Football

'There's no negatives about it' - Zinedine Zidane backed to 'inspire' Man Utd's underperforming stars as ex-Red Devils striker calls for 'fantastic' Frenchman to replace Erik ten Hag

Zinedine Zidane has been backed to "inspire" Manchester United's underperforming stars as Louis Saha wants the Frenchman to replace Erik ten Hag.

'Antony should be absolutely embarrassed' - Wesley Sneijder hopes Man Utd 'lose 5-0' in FA Cup final clash with City after watching ex-Ajax winger goad Coventry players

Wesley Sneijder says Antony should be "embarrassed" for goading Coventry City's players and wants Manchester United to lose 5-0 in the FA Cup final.

Nelly Korda lays blame for lack of women’s golf coverage at TV network's feet

Television coverage for women's golf is abysmal compared to men's and Korda wants to hold the networks accountable.

Jett Cleary, younger brother of Nathan, signs with NZ Warriors on three-year deal

The Warriors are expected to officially announce Cleary’s signing soon.

Jürgen Klopp identifies one thing he won't miss about Liverpool ahead of last Everton derby

Liverpool takes on Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday. Klopp has only lost one of his previous 18 Merseyside derbies and another victory is a must.

Why everyone is talking about Mexican referee Katia Itzel García

MLB tragedy: Former Red Sox World Series winner dies

Ex-Man Utd boss Ralf Rangnick's transfer wishlist as he lays out demands for club return

Ralf Rangnick didn't make a single signing during his brief tenure as Manchester United's interim manager, but that could change if the German returns to club football

British football mourns the death of Leighton James

Rory McIlroy and PGA Tour stars to finally learn amount they'll earn for snubbing LIV Golf

The PGA Tour will inform its members on Wednesday how much equity they have received after a £1.2billion investment programme involving Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group

Six players could benefit if Arne Slot replaces Jürgen Klopp amid Liverpool next manager latest

Arne Slot has become a leading contender for Liverpool as it looks to replace Jürgen Klopp. The Dutchman has a defined style that isn't that different from the Reds.

Greg Norman 'very open-minded' to huge LIV Golf change despite glaring problem

With the debate over a major change to LIV Golf having been mooted by leading stars including superstar recruit Jon Rahm, it remains to be seen whether key dissenters will be listened to

Chelsea news: 'One of our worst ever players' - Blues fans SLAM €38m signing

Chelsea supporters have heavily criticised one of their recent signings after his performance against Arsenal.

Voice of LIV Golf claims Masters commentator tarnished his career at Augusta

It appears that the ongoing frosty relations within the golfing community are stretching to the commentary booth as LIV Golf's commentator called out his rival for his remarks

How a running joke turned into Black Ferns recall for veteran Parkes

Parkes changed from loose forward to loosehead prop midway through 2023.

Ashes winner Stuart Broad receives CBE for services to cricket

Former cricketer Stuart Broad, who won the 2010 T20 World Cup and multiple Ashes series with England during his 17-year-long career, received a CBE for his services to cricket from Princess Royal during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Erik ten Hag risks wrath of Sir Jim Ratcliffe by giving honest opinion on Man Utd's season

Under-pressure Erik ten Hag looks set to clash with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the British billionaire looks to bring a winning mentality to Old Trafford

Thomas Partey sets title target for Arsenal team-mates and makes Tottenham prediction

Arsenal opened a three-point lead over Liverpool at the top of the table with the 5-0 statement thrashing of Chelsea on Tuesday night, and Thomas Partey has issued a demand to his team-mates

Premier League risk wrath of Nottingham Forest again with Luton referee appointment

Nottingham Forest are at the centre of a row with the Premier League, FA and PGMOL due to their statement about three contentious refereeing decisions in their defeat to Everton

Why the LIV Golf Adelaide winning payout will likely be cut by nearly 50 percent

For most folks, $2.2 million is more than enough to make ends meet. You can buy all the cold cuts you want from the grocery store, pick up your dry cleaning and even treat yourself to a new golf club or two with that chunk of change. Still, the math is the math … and $2.2 million is a lot less than $4 million. At this week’s LIV Golf event in Adela...

Teenage golf sensation, 15, fast-tracked to PGA Tour after breaking Tiger Woods' record

Teenage golf prodigy Miles Russell continues to make history and the 15-year-old has learned the date he will make his PGA Tour debut as reward for breaking a record set by Tiger Woods

Super Rugby Pacific teams: Barrett and Havili return for struggling Crusaders

All five New Zealand Super Rugby teams are playing in round 10.

Hurricanes hooker Aumua sidelined with long-term injury

Asafo Aumua will be out of action for the next 6-8 weeks.

Greg Norman's admission speaks volumes after clarifying £672m Rory McIlroy LIV Golf talks

Greg Norman has insisted Rory McIlroy has never been made an offer to join Saudi-backed breakaway league LIV Golf - and he has opened up on potential talks between the pair

Terry Hill dead, aged 52: Rugby league centre passed away from heart attack

Former NSW and Australian Test centre Terry Hill has passed away from an apparent heart attack in the Philippines.

Why is a 65-year-old golfer playing in this week's PGA Tour event?

Since switching to a team format in 2017, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans has established itself as one of the PGA Tour's unique events. It's also the tournament you're most likely to see some unexpected faces. Last year it was the combo of David Duval and John Daly playing together and finishing dead last by 12 shots. They would have finished ev...

Nikita Tszyu vs. Danilo Creati full card results as The Butcher retains Australian title

Nikita Tszyu insists he was fine but his team admit to being slightly scared at one moment during his unanimous decision victory over Danilo Creati at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday.

Who is American heptathlon star Annie Kunz?

Nicolas Jackson avoids red card for Takehiro Tomiyasu foul in 'one of worst referee decisions of season'

Nicolas Jackson avoids red card for Takehiro Tomiyasu foul in 'one of worst referee decisions of season' - The Chelsea striker was not even booked for catching the Arsenal defender’s ankle

Who all 27 Premier League referees support, where they're from and known issues with clubs

As Nottingham Forest's row with PGMOL, the Premier League and FA rumbles on following last weekend's Everton defeat, Mirror Football has compiled a list of each referee's affiliations

Liverpool told to make triple transfer swoop including $81m possible Mohamed Salah successor

Liverpool legend John Barnes believes that three Premier League players should be on the radar of the Reds this summer. He also has a Mohamed Salah theory.

Emma Raducanu told to ‘work harder’ during defeat by world No 82

Emma Raducanu’s unpredictable season continued to swing from lows to highs and back again as she went down by a 6-2, 6-2 scoreline in the first round of the Madrid Open to Maria Lourdes Carle, a 24-year-old Argentine with just one previous WTA Tour victory to her name. While the nature of tennis is that you will win some and lose some, it was still...

Dan Biggar offers theory for why Springboks’ player friction was ‘such a positive’ in World Cup win

Dan Biggar reveals why conflict within a squad is not actually a bad thing.

Chelsea's best and worst players in abysmal Arsenal defeat

Rating Chelsea's best and worst players in their shocking 5-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League.

Chelsea set to miss out on Victor Osimhen as Napoli striker makes transfer decision

A major blow for Chelsea's transfer plans.

Mauricio Pochettino delivers damning assessment of Chelsea's shocking loss to Arsenal

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino admits his side gave up in the 5-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Liverpool target Arne Slot's last 10 signings and what it tells us about his transfer policy

Feyenoord manager Arne Slot has emerged as Liverpool's top target to succeed Jurgen Klopp, after an impressive few years in charge of the Eredivisie high-flyers

Erik ten Hag must take responsibility for Man Utd's injury crisis - Dutchman has been reluctant to rotate his squad since Ajax days and needs to adapt

The Red Devils have been ravaged by fitness problems all season and the epidemic shows no sign of halting any time soon

Everything Jose Mourinho has said about Chelsea return as pressure grows on Mauricio Pochettino

Jose Mourinho has twice been hired and fired by Chelsea during his career and could have a third stint at Stamford Bridge with current boss Mauricio Pochettino seeing his job in jeopardy

Leandro Trossard rubs salt into Chelsea wounds with blunt message on Arsenal rout

Arsenal are top of the Premier League table and continued their strong recent record against Chelsea to put the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City's games in hand

Eden Hazard: the best Chelsea player of all time?

Frans Steyn who? Beauden Barrett hails ‘incredible’ South African schoolboy that kicked INSANE ‘75m’ penalty

A monster effort from a South African youngster!

'I was pretty tempted': Ex-All Black Cruden rejects pre-season SOS from embattled Crusaders

The 50-test international has revealed he received an offer to join the Super Rugby Pacific wooden-spooners.

Champman onslaught guides Blackcaps to bounce back win over Pakistan

The result comes just a day after the Blackcaps were bowled out for just 90 runs.

Tiger Woods set for enormous PGA Tour payday despite playing just two events this year

Tiger Woods will benefit significantly from his loyalty to the PGA Tour despite limited participation this season thanks to the newly established PGA Tour Enterprises fund

Ronnie O'Sullivan names the two snooker players he believes are better than him

The Rocket, who is in action against Jackson Page in the World Snooker Championship this Wednesday, says two players are better than him, Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry

Ferrari "made too many mistakes" for podium fight at F1 Chinese GP

Ferrari "made too many mistakes" at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix to fight at the front, reckons team boss Fred Vasseur.

Who is Jett Cleary? New Zealand Warriors sign young playmaker from Penrith

Jett Cleary has signed a three-year deal with the New Zealand Warriors with the teenage playmaker set to continue the Cleary name across the ditch after his father Ivan played for and coached the club.

Walker in, Capewell out for Warriors against Titans on Anzac Day

Jacob Laban will make his first NRL start against Gold Coast on Thursday.

Liverpool urged to pursue triple summer raid on Premier League rivals with Salah replacement eyed

Club legend John Barnes has encouraged Liverpool to sign three players from Crystal Palace during this summer's transfer window.