treble this season. Arsenal’s hopes of a quadruple were dashed after defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup…