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Man Utd drop Rasmus Hojlund asking price ahead of summer transfer window

Two clubs have been linked with a move.

F1 rules out return to V10, looks at fixes for new engine rules

The F1 Commission has decided to move forward with the currently planned power unit regulations, but is examining ways to improve them

Christchurch woman dressed as chicken runs 10 marathons in 10 days for charity

Hadani Woodruff has raised $7000 for a mental health and addiction recovery charity.

The 50 Greatest Rugby Players of All Time – Ranked from Lowest to Highest

Rugby has never been more global, more competitive, or more physically demanding than it is today. With stars rising from every corner of the world and national teams reaching new heights, the game has entered a golden era where greatness is constantly being redefined. In this article, we take a look at the 50 greatest rugby players of all time — through a modern lens. That means the list favors players who have shaped the sport over the past two decades, without ignoring the legends whose impact remains timeless. From powerhouse forwards to dazzling backs, this is our take on the best to ever do it.

'This is fantastic!': Leeds Fans overjoyed after promotion

With 89 goals in 44 Championship games, they are the entertainers and now join Marcelo Bielsa's side of 2019-20 as just the second Leeds team to secure promotion to the Premier League.

The highest-paid managers in the Premier League

Did Williams make the right choice signing Carlos Sainz?

Owen Hargreaves tips Arsenal to sign £70m star to replace Thomas Partey

Owen Hargreaves has tipped Arsenal to sign a Premier League midfielder to replace Thomas Partey this summer. Partey, 31, is coming to the end of his current contract at the Emirates Stadium and has been linked with summer moves to Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. The Ghana midfielder has been at Arsenal since 2020 and the club decided to offload him ...

Barcelona suffer major injury blow as star picks up hamstring problem ahead of Copa del Rey final and Champions League semi-final

The Catalans maintained their four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga with a remarkable 4-3 comeback win over Celta Vigo - but it will be overshadowed by an injury to a key player.

Warriors halfback hero Luke Metcalf catches eye of NBA superstar Damian Lillard

Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf landed a 50-metre penalty goal for an incredible 20-18 golden-point win over Brisbane - and also the attention of NBA megastar Damian Lillard.

Pep Guardiola admits he let 'exceptional' player leave Manchester City

Pep Guardiola admits he let an ‘exceptional’ player leave Manchester City when he sanctioned Morgan Rogers’ exit from the Etihad Stadium. Rogers joined Man City at the age of 17 but never made an appearance for the senior team before being sold to Middlesbrough in 2023. The 22-year-old had loan spells at Lincoln City, Bournemouth and Blackpool befo...

Arteta praises Arsenal's performance against Ipswich as 'one of the best' this season

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says that Arsenal's opening 35 minutes against Ipswich was 'one of the best' this season, comparing it to their second half against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Saudi Arabia chief hints at future Mohamed Salah transfer plan - despite his new two-year Liverpool deal

Earlier this month, Liverpool announced the Egyptian had put pen to paper on a new deal until 2027 worth £380,000-per-week, ending the dramatic saga.

20 legendary sports moments in history

The power of sports lies in transcendent moments when athletes break the bounds of what is possible, and raise the bar higher for those who follow. Whether in the ring, on the rink, on the court or running down the playing field, these legendary achievements helped define and redefine their given sports.

WATCH: Washington Sundar's 'outside-off' traps Ajinkya Rahane in a 'stumped out' during KKR vs GT game

KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane scored a crucial half-century against GT in the ongoing 39th game of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). He happened to be the only batter in KKR’s run-chase so far who showed a bit of resilience amidst a fall of wickets at regular intervals. Meanwhile, Rahane also fell prey to the brilliance of star GT spinner Washington Sundar in the 13th over of the game. The moment came on the third ball of the 13th over...

Man United close in on Wolves forward Matheus Cunha ahead of Newcastle with star eager to play under Ruben Amorim after the pair were spotted chatting on Sunday

SIMON JONES: Manchester United will still need to activate the Brazilian's £62.5million release clause but are hopeful of having terms in place by next month.

Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, Man City, Chelsea and Aston Villa: Who has the best run-in?

Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, Man City, Chelsea and Aston Villa: Who has the best run-in? - Five teams are fighting for three places as they enter the final five matches of the Premier League season

Roman Abramovich set to break silence on £2.5 billion sale of Chelsea

An extremely rare interview with the Russian.

Champions League lining up THREE format changes for next season after complaint from Arsenal

The first season of the newly-expanded competition is reaching its conclusion with Arsenal, PSG, Barcelona and Inter Milan all in the hunt to be crowned champions of Europe.

Man United star Rasmus Hojlund branded a 'damaged player' by Premier League legend who pinpoints where it has all 'gone wrong' £73m star after another blank in 1-0 defeat by Wolves

Alan Shearer believes Rasmus Hojlund is a 'damaged player' after the striker struggled again in Manchester United's 1-0 loss at home to Wolves on Sunday.

Matheus Cunha responds as Man Utd prepare to activate £62.5m release clause

Matheus Cunha is keen to work with Ruben Amorim as Manchester United prepare to activate the £62.5 million release clause in his contract with Wolves. The Brazil international has been Wolves’ standout player this season, scoring 14 goals in the Premier League so far. Amorim, meanwhile, is desperate to improve United’s attacking options in the summ...

Bayer Leverkusen CEO reveals the German club have a gentleman's agreement to let Xabi Alonso leave on one condition amid Real Madrid links

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has revealed that the German club would allow Xabi Alonso to leave on one condition. Alonso has received much praise for his work at Leverkusen.

Tigers outcast Lachlan Galvin returns to footy in front of 500 fans for Western Suburbs

Wests Tigers outcast Lachlan Galvin has taken to the field on Sunday for Western Suburbs Magpies in the NSW Cup after being dumped by his team earlier in the week.

The most iconic national team coach from every UEFA member nation

NZ Cricket takes stakes in new Major League Cricket franchise

New Zealand Cricket is taking a stake in Major League Cricket in the United States, partnering with a US company to establish a new team in the competition from 2027.

Why Pep Guardiola is right to say a top five Premier League finish would be a success for Manchester City, writes JACK GAUGHAN

JACK GAUGHAN: City boss Guardiola might have deleted WhatsApp and claimed to have no social media on his phone but that hasn't always been the case in his time at the club.

Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace: Jean-Philippe Mateta's brilliant lob secures share of spoils for Eagles to put Liverpool just one point away from Premier League title

IAN LADYMAN AT EMIRATES STADIUM: For all the excitement about their progress to the last four of the Champions League, the collapse of Arsenal's domestic form has been stark.

Magicians: Ranking the 25 best dribblers in football history

Ali Carter makes Ronnie O’Sullivan prediction after World Snooker Championship clash

Ali Carter feels there is ‘no question’ that Ronnie O’Sullivan will win the World Snooker Championship if he continues the form he showed in the second session of their first round match. The first session of the match was a bit of a struggle for both men and finished 5-4 in O’Sullivan’s favour, but the Rocket was vastly improved in Wednesday after...

'I want to finish...' - Tottenham Hotspur's defender Cristian Romero opens up about the uncertainty of his tenure at the club

Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur's and Argentine national team's centre back Cristian Romero opened up about his future in a recent interview. The 26-year-old defender has been linked with a Laliga club recently. Cristian Romero revealed his intention of deciding upon his future following the conclusion of the season. He is determined to finish the season on a high with Tottenham Hotspur. Cristian Romero to take a call after the end of the...

Luis Enrique reveals how PSG plan to deal with major Arsenal threat

The French champions head to north London in just over a weeks' time.

Super Rugby Pacific team namings: Shock early return for Wallace Sititi

Last year's breakout star is back ahead of schedule for the Chiefs.

Andre Agassi set for professional debut in different sport

The tennis legend is back!

Trent Alexander-Arnold gesture revealed to reflect Liverpool legacy

Trent Alexander-Arnold gesture revealed to reflect Liverpool legacy - Virgil van Dijk encouraged Alexander-Arnold to take the acclaim of the travelling Liverpool fans after his winner at Leicester

Nick Faldo names top five golfers in history after Rory McIlroy wins the Masters

Ryder Cup legend Nick Faldo has named the top five golfers in history after Rory McIlroy’s sensational Masters victory. McIlroy beat Ryder Cup teammate Justin Rose in a play-off to win his first Masters title and finally complete the career Grand Slam. The 35-year-old missed a par putt to win the Augusta tournament in regulation but recovered to bi...

Marcus Rashford's preferred transfer destination named as Aston Villa ponder £40m move for Man United loanee

The England international's stint at Villa Park will come to an end at the end of the season, and to date he has four goals and six assists in 17 matches across all competitions.

[Watch] IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan's controversial dismissal in SRH vs MI match sparks debate

MI won the toss and elected to field first

Shaun Murphy rates his World Snooker Championship chances after 'intimidating' opening win

'He bullies the balls. It's intimidating to play against.'

Kevin De Bruyne ‘a bit surprised’ not to be offered new Man City deal

Kevin De Bruyne ‘a bit surprised’ not to be offered new Man City deal - The 33-year-old feels he can still perform at the highest level.

Slot: Trent Alexander-Arnold goal against Leicester 'meant a lot for everyone'

Alexander-Arnold made a stunning return from injury as he climbed off the bench to score the decisive 76th-minute goal in the visitors' 1-0 triumph at the King Power Stadium. It relegated Leicester and left the Reds needing just three more points to get their hands on a 20th top-flight title and a second in the Premier League era.

Michael Owen says Arsenal star 'will be screaming in dressing room' after Palace draw

Michael Owen believes William Saliba will be furious with David Raya over Jean-Philippe Mateta’s equaliser in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Tuesday night. Mikel Arteta’s side are now on the brink of conceding the Premier League title to Liverpool, who now need just a point against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday to be crowned champions. ...

Leeds United could SACK Daniel Farke - who won them promotion to the Premier League just two days ago - as US-based owners look at candidates to take his job

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Mail Sport understands that Elland Road bosses harbour reservations that the former Norwich City boss is the man to ensure top-flight survival.

Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League - and SEVEN teams can still make play-offs

Leeds United and Burnley secured promotion to the Premier League on a dramatic day of Championship action on Easter Monday. Leeds thrashed Stoke City 6-0 earlier in the day – Joel Piroe scoring four of the goals – to move one step closer to automatic promotion. The emphatic victory ensured Leeds’ status as a Premier League club would be confirmed p...

Arsenal believe signing £51m Liverpool target 'is a done deal' for summer transfer window

Arsenal believe the signing of Martin Zubimendi is already a done deal ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports. Mikel Arteta’s side have indicated that they are ready to activate €60 million (£51m) release clause in Zubimendi’s contract with Real Sociedad. However, Arsenal’s concerns were raised in March after Spanish sources clai...

Maresca says Chelsea's late winner at Fulham was 'a moment for the players'

The recent hostility directed towards the head coach and his style of play vanished the instant Pedro Neto's superb winner hit the Fulham net in the third minute of stoppage time to make it 2-1 at Craven Cottage, just as the visitors' bid to reach the Champions League looked to be fizzling out.

Pep Guardiola is teaching everyone a lesson by saving Man City’s season

Pep Guardiola is teaching everyone a lesson by saving Man City’s season - City’s year has not gone to plan but Guardiola’s creativity has shone through – other managers should take note

Top football players who played for the wrong team

Xander Schauffele reveals why Rory McIlroy's epic Masters victory is 'scary' for the PGA Tour - as Northern Irishman returns to action this week

With Rory McIlroy currently playing some of the best golf of his career, other PGA Tour players are watching the Career Grand Slam champion in awe.

Netball: Why Stars' Australian imports made the move to the New Zealand league

The Stars' new Australian recruit says she has no regrets about taking on what she sees as the 'netball establishment' across the Tasman.

Manager Daniel Farke applauds Leeds' team 6-0 win against Stoke

Daniel Farke 's side were on the brink of returning to the top flight following their match at Elland Road on the same day, with the league leaders thrashing Stoke 6-0 just hours before Burnley's test at Turf Moor.