We are now just three days away from the opening game of the Premier League season and transfer news is becoming frenzied as clubs push for late deals. Manchester United host Fulham 8pm on Friday night, by which time the club are expected to seal the signing of Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich. But […]
Darts star suspended from men’s tour over ‘alleged suspicious betting’ | Other | Sport
Leighton Bennett has been suspended from playing Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) sanctioned events, it has been announced. A statement from the body revealed that the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported in September that there were suspicious betting patterns detected in his matches. Bennett has been a highly-regarded prospect throughout his time in the youth […]
World’s richest tennis star shows true colours with four-word reply | Tennis | Sport
Despite being worth billions, tennis star Jessica Pegula has revealed that capturing Olympic glory is her “dream”. Pegula, whose parents own two American sports franchises and have an astonishing net worth of around £5.4billion, crashed out of the Paris Olympics in both the singles and doubles in the second round. However, regardless of how much […]
Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Everton make contact, £34m Prem deal eyed, four stars for sale | Football | Sport
Manchester United are on the verge of sealing their third and fourth signings of the summer transfer window in Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. The defensive pair are currently putting the finishing touches on their Bayern Munich exits, having arrived at Carrington on Monday. The path for Mazraoui’s arrival was paved by Aaron Wan-Bissaka […]
Frenkie de Jong’s feelings clear on Man Utd after Barcelona ‘upset’ | Football | Sport
Long-time Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong has expressed his contentment at Barcelona amid ongoing transfer speculation. The Dutch international was at the centre of a full-blown saga in 2022, with his future thrown into doubt after a period of frustration at the Spanish club. Despite United boss Erik ten Hag, who previously managed De […]
A hero’s welcome: Canadian Olympians return home after record-setting Summer Games
The arrival terminals at airports in Toronto and Montreal were filled with cheers on Monday as fans and family gathered to give a hero’s welcome to Canadian Olympians returning home from the Paris Games with a record-breaking medal haul. The Summer Games saw Team Canada bring home an unprecedented number of medals — nine gold […]
Pegula beats Anisimova to successfully defend women’s Canadian tennis title
Jessica Pegula continued her domination north of the border. The No. 3 seed and sixth-ranked WTA Tour player topped Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 to defend her National Bank Open women’s singles title in Monday’s all-American final. Pegula, from nearby Buffalo, N.Y., also won last year’s Canadian tennis championship in Montreal and improved her all-time […]
Graham Thorpe death: England cricket legend was found by police after ‘casualty on track’ | Cricket | Sport
The family of England cricket legend Graham Thorpe have been praised for their “courage in talking openly” regarding his mental health struggles. Thorpe’s death at the age of 55 was announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board on August 5. Surrey Coroner’s Court in Woking will open an inquest into the cricketer’s death on […]
Martin Zubimendi rejects Liverpool transfer as Real Sociedad ploy pays off | Football | Sport
Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi has reportedly snubbed a move to Anfield and will instead remain at Real Sociedad this summer. The 25-year-old enjoyed a scintillating season last time around and was part of the Spain squad that lifted the Euro 2024 trophy after defeating England in the final. Liverpool boss Arne Slot is on the […]
Red Bull chief gives very honest view on Max Verstappen after furious radio outbursts | F1 | Sport
Before the Hungarian Grand Prix had come to an end, Red Bull race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase sarcastically congratulated Verstappen for failing to bring his tyres in gently. And the Dutchman hissed back: “No mate, don’t give me that bull**** now. You guys gave me this f***ing strategy, okay. I’m trying to rescue what’s left. For […]