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'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.


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


January transfer window breaks multiple records in both men's and women's football with English clubs the biggest spenders

FIFA's International Transfer Snapshot has confirmed that a total of 5,863 international transfers were made worldwide in the men's professional game in the month.


England confirm new role for Marcus Smith against France as Steve Borthwick names Fin Smith at No 10 among three changes for huge Six Nations' clash at Twickenham

CHRIS FOY: England have confirmed that their two Smiths - Fin and Marcus - will join forces in the starting XV, as exclusively revealed by Mail Sport on Tuesday.


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.


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."


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


Ruben Amorim lifts lid on why Marcus Rashford had to leave Manchester United


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.


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.


Man United 2-1 Leicester: Harry Maguire scores controversial winner as Ruben Amorim's side fight back to beat Foxes in FA Cup fourth round

CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: For more than an hour at Old Trafford, Manchester United's refusal to sign a striker in the transfer window looked like an act of sheer folly.


Cristiano Ronaldo scores landmark goal just days after celebrating his 40th birthday - but new £65m team-mate Jhon Duran steals the show with brace

Al-Nassr have discovered a new goalscoring hero in the midst of Cristiano Ronaldo's 40th birthday celebrations, as £65million man bagged a brace in Al-Nassr's 3-0 win over Al-Fayha.


Le Mans/PSG – Kimpembe “There are lots of mixed feelings”.

On Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain took on Le Mans in the last 8 of the French Cup (0-2 video highlights Le Mans/PSG). The 29-year-old Parisian defender Presnel Kimpembe made his return to action on Tuesday after an absence of almost two years, and spoke to PSG TV about the occasion. Kimpembe “it’s a lot of emotion, after almost two years away” “It wasn’t an easy game. We’re going home with the win. The Coupe de France is very close to our hearts....


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 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.


England captain Maro Itoje insists the best is yet to come from his side with last-gasp Six Nations victory over France 'vindication of hard work'

NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: A last-minute conversion from Fin Smith secured England's first victory over tier one opponents for almost a year and eased pressure on Borthwick.


Maro Itoje reveals why unfinished business with the England team made him snub a move to France - and how his decision was quickly vindicated

England skipper Maro Itoje has revealed how unfinished business with the national team was behind his decision to turn down a move to France, amid interest from Toulouse and Racing 92.


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


'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'


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


'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.


The best female footballers in Europe – ranked


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...


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.


Aussie skipper Pat Cummins releases hilarious ICC Champions Trophy sledging video - even though he won't play in the tournament due to injury

Pat Cummins' wicked sense of humour was on full display when the Australian cricket captain took part in a recently released ICC Champions Trophy promotion for Prime Video.


Brest/PSG – Referee for Champions League play-off first leg announced

This Tuesday, as part of the first leg of the Champions League 2024-2025 play-offs (return on Wednesday February 19), Paris Saint-Germain take on Brest at the Stade du Roudourou (kick-off 6.45pm, UTC+1). The referee for the match is Bosnian Irfan Peljto (43). He has extensive experience in the Champions League, with 13 matches to his name. This will be the first time with PSG, but the second for Les Brestois after their 3-0 defeat by FC...


Five takeaways from Warriors' scratchy pre-season draw against Sharks

The Auckland club let victory slip through their fingers in the dying moments, as both coaches emptied their benches.


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...


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.


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.)


Ben Simmons' Brooklyn Nets nightmare over as injury-hampered All-Star reaches buyout with team

Former No 1 overall NBA Draft pick Ben Simmons is finalizing a buyout with the Brooklyn Nets and will become a free agent. Simmons is expected to meet with the Cavaliers and Clippers.


The best manager of all time from each UEFA member country


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Henry Arundell to return to the Premiership after spell in France and end international exile in boost for England

As England prepare for Le Crunch, one of the country's most talented players currently unavailable to Steve Borthwick confirmed his return from France on Thursday.


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.


Man United legend lands job at League Two club Carlisle - after bottom-placed side showed interest in Steven Gerrard

Mail Sport exclusively revealed that the bottom-of-the-table side were considering the shock appointment of Gerrard, after his exit from Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ettifaq.


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.


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.


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.


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.