Commonwealth Games make major change to athletics programme at next year's event in Glasgow

DAVID COVERDALE: The four-lap contest will replace the 1500 metres in Glasgow in a nod to the iconic race at the Vancouver Games in 1954.

Super Bowl LIX: what you need to know

All the facts, figures and craziness from the biggest day in American sports.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot calls for English football to make major change to help academy prospects

LEWIS STEELE: Slot thinks it will allow talented youngsters to have more chances of getting minutes in first teams.

England's rising star Jacob Bethell opens up on first meeting with Virat Kohli ahead of playing alongside the legendary batter in the IPL this year

RICHARD GIBSON IN BHUBANESWAR: Jacob Bethell says he's already had a taste of the adulation that comes with playing for Indian cricket's equivalent of Manchester United.

Championship club sack manager as relegation fears mount after seven-match league losing run

The club, who were promoted from League One last season, have lost their last seven second-tier games to sit in the relegation zone, two points off safety.

Ruben Amorim reveals Patrick Dorgu plan after £29.4m signing is handed his Man United debut against Leicester in the FA Cup fourth round - but wing back is taken off at half-time

Dorgu came straight into the Manchester United starting line-up for their FA Cup fourth round tie against Leicester, after completing his £29.4million move from Lecce last week.

Jamie Carragher calls three Tottenham players a ‘disgrace’ in Liverpool mauling

UFC 312 live as it happened: Du Plessis v Strickland 2

Current champion Dricus du Plessis kept his title in a middleweight championship rematch with current former champion Sean Strickland at UFC 312 in Sydney.

Vinicius Jr 'REJECTS contract offer' from Real Madrid as talks over extension are opened - amid interest from Saudi Pro League

Vinicius Junior has reportedly rejected an initial contract offer from Real Madrid after opening talks with the club over a potential contract extension, amid interest from Saudi Arabia.

10 incredible facts about WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark

Golf: Steven Alker shares lead into PGA TOUR Champions final, Lydia Ko up to 50th in latest LPGA

Steven Alker will go into the final round of the season opening PGA TOUR Champions event in a share of the lead, while Dame Lydia Ko improves to 50th at the latest LPGA Tour event.

Cricket: Black Caps' batters fire in tri-series win

The Black Caps won the tri-series opener over Pakistan on the back of a Glenn Phillips century.

England are at risk of losing a fourth consecutive ODI series as Saqib Mahmood insists visitors need to 'put up a good fight' to stop the bleeding

RICHARD GIBSON: Defeat to India, 50-over cricket's number one-ranked team, up the road from here in Cuttack would leave Jos Buttler's side 2-0 down with one to play.

Rugby: All Blacks back Will Jordan wants Super Rugby draft

Jordan would like New Zealanders to be able to play for Australian sides without affecting All Blacks eligibility.

The best manager of all time from each UEFA member country

Mark Your Calendars – The Full 2025 F1 Schedule Has Arrived

It feels like an eternity since the Formula 1 season wrapped up in Abu Dhabi, but now we’re steadily approaching the first Grand Prix of the year. The FIA has released the complete calendar for the 2025 Formula 1 season, and we’re here to share the race dates and start times with you. (All times are listed in the local time of each country.)

Official – PSG extend their contract with a Titi!

Yoram Zague, an 18-year-old right-back with a professional contract at Paris Saint-Germain, has earned himself a place in the first team with a handful of appearances. The question is whether he can continue in this vein, or whether he will go out on loan at some point. In the meantime, he has officially extended his contract with Paris. His contract ran until 2027, and now it runs until 2029. Zague still has a lot to prove in Paris, with a...

NZ boat comes off its foils in disastrous SailGP day in Sydney

New Zealand have had a shocking opening day on the Sydney leg of Sail GP, failing to make tomorrow's final.

'What a goal!' Man City come from behind to beat Leyton Orient 2-1

'What a goal!' Man City come from behind to beat Leyton Orient 2-1 in the fourth round of the FA cup. Pep Guardiola speaks on how his team beat the Championship side after going down one goal to nil thanks to a sensational shot from Jamie Donley.

15 of the most extreme rags-to-riches stories in world football

Pep Guardiola applauds Leyton Orient's FA Cup wondergoal after Man City fought back from Jamie Donley's 40-yard screamer to survive scare

Guardiola stood and admired Jamie Donley's audacious 50-yard effort, which cannoned off the crossbar and in off stunned keeper Stefan Ortega.

Liverpool already have a 'ready-made replacement' if Trent Alexander-Arnold leaves, Ally McCoist insists - as pundits sing Conor Bradley's praises

The Reds defender is out of contract at the end of the season, and there have been strong links with him and Real Madrid after Los Blancos had a bid rejected for him in the January transfer window.

Super Rugby Pacific team preview: Moana Pasifika

We're counting down to the season starting on Friday 14 Feb, today we look at Moana Pasifika.

The best female footballers in Europe – ranked

Athletics: Jacko Gill wins tense shot put duel over rival Tom Walsh

Shot-putter Jacko Gill has dominated Tom Walsh once again in a world class battle between the long-time rivals.

Man City include Rodri in Champions League squad but omit one new signing

Man City include Rodri in Champions League squad but omit one new signing - Vitor Reis cannot play in the Champions League knockout rounds as Man City confirmed their squad

'So, so impressive' - Teenage running prodigy Sam Ruthe sets course for athletics stardom

The 15-year-old has become New Zealand's youngest-ever senior men's athletics champion.

England 26-25 France: Elliot Daly's last-minute try secures incredible bonus-point victory over Les Bleus as Steve Borthwick's men get first Six Nations win

NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: This English team are a group of spoilers. Their game plan is based upon studying opposition and taking away their strength.

Chris Wood could lead NZ football into a glamorous new era

He's a Kiwi superstar in the beautiful game, but we don't talk enough about Chris Wood. That could be changing.

Unai Emery gives honest assessment of Marcus Rashford's first week at Aston Villa as he admits getting Man United loanee back to his best is a 'huge challenge'

Rashford has joined Villa on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the season and hopes to make his debut in Sunday's FA Cup last-16 tie against Tottenham.

Premier League’s Spending Powerhouses: Unveiling the Top 20 from Lowest to Highest

The Premier League has long been known for its financial power, attracting the world’s best players and managers. Over the years, clubs have spent billions to strengthen their squads in pursuit of glory, with varying degrees of success. From historic giants chasing a return to prominence to ambitious underdogs punching above their weight, the league’s spending trends tell a story of ambition, failure, and triumph. This article explores the top 20 biggest spenders in Premier League history, highlighting their financial investments and on-pitch performances

'A lot has changed': Tom Walsh reflects and looks ahead to return

The shot put star admits 2025 is going to be different for him but nothing has changed as far as his ambitions are concerned.

Ruben Amorim opens up on why he axed Ruud van Nistelrooy from coaching staff when he took Man United job ahead of reunion with Leicester boss

Ruben Amorim insists it was the right decision to leave Ruud van Nistelrooy out of his backroom team at Manchester United, but admits it hurts his pride to know the Dutchman has a better record than him.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot sends out a warning to the Reds' rivals after tearing Tottenham apart to set-up Carabao Cup final with Newcastle

LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Arne Slot warned that Liverpool are only getting stronger after they booked their spot in next month's Carabao Cup final.

Arsenal are handed a major injury boost as star returns in warm weather training in Dubai after a long layoff

Mikel Arteta has made the most of the rare free schedule by taking his men for a training camp in Dubai to nourish and prepare them for the business end of the campaign.

Mathys Tel could be thrown straight into Liverpool v Tottenham. This is what he’ll bring

Mathys Tel could be thrown straight into Liverpool v Tottenham. This is what he’ll bring - Ange Postecoglou persuaded Tel to join Tottenham on deadline day, and may need to drop the French 19-year-old into his starting XI for Thursday night’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Anfield

Super Bowl ticket prices take sudden dip 48 hours before Chiefs-Eagles showdown in New Orleans

The showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans is one of the most anticipated games as Patrick Mahomes and Co. look to complete the first three-peat in NFL history.

'It is pleasant': Slot reacts to reaching Carabao Cup final

Arne Slot describes the feeling of beating Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 to reach the Carabao Cup final, his first cup final with Liverpool, as 'pleasant'

Fernando Alonso tests the Aston Martin Valkyrie and records F1 lap times on a Spanish circuit

Driver Fernando Alonso tested his Aston Martin Valkyrie with 1,155 hp at the Motorland circuit in Spain, recording lap times comparable to those of a Formula 1 car.

WE'RE GOING IN ALL GUNS BLAZING: Sheehan admits Ireland will have to be at their very best if they're to maintain dominant run over Scotland

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan insists his team will be going 'all guns blazing' to extend their dominant run against Scotland when the bitter rivals clash at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Black Caps star Rachin Ravindra closely monitored after 'terrifying' accident

The batsman took a sickening blow to the head while fielding in the side's Tri-Nation series opener.

Virgil van Dijk insists he still has 'no idea' whether he'll be at Liverpool or not next season with Reds captain's contract expiring this summer

Virgil van Dijk admits he is no closer to committing his future to Liverpool as the clock ticks down on his current deal. The 33-year-old Dutchman is one of three Liverpool stars out of contract in the summer.

Haas to clarify Ocon and Bearman “rules of engagement” before 2025 F1 season

Haas team boss Komatsu vows to issue clear instructions to new drivers in a bid to avoid intra-squad squabbles

Luke Littler coaches the 'WORST football team in the United Kingdom' who lost all 26 games last season - and oversees disastrous result

The Nuke swapped the cauldron of Alexandra Palace for the muddy turf of Tunley, Somerset, to visit Specsavers' 'Best Worst Team' in the country. Tunley Athletic lost all 26 of their games last season.

Mercato – 7 PSG official announcements this Friday!

It’s a special Friday for Paris Saint-Germain. They welcome AS Monaco to the Parc des Princes at 9.05pm as part of Ligue 1 matchday 21, and the pre-match will be marked by a flurry of new signings. 7 according to L’Equipe: coach Luis Enrique, Vitinha (24-year-old midfielder), Achraf Hakimi (26-year-old right-back), Nuno Mendes (22-year-old left-back), Yoram Zague (18-year-old defender), Ibrahim Mbaye (17-year-old striker) and Naoufel El Hannach...

NFL star with NZ roots to soar for Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl

Jordan Mailata could become just the second Australian to ever win a Super Bowl, and if we claim him like the New Zealand government do, the second Kiwi too.

Postecoglou bemoans Tottenham's lacklustre effort against Liverpool

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou bemoaned a lacklustre display from his side after Spurs' 4-0 defeat against Liverpool. The Australian said: "Look, it's fair to say we didn't really get to the levels we needed to. "It was always going to be a big challenge for us, they're obviously a very good side and in a great moment with all their players in very good form, very settled. "But for us to give ourselves an opportunity, we had to be a lot more aggressive with and without the ball and we weren't. We allowed them to control the game."

Mana Pasifika: The proposed Auckland NRL expansion franchise

Auckland becomes the latest team to throw its hat in the ring for a new NRL franchise, which would be dubbed Mana Pasifika and call Eden Park home.

Slot warns rivals that Liverpool are only getting stronger

Arne Slot warns rival teams that Liverpool are only getting stronger as the season goes deeper, after the Reds overcame a first leg loss to beat Tottenham 4-1 on aggregate to reach the Carabao Cup final

Le Mans/PSG – The best Parisian player is elected

On Tuesday at Stade Marie-Marvingt, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Le Mans 0-2 in the last eight of the Coupe de France 2024-2025 (video highlights Le Mans/PSG). We then asked our readers, as they do after every match from now on, to vote for the best Parisian of the match. Désiré Doué (19-year-old midfielder/attacker) came out on top. The victory came as no great surprise, given Doué’s interesting performance in creating chances and scoring the...