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Former Man United defender Phil Jones confirms he has RETIRED from professional football – as he announces his next role

By Sam Lawley Phil Jones has revealed he has retired from professional football as the former Manchester United and England centre-back added that he wants to [...]

Ed Sheeran reveals why he will be leaving Ipswich vs Liverpool at HALF-TIME – with minority owner set to miss climactic stages of club’s return to the Premier League

Ed Sheeran will have to shoot off at half-time of Ipswich's match vs Liverpool Earlier this week the singer became a minority investor in the club [...]

Joshua Zirkzee admits it was an ‘unbelievable’ moment to score the winner on his Man United debut against Fulham – as the new £36.5m signing hails the impact of Ruud van Nistelrooy

Manchester United beat Fulham 1-0 in their Premier League opener on FridayJoshua Zirkzee scored the winner on his debut after joining from BolognaLISTEN NOW: It's [...]

Joe Gomez DOESN’T travel with his Liverpool team-mates to Ipswich as he considers his options amid transfer interest from Premier League rivals

By Luke Power Joe Gomez has not travelled with the Liverpool squad to Ipswich today as the defender is considering his options.The 27-year-old is open to [...]

Premier League expected XIs: Who is set to start for YOUR club on the opening weekend?

By Tara Anson-walsh The Premier League season is back for 2023-24 season and there is a ton of action coming our way over the next [...]

LISTEN to It’s All Kicking Off! What will it take for Arne Slot to emerge from Jurgen Klopp’s shadow?

The Premier League season kicks off this weekend to start another campaignTeams like Liverpool will look to leapfrog Manchester City as they try to win [...]

Arsenal prepare improved offer for Euro 2024 winner Mikel Merino as Gunners close on signing key summer target from Real Sociedad

The Gunners had an offer of £21.5m for Merino rejected by Real SociedadAn improved £30m offer looks likely to seal a deal for the Spanish internationalLISTEN [...]

Gold Coast Suns pay tribute to school girl Sophie Wang following tragic death and heartbreaking scenes at vigil for the 10-year-old

Sophie was found dead at her Emerald Lakes home by her father Mother has been charged with her murder Heartbroken locals have been paying tribute By Josh Alston [...]

Caitlin Clark toughens up! Fever star was ‘going hard in the weight room’ in WNBA break – after previous complaints about physical play

By Jake Fenner Caitlin Clark spent some time over her Olympic break in the weight room putting on some muscle to better prepare for the [...]

Super Bowl winner files for divorce from Kim Kardashian’s bestie after 13 years of marriage

By Jack Bezants Super Bowl winner Bobby McCray has filed for a divorce from his wife of 13 years, Khadijah Haqq.McCray and Haqq are believed [...]

Yankees star learns VERY unfortunate reason behind his three-year struggle with blisters on his hands

By Jake Fenner New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo recently discovered the source of serious irritation on his hands that he's been dealing with for [...]

Caitlin Clark gets a RED CARPET from Indiana Fever as WNBA side make major change to player arrivals after midseason break

By Jack Bezants Caitlin Clark has quite literally got her own red carpet at Indiana Fever with the WNBA team changing up the process of [...]

Australia’s most decorated medallist Emma McKeon sets the record straight on retirement talks after curtain falls on her Olympic career

Emma McKeon isn't categorically finished with swimmingParis was her last Olympics, still may continue competingThe 30-year-old plans to travel, then will make her next moveBy [...]

Caitlin Clark beats USA Olympic gold winners in stunning Indiana Fever display vs Phoenix Mercury – and succeeds where Angel Reese failed

By Jack Bezants Caitlin Clark beat three USA Olympic gold medal winners on her return to the WNBA Friday night - but Indiana Fever threw [...]

Erik ten Hag hails Joshua Zirkzee after debut goal handed Man United three points in season opener… as he also explains why Jadon Sancho didn’t make the matchday squad

Joshua Zirkzee came off the bench to score the winner for Manchester United Jadon Sancho was absent despite playing in the Community Shield last weekLISTEN NOW: [...]

‘How is that possible?’: Fans react to Alejandro Garnacho’s shocking miss during Man United’s 1-0 win over Fulham… as Ruud van Nistelrooy does his best to console him

Man United beat Fulham 1-0 in the opening game of the Premier League seasonJoshua Zirkzee netted late but Alejandro Garnacho should have made it two LISTEN [...]

Gary Neville says injuries ‘can’t be an excuse’ for Man United as club legend claims he’s ‘more optimistic’ about this season

Man United host Fulham in the opening game of the Premier League on FridayThe Red Devils are hoping for a much better season than last [...]

The Olympics were last week, Harry! Man United defender Maguire is booked for DIVING during win over Fulham after throwing himself to the ground – as fans mock him

Harry Maguire went down in the box under pressure from Emile Smith Rowe He was booked by referee Rob Jones despite protesting against the decision LISTEN NOW: [...]

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal are ‘STILL far’ away from fulfilling their potential, but admits his players are hungry to avenge the heartache of missing out on the Premier League title to Man City

Mikel Arteta has insisted his players were hungry to win the Premier League But the Spaniard feels his team have not yet reached their 'full potential' LISTEN [...]

Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, August 17

By Steve Ryder Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday's meetings at Doncaster, Market Rasen, Newbury, Ripon, Perth, Bath and Newmarket. [...]

Dodgers star Freddie Freeman’s wife gives emotional update on son Max, 3, after he was diagnosed with rare nerve disease

By Jack Bezants Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman's son Max is continuing to make positive progress after being diagnosed with a rare nerve disease [...]

Joshua Zirkzee admits his match-winning Man United debut was a ‘dream’ come true as £36.5m striker comes off the bench to help Red Devils beat Fulham at Old Trafford

The ace met Alejandro Garnacho's cross to score in front of the Stretford EndPost-match, he admitted netting the last-gasp winner as an 'amazing feeling' LISTEN NOW: [...]

Carlos Alcaraz SMASHES his racket in rare outburst during shock defeat to World No 46 Gael Monfils at final tournament ahead of US Open

By Jake Fenner and Reuters World No. 3 tennis star and Wimbledon men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz let his emotions get the best of him [...]

Man United’s tactics for Premier League opener against Fulham are shown live on Sky Sports – as cameras catch Red Devils coach showing new signing Joshua Zirkzee corner setup moments before his debut

Zirkzee was introduced as a second half substitute in place of Mason MountHe was seemingly shown his duties in a defensive corner situation live on [...]

Lamine Yamal’s father, 35, breaks his silence on Instagram after he was stabbed in a car park and rushed to hospital – thanking fans for their support

Mounir Nasraoui, the father of Lamine Yamal, was stabbed on Wednesday nightThe 35-year-old is in a stable condition after being rushed to hospital yesterdayGet breaking [...]

‘Hawk Tuah’ girl breaks her silence after backlash to Mets first pitch

By Alastair Talbot Many people might not know but Hailey Welch - a.k.a 'Hawk Tuah' girl - has a heart of gold amid mounting criticism [...]

Jamie Carragher names the one Man United player he believes is ‘destined to be a superstar’ – as Gary Neville insists he has been ‘mesmirising’ so far for the Red Devils

Jamie Carragher has claimed one Man United player is 'destined to be a star' Erik ten Hag's side begin their Premier League campaign against Fulham tonightLISTEN [...]

Matthijs de Ligt named on the BENCH for Man United’s Premier League opener against Fulham but Noussair Mazraoui starts just three days after arriving

By Daniel Davis Matthijs de Ligt has been named on Manchester United's bench for their Premier League opener against Fulham - but fellow new signing Noussair [...]

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe happy to play the role of ‘dark horses’ this season after summer of transfer inactivity

Newcastle United have had a frustrating summer in the transfer marketThe Magpies are yet to bring in a marquee signing ahead of the new campaignThey had [...]

Lamine Yamal’s dad Mounir Nasraoui, 35, is discharged from hospital 48 hours after he was brutally stabbed in shock attack in a Spanish car park

Mounir Nasraoui, 35, was attacked in his hometown of Mataro on Wednesday Four people have been arrested after the incident and Nasraoui has left hospital LISTEN NOW: [...]

Reporter claims Mets told him he couldn’t talk about ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl Hailey Welch throwing first pitch

By Alastair Talbot A New York Mets beat reporter has claimed that the MLB franchise barred him from referring to Hailey Welch as 'Hawk Tuah' [...]

WWE star gives brutal two-word opinion on LeBron James during Michael Jordan GOAT debate

By Jake Nisse The discussion over the NBA's GOAT often comes down to LeBron James and Michael Jordan, and WWE star Randy Orton made it [...]

Mikel Arteta reveals that Arsenal players vowed they would win Premier League this year at dinner just hours after Man City clinched title – as Gunners manager claims his side are ‘looking really sharp’ ahead of season opener

Arsenal had beaten Everton 2-1, but lost out on title by two points to Man City It's understood senior figures like co-chair Josh Kroenke attended the dinner LISTEN [...]

NBA star admits he wanted Noah Lyles to LOSE Olympics 100m final after sprinter’s bitter basketball feud

Noah Lyles irritated the NBA community with some now-infamous words The American sprinter captured gold in the 100m final in Paris By Jake Nisse Knicks forward Josh [...]

Enzo Maresca admits Conor Gallagher is ‘trying to find a solution with the club’ after his £34m move to Atletico Madrid fell through… as the Chelsea boss reveals the midfielder is training alone

Chelsea star Conor Gallagher, 24, looked set to sign for Atletico Madrid Gallagher has been training on his own after his move to Madrid fell through LISTEN [...]

Simone Biles reunites with NFL husband Jonathan Owens following medal controversy at Paris Olympics

By Daniel Matthews Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens have been reunited in the United States following the gymnast's historic summer in Paris.Biles made a glorious [...]