Football

Liverpool ‘deal collapses’ as FSG, Michael Edwards ‘plot move for a different French club’

According to reports, Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group were in 'talks' to buy Ligue Un club Toulouse but this 'deal has now collapsed'.

All Blacks legend makes bold Christian Cullen comparison for ‘explosive’ Hurricanes star

Justin Marshall and Jeff Wilson believe a Hurricanes youngster could be making a big impact for the All Blacks sooner rather than later.

Rúben Amorim flies home as Liverpool 'negotiating' after 'not positive' West Ham talks

Liverpool is looking less likely to appoint Rúben Amorim. But a reported hiccup in West Ham talks means the option remains there, with negotiations ongoing.

Unai Emery agrees new Aston Villa contract as Villans fend off interest in manager

Unai Emery has impressed since taking over as Aston Villa manager with the team on the brink of securing a spot in next season's Champions League

Ko finishes in a tie for 17th after poor final day at Chevron Championship

Ko is still needs one more tour title to automatically qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame.

Scott Dixon dedicates latest Indycar win to benefactor Sir Colin Giltrap

New Zealand motor racing driver Scott Dixon has shown he remains a contender in the Indycars series after winning the latest round in California.

IndyCar Long Beach: Dixon wins strategic battle, Herta hits Newgarden

Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon was able to pull off yet more strategic mastery and fend off late surges to win IndyCar's Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Ex-All Black Joseph's daughter one of five new players to earn fulltime Black Ferns contract

A 40-strong group has been announced by NZ Rugby.

Johnson admits Fisher-Harris signing provides another strong lure to return to Warriors

Shaun Johnson is currently off contract at the end of this year - a situation which may not last much longer.

Peres Jepchirchir and Catherine Debrunner smash marathon women's category

Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir stormed to victory in a women's only world-record time of two hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds in the London Marathon. Catherine Debrunner led for a time and finished more than six minutes clear of compatriot Manuela Schar to win her second London Marathon.

Liverpool's three Ruben Amorim alternatives to be next manager as Jamie Carragher favourite emerges

FSG chief Michael Edwards and incoming sporting director Richard Hughes are leading the club's ongoing search for Jurgen Klopp's successor, and the saga has taken a twist after Ruben Amorim flew to the UK for talks over his next move

'Hasn't been himself': Panthers coach Cleary philosophical over losing Fisher-Harris to Warriors

The NZ Kiwis captain will cross the Tasman on compassionate grounds.

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'I worry about him' - Graeme Souness fears for one Man Utd star and slams Antony

'I worry for him.'

'Country bumpkin' Bell finds identity, success in discus circle before Paris Olympics

The athlete has found self confidence tossing "2kg dinner plates".

Sainz: Leclerc start battle "cost us a lot" in F1 Chinese GP

Carlos Sainz says his fight with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc cost them both valuable ground in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

Scottie Scheffler is earning an average of $375K a day, report reveals

He has made more than $16 million in the last 43 days alone, with nearly half of that coming on consecutive weekends thanks to victory at The Masters ($3.6m) and RBC Heritage ($3.6m).

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Anthony Gordon says Liverpool 'machine' also does trick that left Gary Neville 'mesmerized'

In a interview with Gary Neville, Newcastle's Anthony Gordon has talked up his admiration for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. Both apparently use one particular trick.

Neil Warnock opens up on Huddersfield Town exit as he criticises Terriers decision-making

Neil Warnock has conceded it will be “very difficult” for his former club Huddersfield Town to avoid relegation from the Championship.

“Not a Genius” Like Lionel Messi- Cristiano Ronaldo Dismissed as ‘Portugal’s Leader’ by Ex-Juventus Coach

For nearly two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi reigned supreme as soccer’s elite. However, choosing between them often proves a pointless debate as Ronaldo holds the edge in goals while Messi has won soccer’s biggest trophy. A former Real Madrid manager has weighed in on the debate and added that while CR7 does ‘everything‘ […] The post “Not a Genius” Like Lionel Messi- Cristiano Ronaldo Dismissed as ‘Portugal’s Leader’ by...

Mark Chapman powers Black Caps to impressive win against Pakistan

The Black Caps levelled the T20 series with Pakistan after winning the third game in Rawalpindi by seven wickets.

'The most humiliating victory I've seen for a long time'

The Telegraph's Luke Edwards says Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag looked like "somebody who knew the writing was on the wall" during the climax of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final. United gave away a 3-0 lead against Championship side Coventry City before a marginal VAR offside call spared them a last-second defeat. They eventually triumphed on pe...

Jurgen Klopp 'happy' with Liverpool performance after win at Fulham

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has siad he is 'happy' with his team's performance following a 3-1 win against Fulham. The win at Craven Cottage leaves Liverpool level on points with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.

Champman onslaught guides Blackcaps to bounce back win over Pakistan

The result comes just a day after the Blackcaps were bowled out for just 90 runs.

Hojlund fell out with two Man Utd team-mates after complaining about Fernandes

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Walker in, Capewell out for Warriors against Titans on Anzac Day

Jacob Laban will make his first NRL start against Gold Coast on Thursday.

What happened to Dutch footballing legend Frank Rijkaard?

FIA not at war with manufacturers over 2025 WRC technical rules

The FIA is not at war with manufacturers over the 2025 World Rally Championship technical regulations with “harmony” not far away, according to FIA road sport director Andrew Wheatley.

Blues send warning to rivals with dominant Super Rugby win over top Aussies Brumbies

The battle between second and third on the table quickly turned into a mismatch.

Newcastle's Anthony Gordon calls out three England stars over taking their Euro 2024 place

Anthony Gordon has impressed for Newcastle so far this season and the winger is desperate to be part of England's Euro 2024 squad, having made his Three Lions debut against Brazil last month

Jordan Henderson 'back training at Liverpool' ahead of return to action

Ajax midfielder Jordan Henderson returns to Liverpool for training as part of his rehabilitation from a recent injury.

Clattenburg among Forest trio in hot water with FA as source claims no VAR ‘warning’ was made

Nuno Espirito Santo, Mark Clattenburg and Neco Williams have been asked to explain themselves after Forest's extraordinary attack on the officials after their defeat to Everton.

Eels hand young half NRL debut, Cleary returns from injury

A string of halves return this week, including Nathan Cleary, Sam Walker and Adam Reynolds, while a handful of young guns will make their debut.

Mock Draft 12.0 picks 1-16: Honing in

British football mourns the death of Leighton James

Sargeant baffled about not being told of illegal F1 safety car overtake

Logan Sargeant does not understand why the FIA gave him no feedback that he had illegally overtaken Nico Hulkenberg behind the safety car in Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix.

Erik ten Hag speaks on his 'embarrassing' FA Cup semi-final win vs Coventry

Following Manchester United's win on penalties in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry, ten Hag was asked an awkward question by one of the reporters in his press conference.

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Ten Hag ‘credentials’ questioned in savage Man Utd enquiry as replacement ‘agrees’ move

A Man Utd chief has been tasked with conducting an enquiry into Erik ten Hag, while the search for a new manager is ramping up

Calls for greater WADA accountability after Chinese swimming scandal rocks Olympics build-up

"We want WADA to stand in and take responsibility."

Scheffler's caddie earns another $360K after latest PGA Tour win

Scheffler took home $3.6million for finishing in first place at the RBC Heritage on Monday morning, adding to the $3.5m he secured after winning The Masters last week.

Cole Palmer is one that got away for Arsenal – Chelsea pulled off a masterstroke

Cole Palmer could line up for Chelsea against Arsenal in the Premier League on Tuesday night but could have been on the other side had things gone differently

Bayern Munich turn to ex-Man Utd boss after Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann rejections

Bayern Munich have identified former Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick as the man to fill their managerial vacancy having been turned down by the likes of Xabi Alonso

NRL: Johnson 'open-minded' for another year at the Warriors

Despite the disappointment of a big loss on the weekend, Shaun Johnson isn't ruling out spending another season at Mt Smart.

Man Utd ‘reach £103m’ to ‘get ahead’ of Liverpool, City as Bayern ‘receive calls’ from Prem giants

Man Utd are keen to 'get ahead' of Man City, Liverpool and Real Madrid in the race to sign Bayern attacker Jamal Musiala, according to reports.

Scheffler wins RBC Heritage adding another $3.6M to his earnings

He had three holes to negotiate on Monday in order to collect another $3.6million before heading home to his wife Meredith, who is due to give birth to their first child in the coming days.

Snooker fans call shot of the World Championship after just two days with amazing escape

Stephen Maguire produced a stunning shot as he beat ninth seed Ali Carter in the opening round of the World Snooker Championship, with some fans calling it the "shot of the tournament"

Leicester are walking into a mess! Why Foxes' potential Premier League return feels hollow as club prepare for more financial turmoil

Enzo Maresca's side have played some lovely football this season, but their on-field performances ceased to be the story some time ago