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Expert calls out ‘ludicrous’ transgender sports idea

Over the past couple of years, there has been a growing fear among some across the country and throughout the world that transgender women would threaten the sanctity of women’s sports and overrun women’s athletics with transgender women who dominate the competition. But one expert thinks even the thought of that happening is simply ridiculous. Joanna Harper, a leading researcher of trans athletes and a postdoctoral scholar at Oregon Health and...

Erik ten Hag leaps to defence of Marcus Rashford after Man Utd star abused by fans

Marcus Rashford has been a target for criticism during a difficult season at Manchester United and the striker responded to comments on social media which he called "disgusting"

Forever young: The best sports for people over 70 years old

Stunning triple Ratcliffe deal to kickstart new Man Utd era with £130m trio wanted

Man Utd part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to greenlight a triple swoop worth £130million this summer, according to reports

Ruthless Ratcliffe ready to sell Man Utd quartet if they refuse to accept pay cuts

A remarkable report has claimed Man Utd will entertain offers for four high profile first-team stars unless they sign contract extensions on reduced terms

Damian McKenzie inspires dramatic Chiefs turnaround against Waratahs

Damian McKenzie took in the second half, sparking numerous attacking raids as the Chiefs lodged their sixth win of the campaign in Sydney.

The career and heartbreaking death of Olympic silver medallist Ivo Van Damme

Premier League CEO provides update on Man City charges as Liverpool watches on

Liverpool will be among those keen to learn the outcome of the Manchester City charges. The Premier League CEO has now given an update on their progress.

Super Rugby Pacific: ACT Brumbies v Hurricanes at Canberra's GIO Stadium - Live

Join us at 4:30pm for a grudge match between the teams from the NZ and Australian capitals.

Blackcaps rookies put hands up for T20 World Cup selection against Pakistan

The understrength NZ side have defied the odds to take a series lead over their hosts.

Kentucky Derby post position draw 2024: Date, time, TV channel, horses for Churchill Downs race

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 Kentucky Derby post position draw.

Chiefs bounce back with resounding Super Rugby Pacific defeat of Waratahs

All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa had two tries, as the Chiefs entered the top three on the table.

The moment Liverpool surrendered their Premier League title challenge

The moment Liverpool surrendered their Premier League title challenge - Everton 2-0 Liverpool: Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s towering header wrapped up a first Merseyside derby win at Goodison Park in almost 14 years as the Reds were all but knocked out of the title race

Chelsea Handed Triple Injury Boost as ‘Amazing’ Defender Restarts Training

Chelsea welcomed back three players to team training ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa. In addition to Cole Palmer, two long-term absentees are now edging closer to full recovery.

Journalist makes Ruben Amorim point as Liverpool agreement imminent

Arne Slot appears to be nearing a move to Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season. With that piece of news in play, Viaplay’s Jan Aage Fjortoft cheekily pointed to prior reports surrounding Ruben Amorim on X (formerly Twitter).

St Helens' Morgan Knowles speaks out on Jake Connor spat and Jonny Lomax class

England loose forward, Morgan Knowles, 27, was at the centre of a big talking point in Thursday's thrilling 13-12 fightback win over Huddersfield Giants

Swimmer does everything and more to get to Paris

NZ records fall for butterfly swimmer Hazel Ouwehand as she goes under a fast qualifying time for the Paris Olympics. Now, the official wait. The post Swimmer does everything and more to get to Paris appeared first on Newsroom.

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders overwhelm Force to rekindle title defence - As it happened

The defending champions have picked themselves up off the bottom of the competition table.

LIV Golf: Anthony Kim cleverly claps back at social media troll with hilarity

Kim gained attention on social media as he owned a LIV Golf troll with niceties with a sly response.

Liverpool makes mockery of legendary defender's claim after major summer overhaul

Liverpool Women has recruited some promising young talent over the past 12 months and the policy has helped take the Reds to the next level in the Women's Super League (WSL) this season

Hulkenberg to join Sauber in 2025 ahead of Audi F1 entry

The Sauber Formula 1 team has confirmed Nico Hulkenberg is joining its team from 2025 onwards and into its Audi era.

Arsenal outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be set for fourth transfer in three years

Former Arsenal and Chelsea forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been back to his best this season at Marseille - but he could decide to move on again in the summer

'This must be called out!': NRL Anzac Day social media omission outrages Kiwis

"Delete this post and recognise our friends across the Tasman."

Golf sensation, 15, sends warning shot to PGA Tour stars with ridiculous round on Korn Ferry Tour

Having impressed on Korn Ferry Tour debut, 15-year-old Miles Russell is at it again this week having impressed in his opening round of the Veritex Bank Championship

Leicester promoted to Premier League at first time of asking after Leeds battered by QPR

After one year away, Leicester will play Premier League football next season having secured automatic promotion from the Championship after Leeds suffered a 4-0 thrashing at QPR

‘This is the end’: Jamie Carragher declares Liverpool’s title challenge over after Everton defeat

‘This is the end’: Jamie Carragher declares Liverpool’s title challenge over after Everton defeat - Liverpool were second best at Goodison Park as Virgil van Dijk questioned his team’s hunger to win the league

Highest score in NRL history: What is the most points scored in a National Rugby League game?

The Sporting News compiles the highest-scoring matches recorded in NRL history.

How a sportscar friendship prevailed over F1 rivalry

Formula 1 isn’t usually a category that can be associated with selflessness. But Manfred Winkelhock’s gesture in qualifying for the 1984 South African Grand Prix to a driver from a rival team he’d frequently collaborated with in sportscars underlines why Marc Surer picks him as his favourite team-mate

Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation "is finished"

Marc Marquez says that his adaptation to the Ducati MotoGP bike has now “finished” and he can now “work on the small details”.

Jurgen Klopp ordered Liverpool to sign Darwin Nunez over £52m Chelsea star - report

Liverpool were interested in signing Christopher Nkunku in 2022 before Jurgen Klopp insisted on bringing in Darwin Nunez instead.

Jurgen Klopp points finger of blame for Liverpool's stumble and makes title admission

Liverpool's season has unravelled in April, with their Premier League title chances drifting away and no hope of winning the Europa League to mark Jurgen Klopp's final season as manager

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed - The Dutchman is now set to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield after impressing in the Eredivisie

Kroenke is aiming to bankroll Arteta to sign four more players this summer

Arsenal planning to break the bank on four players Since the appointment of Mikel Arteta, Arsenal fans have only seen one thing: progress. Despite making two eighth-place finishes in the Spaniard’s first two seasons in charge, the Gunners have significantly improved in all aspects.

The link between Arsenal and Tottenham that reveals key to pivotal north London derby

The link between Arsenal and Tottenham that reveals key to pivotal north London derby - Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou’s approaches at Arsenal and Tottenham have been shaped by a shared philosophy, in a derby that could define the title battle and top-four race

Golf indulging LIV rebels with Ryder Cup carrot leaves sour taste

“That’s it, mate.” You had to admire the succinctness with which Sir Nick Faldo framed one of golf’s most intractable conundrums. Asked once whether Europe’s LIV rebels should ever represent the continent at a Ryder Cup again, the veteran of 11 such contests replied: “The bottom line is they knew what they were doing. They wanted to take the money ...

Champion Crusaders break shackles with morale-boosting Super Rugby win over Rebels

The result moved them off the bottom of the table for now.

‘They’ll be speaking to other clubs’: Liverpool told they face player exodus ahead of Klopp exit

Wayne Rooney has suggested that multiple Liverpool stars could now look at Jurgen Klopp’s impending exit as an opportunity to follow him out the door. There are a number of key questions to already be asked of players on expiring contracts; chiefly, Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah.

A Ladies European Tour pro reveals one week’s expenses, illustrating just how hard it is to make a living

You didn't need to see the opulent practice facility and hyper-manicured turf to know players at the Masters operate on a different plane of reality than the rest of professional golf. But a post today by Ladies European Tour player Hannah Gregg drove that point home, at least financially. Gregg laid out her expenses for the week at the Women's New...

NZ driver Scott McLaughlin responds to disqualification

New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has responded to his disqualification from last month's season opening IndyCar race, where he finished third.

Ex-Liverpool wonderkid without club at 28 after being released by non-league side

Jordon Ibe returned to football back in October with National League outfit Ebbsfleet, but will now leave the club after being restricted to just one first-team appearance

Roy Keane slammed by Premier League star for 'dinosaur mentality' as unlikely feud escalates

Manchester United icon Roy Keane has copped some severe criticism for his comments about some players' extra-curricular activities away from thegame, with one Premier League star particularly outspoken

Man Utd news: Red Devils expect to sign £70m 'top target' and offer fresh Old Trafford update

Manchester United are set to see a lot of changes this summer and could be busy in the transfer market in addition to Old Trafford, with decisions to be made on the stadium's future

Uncertainty with NBC’s golf broadcast team raises question: Who’ll be the lead analyst at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst?

Sometime in early March, Sam Flood, the executive producer and president of production at NBC Sports, told a few colleagues he needed to shake up the network’s golf coverage. Undoubtedly, eyes must have been rolling. Because the last thing NBC’s golf production needed was for Flood to shake things up further. The duration of an earthquake can range...

Darwin Núñez among Liverpool stars ranked in Premier League's most wasteful finishers

Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez missed a big chance against Everton on Wednesday and it has been revealed he is one of the worst players in front of goal in the Premier League this season

Bastian Schweinsteiger claims Louis van Gaal decision set Man Utd back "years"

Louis van Gaal took Germany icon Bastian Schweinsteiger from Bayern Munich to Manchester United in 2015 and the former midfielder has now spoken out on the Dutchman’s sacking

Depleted Blackcaps stun Pakistan in fourth T20 international to take series lead

The New Zealanders have defied the odds yet again with a four-run victory at Lahore.

'Gutted' Webster cites defensive shortcomings in Warriors' upset defeat to Titans

Andrew Webster admits his team were completely outplayed against previously winless Gold Coast.

Son Heung-min reveals Tottenham relishing test against ‘one of the best teams in the world’

Son Heung-min reveals Tottenham relishing test against ‘one of the best teams in the world’ - Spurs face Arsenal on Sunday in a pivotal north London derby on the back of a 4-0 defeat at Newcastle two weeks ago

Marcus Rashford hits out at ‘months of abuse’ in late-night post

Marcus Rashford hits out at ‘months of abuse’ in late-night post - The Man Utd and England forward has hit back after suffering more abuse from fans following a poor run of form

From the next Messi to a fading star: Ansu Fati's descent into the depths of football