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Ma'a Nonu becomes part owner of US rugby club

The former All Black has bought into Major League Rugby club, the San Diego Legion.

Oscar Piastri claims his first ever-pole position in China Grand Prix qualifying with McLaren team-mate Lando Norris third behind Mercedes' George Russell

The Australian is desperate to push his own title ambitions rather than play second fiddle to Norris, who started the season perfectly with an impressive win in the wet last weekend.

Rob McElhenney issues rallying cry as Wrexham eye third straight promotion after 1-0 win over Stockport sends them up to second in League One

One of Wrexham's Hollywood owners, Rob McElhenney, took to social media to express his delight after his side beat Stockport 1-0 on Saturday.

NRL: Five things we learned from gritty Warriors win over Roosters

The Auckland side continued to impress with back-to-back wins over perennial powerhouses.

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on Rasmus Hojlund imitating his iconic celebration during Denmark's Nations League win over Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to Rasmus Hojlund after the Man United striker copied his iconic celebration when he scored for Denmark in their 1-0 win over Portugal last week.

Oscar Piastri undoes Melbourne heartache to clinch first victory of the F1 season - as the Aussie driver takes a swipe at Lewis Hamilton

The Aussie driver undid the heartache of last-week's Australian Grand Prix - where he spun off the track and finished ninth - by picking up the third victory of his career in Shanghai.

Premier League Club Market Values – Ranked from Lowest to Highest

The financial landscape of the Premier League continues to showcase significant disparities between clubs, with some teams operating on billion-pound budgets while others rely on strategic investments and player development to remain competitive. The latest market value update from Transfermarkt highlights these differences, revealing which clubs have strengthened their squads financially and which have seen a decline. We have analyzed the latest squad valuations and ranked every Premier League club from lowest to highest in terms of total market value. ( via Transfermarkt)

Roger Federer opens new Lindt flagship store in London

To mark the occasion, Lindt Global Brand Ambassador and former World Number One tennis player Roger Federer joined the celebrations, cutting the ribbon to officially open the store.

Tennis' civil war takes another twist as Novak Djokovic-led union accuses ATP of 'coercive and threatening behaviour' towards players

The war in tennis became even more uncivil on Saturday, as Novak Djokovic's PTPA filed a court order accusing the ATP of 'coercive and threatened behaviour' towards players.

Former All Black and coach Alex ‘Grizz’ Wyllie dies

The Canterbury great played 40 times for the All Blacks and coached the side at two World Cups.

Zak Brown claims Christian Horner should feel 'vulnerable' as Red Bull boss after missing out on 2024 constructors' title in the wake of 'inappropriate behaviour' controversy

McLaren boss Zak Brown claimed Christian Horner should be feeling 'vulnerable' as Red Bull boss, after missing out on the constructors' title amid his off-track controversy in 2024.

Lando Norris hits back at George Russell and accuses Formula One rival of playing 'games' as McLaren star responds to 'favourite' tag after Australian Grand Prix win

JONATHAN MCEVOY, SHANGHAI: Mercedes man Russell even went as far as arguing that Norris's car is harder to beat than the Red Bull that won all but one race in 2023.

Sam Kerr's Matildas fate revealed with brief statement ahead of friendlies in Australia

Australian football fans are hoping to see Matildas superstar Sam Kerr return to action on home soil in two weeks for friendlies against South Korea.

Lewis Hamilton left 'gobsmacked' after taking POLE in China Grand Prix Sprint qualifying as Ferrari star bounces back following dismal debut in Melbourne

JONATHAN McEVOY IN SHANGHAI: The seven-time world champion made up for a slow start at the opening race in Melbourne last weekend, when he finished 10th.

Lewis Hamilton aims pointed swipe at Max Verstappen as Ferrari star speaks out on tense radio exchanges with new engineer at Australian Grand Prix

The 40-year-old described the reaction to his communications with Riccardo Adami as 'over-egged', following criticism from the likes of Martin Brundle.

Leicester Tigers engulfed in coaching STORM after Michael Cheika stripped key staff member of their duties WITHOUT consulting club bosses

EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: Cheika, who is in his first and only season in charge of Leicester, stripped a key staff member of their role after the break for last year's autumn internationals.

Myles Lewis-Skelly breaks Marcus Rashford's record as the Arsenal star makes history on his England debut

Myles Lewis-Skelly's meteoric rise seemingly knows no bounds as the Arsenal star needed just 20 minutes to mark his England debut by breaking a national record.

Ranked: The 25 greatest college basketball players ever

Jeremiah Azu races to 60m gold as the new father is given a big scare before claiming the world indoor title in China

He conquered Europe and now he rules the world. What a month it has been for Jeremiah Azu, who has won back-to-back major titles straight after becoming a father for the first time.

Arsenal thrash Liverpool 4-0 to close the gap on WSL leaders Chelsea... as Reds defender scores TWO own goals

TARA ANSON-WALSH AT THE EMIRATES: The drawbridge was up and the doors were locked. Here in north London, the pitches were glistening and fortress Emirates held firm.

Socceroos put FIVE past Indonesia as Tony Popovic's Australia side heed Tim Cahill's advice and take a step closer to World Cup qualification

Tony Popovic's Australia side took a crucial step closer towards qualifying for the 2026 World Cup as they swept away Indonesia 5-1 in their qualifying match on Thuesday.

Chiefs withstand big Moana Pasifika comeback

The Chiefs almost blew a 36-point halftime lead in a real game of two halves in Pukekohe.

Thomas Tuchel will take no prisoners or passengers when it comes to Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford... England are scared of the touchline and his patience is already thin, writes OLIVER HOLT

OLIVER HOLT: Tuchel saw Phil Foden, in particular, taking the safe option time and time again, feinting to take a player on and then checking, cutting back inside and playing the ball back to his full back.

Ethan Nwaneri closing in on new five-year Arsenal contract as Gunners look to fend off interest from two Premier League rivals in wonderkid following breakthrough season

Nwaneri has scored eight goals in 29 appearances this season as he's stepped up on the right wing to fill a gap left by Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury.

The most loyal players in NFL history

New Zealand Warriors star's courageous act of sacrifice to produce NRL moment for the ages

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is in the twilight of his footy career - but the veteran turned back the clock on Friday with an inspiring play his Warriors teammates won't forget anytime soon.

Aston Martin pay special tribute to former owner Eddie Jordan at the Chinese Grand Prix... after F1 legend's tragic death aged 76 following battle with cancer

Jordan's name will be featured on the rear of both Aston Martin cars throughout the weekend, and a unique Shamrock logo design will be used to honour his Irish roots.

The Most Dominant National Teams Since 2020

Argentina has firmly established itself as the most dominant national team in international football since 2020, but several other nations have also enjoyed impressive success in recent years. From European powerhouses to emerging forces in Africa and Asia, these teams have consistently delivered strong performances on the global stage. We have taken a closer look at the national teams that have won the most matches since 2020 and ranked them from 15th to 1st

Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster to battle British and Irish Lions

Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster will be part of the coaching staff for the combined New Zealand-Australia XV to play the British and Irish Lions in Adelaide in July.

Peter Crouch rolls back the years and whips out his iconic ROBOT celebration as his brace leads Liverpool Legends to victory over Chelsea at Anfield

Peter Crouch wound back the clock during Liverpool Legends vs Chelsea Legends, scoring a brace in the Reds' 2-0 win and pulling out his iconic robot celebration for the opener.

George Foreman's story was one full of huge determination - he was honest, had great strength and will be regarded as one of the greats for a long time to come, writes JOHNNY NELSON

JOHNNY NELSON: He was an honest talent, born with great strength, and his story was one of huge determination. He won his first amateur fight in 1967 and barely 18 months later was an Olympic champion.

Amber Anning makes history as she claims gold in women's 400m at the World Indoor Athletics Championships

DAVID COVERDALE: This was Anning's maiden major individual medal and comes in her first full season as a professional, having graduated from the University of Arkansas last year.

Angel Gomes 'set to snub £100,000-a-week Premier League move' as England midfielder nears end of Lille contract

Gomes has made 134 appearances in all competitions for the Ligue 1 club, with his form leading to call-ups to the England squad under interim boss Lee Carlsey last year.

Pakistan thrash Black Caps in third T20

Two matches remain in the series, with the next match at Tauranga's Bay Oval on Sunday.

Craig Bellamy calls for patience after Wales battle to 'tough' win over Kazakhstan

Wales manager Craig Bellamy has called for patience after his side battled to a "tough" 3-1 win over Kazakhstan. Wales owed their victory in Cardiff to second-half goals from captain Davies and Rabbi Matondo after Daniel James' early effort had been cancelled out by Askhat Tagybergen's penalty.

Thomas Tuchel explains what he did NOT like about England's win over Albania - and reveals the two players he wanted MORE from

Thomas Tuchel kicked off his England reign with a 2-0 victory over Albania on Friday night but the German manager was not left overly impressed by his team's performance at Wembley.

Leon Edwards suffers crushing defeat against Sean Brady at UFC London - as American silences the O2 crowd by forcing fourth-round submission

Stepping in on short notice, the American produced the performance of his career to derail Edwards' comeback plans and silence the partisan London crowd with a clinical guillotine choke.

Max Verstappen Flops in Chinese GP Practice as Norris Dominates

McLaren star crushes competition in Shanghai, while Verstappen struggles to find grip Lando Norris sent a clear message in the

Oscar Piastri wins Chinese Grand Prix, Liam Lawson finishes 15th

The Red Bull driver spent almost the whole race well down the pack.

Each UEFA member country's all-time leading goalscorer

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc should be PUNISHED by Ferrari, claims former F1 star after 'stroppy' radio complaints

An ex-F1 star has urged Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur to have a harsh word with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for their radio outbursts at last week's Australian Grand Prix.

Former Premier League hardman secures promotion to England's sixth tier in his first season as a manager

A former Premier League veteran and TNT Sports TV pundit has won promotion to the sixth tier of English football in his first season as a manager.

Dates for Oleksandr Usyk's return to the ring revealed as Sergey Lapin opens up on the latest developments in his fight negotiations and their ringside conversation with AJ

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is poised for a summer comeback, targeting a fight between July and September 2025, according to Sergey Lapin.

NZ Rugby launches scheme teaching girls to tackle safely

Contact Ready is a safe space to learn and practise with girls of similar abilities and grow their love of the game.

Hamilton 'can't believe we're at the front' for China Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton 'can't believe [Ferrari are] at the front' after claiming pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix

F1 Weighing the Possibility of Dropping 2026 Plans

Formula 1 is exploring a dramatic shift in its engine regulations, potentially delaying its planned 2026 turbo-hybrid revolution in favor

Jude needs help! England manager Thomas Tuchel says we cannot expect Real Madrid superstar Bellingham to do everything

England need to help Jude Bellingham more, according to boss Thomas Tuchel who admitted the Real Madrid superstar tried to do too much at the European Championship last summer.

Revealed: Anthony Joshua's injury return timeline as Eddie Hearn reveals the heavyweight is unable to enter camp due to 'setback'

The Brit has been out of action since he lost against Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September 2024, with his future up in the air on the back of the devastating knockout defeat.

McLaren chief Zak Brown pinpoints critical factor that could prevent Oscar Piastri winning Chinese GP

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has pointed out a critical factor for Oscar Piastri's chances of winning the Chinese Grand Prix.

Harry Kane breaks ANOTHER England record with his 70th Three Lions goal in 2-0 win over Albania - as skipper vows there's 'more to come'

The Bayern Munich striker scored as the Three Lions opened their 2026 World Cup qualifiers with victory in Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge.