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Pundits' Premier League pre-season predictions and how they got on – including Gary Neville

Pundits can either look like complete geniuses or utter idiots when reflecting on the predictions they made over nine months ago before the start of the Premier League season


F1 Imola GP: Verstappen resists late Norris push for fifth win of 2024

Red Bull's Max Verstappen dominated most of Formula 1's 2024 Imola Grand Prix, but had to survive a late Lando Norris onslaught to win, with Charles Leclerc third.


Ross Barkley close to signing for Aston Villa

Luton Town midfielder Ross Barkley is close to returning to Villa Park according to reports.


10 most underrated NBA players right now, including one big surprise


Man Utd star Andre Onana tells fans who they should point finger of blame at for struggles

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has urged fans to aim criticism at himself and other senior players, including Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, rather than younger players


Football: Oskar Zawada headed for new club as Phoenix confirm he has played his last game

Wellington Phoenix striker Oskar Zawada is leaving the club because he does not fit with coach Giancarlo Italiano's plans for the future.


Jurgen Klopp sends message to Man City after parting shot at champions' 115 charges

Jurgen Klopp congratulated Manchester City for their continued Premier League success as Pep Guardiola's signed earned a fourth consecutive success in the division on Sunday


All Blacks legend Sid Going remembered by teammate as 'real hero'

When Sir Bryan Williams first saw Sid Going on the field, he was just a schoolboy. The pair would go on to make history together.


NASCAR drivers throw punches live on air after all-star race

NASCAR drivers throw punches live on air after all-star race - Ricky Stenhouse Jr swiped at rival Kyle Busch following a crash during the second lap


Rio Ferdinand tears into Man Utd's recruitment after naming star who 'shouldn't be' at the club

Rio Ferdinand has dissected what is going wrong at Manchester United after recording their worst-ever Premier League finish despite beating Brighton on the final day


Man Utd news: Casemiro gives angry response to demand as Erik ten Hag offers excuse

Manchester United slumped to their worst-ever Premier League finish despite their final day win against Brighton and things do not all appear to be well behind the scenes at Old Trafford


‘At the moment…’ – Virgil van Dijk drops post-season update on Liverpool contract situation

Virgil van Dijk has given an update on his contract situation at Liverpool, with his current deal now just 13 months away from expiring. The Reds captain was asked about his future after the final match of the season on Sunday, which of course saw the curtain come down on Jurgen Klopp’s magnificent time in charge at Anfield.


Jurgen Klopp's real reason for leaving Liverpool and what it means for Arne Slot

Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool fans stunned in January when he announced he would be leaving the club at the end of the season, but the German had good reason for his decision


Jack Grealish suffers embarrassing moment celebrating Manchester City’s Premier League win

Jack Grealish suffers embarrassing moment celebrating Manchester City’s Premier League win -


Klitschko and Shevchenko laud 'historical' win for Ukrainian Usyk

Usyk, who hails from Ukraine, was crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after a gruelling battle in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. Two judges scored the bout 115-113 and 114-113 in Usyk's favour.


The F1 driver market dominoes about to fall

Formula 1’s driver market dominoes are on the verge of falling down, with decisions set to be taken imminently that could finalise some key seats.


Pep Guardiola names the Arsenal mistake which cost them the title

It cost the Gunners their first title in 20 years...


Declan Rice admits Arsenal 'would have been in trouble' without unsung teammate

'Honestly, that guy, without him as well we'd be in a bit of trouble.'


2024 PGA Championship prize money payouts for each player at Valhalla in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — AUGUSTA, Ga. — It pays to play well in major championships, just ask this week's winner, Xander Schauffele. The 30-year-old won the 2024 PGA Championship on Sunday at


Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: 57-year-old boxing legend has request for fight granted

'Iron Mike' will be 58-years-old when he fights YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul this summer and he requested for the rounds of their fight to be two minutes long


Xander Schauffele makes his LIV Golf stance clear with blunt message for Greg Norman

Xander Schauffele has reached a new level of stardom after winning his first major at the PGA Championship on Sunday, and the American's father has sent a blunt message to LIV Golf


Jose Mourinho back in the Champions League? Major clubs want ex-Man Utd and Chelsea boss

Jose Mourinho is in line to make his return to the Champions League next season, with the former Manchester United and Chelsea manager’s services in demand from at least one club heading into the competition.


Motorsport: Kiwi Jaxon Evans coming to terms with Supercars switch after Porsche successes

The 27-year-old has traded endurance racing for Supercars this year.


Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders’ playoff hopes all but gone with reigning champions’ 10th defeat of 2024

The seven-time reigning champions appear certain to miss the playoffs.


Gary Neville left in awe by Man City player who has 'turned into Paolo Maldini'

One Man City player was in line for huge praise from Gary Neville when they were compared to legendary defender Paolo Maldini on route to a fourth consecutive Premier League title


'Lit up people's hearts': Tributes flow after death of legendary All Blacks halfback Going

'Super Sid' played 29 tests for New Zealand between 1967-77.


Fans flood Anfield to bid farewell to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

Supporters had lined the streets around Anfield ahead of the match greet the team bus and show their support to Klopp. Reds supporters were heard chanting as the team bus drove past as the atmosphere grew before a memorable occasion at Anfield.


Usyk crowned undisputed heavyweight world champion with win over Fury

The Ukrainian is the first lineal champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.


NRL: Warriors shock defending champions Penrith at 'Magic Round' - As it happened

An injury-plagued Auckland outfit have snapped their four-game losing streak.


Scottie Scheffler says ‘stretching in a jail cell was a first’ after arrest at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler says ‘stretching in a jail cell was a first’ after arrest at PGA Championship - The world number one said one officer had jokingly offered him ‘the full [prison] experience’ and gave him a sandwich as he waited behind bars


'So tough and so resilient': Coach Webster lauds potentially season-defining upset over Panthers

The shock victory over the three-time defending champs may well be a turning point for their stuttering 2024 campaign.


Mohamed Salah's six-word reply to Jurgen Klopp during phone call sums up Liverpool boss

Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp have been key to a stunning period of success for Liverpool over the past eight years and it did not take long for the pair to be on the same wavelength


Aston Martin F1 upgrades may have made car "difficult to drive"

A messy weekend at Imola left Aston Martin with just two points, with team boss Mike Krack explaining its upgrades may have made its Formula 1 car "difficult to drive".


Tyson Fury believes he won fight after split decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk

Tyson Fury claimed his split decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk was a result of the judges siding with the new undisputed world heavyweight champion because of the war in his native Ukraine. Usyk was taken to hospital for a scan on an injury that his promoter Alex Krassyuk refused to disclose after inflicting the first loss of Fury's career in an enthralling clash that surpassed expectations. An explosive ninth round in which Fury was given a 10 count after reeling from a series of left hands before then being saved by the bell swung the contest in the new WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO champion's favour.


Coaches arrive at Anfield ahead of Klopp's final game with Liverpool

Liverpool's coaches arrive at Anfield for Jurgen Klopp's final game as manager. Fans set off red smoke flares as the bus made its final approach to Anfield ahead of their last home match of the season.


Man City star Rodri criticises Arsenal ‘mentality’ after Arteta does what Guardiola would never

Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes his side pipped Arsenal to the Premier League title due to a difference in "mentality".


New Zealand Warriors v Penrith Panthers result: Andrew Webster’s side record famous NRL win

Facing immense adversity, the Warriors recorded one of their most famous recent wins.


Kiwi McLaughlin earns pole at iconic Indy 500 with recordbreaking qualifying pace

Scott McLaughlin has set the fastest lap time in qualifying history for the famous race.


Alonso hit with F1 Imola GP pitlane start after Aston Martin changes

Fernando Alonso will start Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Imola's pitlane after Aston Martin made changes to his car.


Virgil van Dijk has 'lots of questions' for Arne Slot after issuing update on his future

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is looking to the future under Arne Slot after he and Anfield bid an emotional farewell to former boss Jurgen Klopp at the weekend


Roberto De Zerbi confirms future plans after Brighton exit

Roberto De Zerbi reveals his ambitions for a Premier League return.


Pep Guardiola admits he is ‘closer to leaving’ Manchester City after latest Premier League title

Pep Guardiola admits he is ‘closer to leaving’ Manchester City after latest Premier League title - The Manchester City manager has only one year left on his current contract at the Etihad Stadium and says he has already achieved everything there is to achieve at the club


Warriors magic: Tuaupiki stars in upset win over NRL champion Panthers to snap slump

The makeshift line-up was missing many of its senior players, but their replacements stepped up.


When is England's squad for Euro 2024 announced? Deadline, times and dates

Euro 2024 gets underway in less than a month in Germany and England boss Gareth Southgate has already been putting serious thought into the squad he will name for the tournament


Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Tuesday’s four meetings, including Huntingdon Nap

Newsboy is forecasting his nap, Mostly Sunny, to win at Huntingdon and also hopes Street Parade can score at Brighton and complete his Daily Double


Ericsson “can’t believe” he backed off on Indy 500 last-chance qualifying lap

Andretti Global’s Marcus Ericsson came within minutes of missing the cut for the Indianapolis 500 after making a horrendous error on his first run of the last-chance qualifier.


Liverpool forgotten man returned from loan spell to say goodbye to Jürgen Klopp

Jürgen Klopp was given a guard of honor by his Liverpool squad after the match with Wolves. One player returned to express his gratitude after his loan spell.


Bryson DeChambeau Praised For 'Classy' Move After Losing PGA Championship

Bryson DeChambeau came oh-so-close to forcing a playoff at the PGA Championship on Sunday, but Xander Schauffele's put dropped into the hole to clinch the win. DeChambeau finished his final round at -20, which at the time was tied for the lead. But Schauffele was able to birdie the final hole ...


Liverpool record-breaker without club aged 24 after being released by Championship team

Liverpool's youngest ever goalscorer will be on the lookout for a new team this summer aged just 24, with his Championship club marking him for release.


Black Ferns beaten by Canada for first time; Canada claim Pacific Four series title

It was the first time in 18 tests that Canada got the better of the Black Ferns.