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Paul Merson FUMES Chelsea ‘don’t know what they are doing’ after giving Cole Palmer a contract extension that keeps the England star at the club for nine years

The Chelsea star has signed a new two-year contract extension at the clubCole Palmer's contract at the Blues will now run until he is 31-years-oldGet [...]

Man United CONFIRM the double signing of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich for £60m as Erik ten Hag is reunited with his former Ajax defenders

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Matthijs De Ligt and Noussair MazraouiBy Ed Carruthers Manchester United have confirmed the £60million double signing of Bayern [...]

Man United stars send messages of support to Aaron Wan-Bissaka after he sealed £15m move to West Ham

West Ham have completed the signing of Aaron Wan- Bissaka from Man UnitedThe Hammer have made eight new summer signings now under Julen Lopetegui Manchester United's [...]

NFL and police are at war over strict new protocols – just three weeks before the new season

By Alex Raskin The NFL is suddenly finding itself at odds with Nevada's largest police union as the 2024 season is set to begin.Steve Grammas, [...]

Man United ‘revive interest in Frenkie de Jong as Barcelona ‘reject £42.7m bid’ after failed summer-long pursuit to land Dutch star – but cash-strapped Catalans ARE willing to sell’

The Barcelona midfielder is reportedly allowed to leave the club this summerMan United have previously held a long-term interest in Frenkie de JongGet breaking Premier [...]

Arsenal players and staff faced increase in online abuse last season – as Gunners ban 24 supporters for abusive and discriminatory behaviour

The north London club are looking to clamp down on abuse using data science21 fans were banned for offences in the stadium, with three for [...]

Revealed: Why one France player didn’t get an Olympic medal after defeat to Spain in final after little-known rule – and a snub from Thierry Henry

One France star was denied a silver medal following defeat to Spain in final The player didn't get a medal as a result of a decision [...]

Cleveland Browns rookie Mike Hall Jr. is ARRESTED in Ohio after ‘striking the mother of his child with a baby bottle’ during domestic dispute

By Alex Raskin Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. has been arrested in Ohio amid allegations that he shoved the mother of his [...]

West Ham starlet George Earthy, 19, set to join Bristol City on a season-long loan… as the Hammers’ ‘mini Mark Noble’ searches for more game time

George Earthy, 19, is set to leave West Ham for a year loan spell at Bristol City Liam Manning, his previous youth team coach, had a [...]

Vinicius Junior ‘offered Saudi pay packet worth 13 times more than his Real Madrid salary’ to rival Cristiano Ronaldo’s wage – but Spanish giants will ‘demand €1 BILLION to sell him’

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior is reportedly wanted in the Saudi Pro LeagueSaudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is said to be offering €1bn over five [...]

The US college that won the most Olympic golds – and would have finished EIGHTH in the medal table in Paris

Stanford University cemented itself as a sporting talent factory this summer, winning more Olympic medals than all but seven nations at the 2024 Paris Games.The [...]

Raygun: Israel Adesanya reveals why he will NOT mock Olympic Games viral sensation ahead of UFC 305

Israel Adesanya has backed Raygun The Aussie breakdancer has been widely mocked online Adesanya revealed why he will not mock the 36-year-old By Ollie Lewis Rachael Gunn has [...]

Chicago White Sox and Cubs fans battle on the South Side! Hair-pulling, sucker-punching brawl ignites after two women attack each other

By Alex Raskin Showing considerably more fight than the White Sox have all season, Chicago baseball fans engaged in a vicious hair-pulling, sucker-punching brawl this [...]

Newcastle release brilliant video to launch new away kit in partnership with adidas with SEVEN former legends joining fans on away day trip… but can you spot them all?

Newcastle have launched their new away kit with a brilliant video Seven Newcastle legends appeared in the video to promote the new kit Get breaking Premier League [...]

Newcastle hold talks with Charlotte FC over a deal for Miguel Almiron – but the MLS side cast their eye to Tottenham misfit with the Magpies’ sale package TOO expensive

Newcastle are holding talks with Charlotte FC over an exit for Miguel AlmironBut the MLS side feel the package is too expensive and are eyeing [...]

Latrell Mitchell will take the blame for white powder scandal… but someone else in the room got away with murder, claims footy legend

By Ollie Lewis Mitchell Pearce has come to Latrell Mitchell's defence in the wake of the footy superstar's white powder scandal. The NRL Integrity Unit has [...]

Arsenal star surprisingly not named on six-man shortlist for PFA Players’ Player of the Year award as three Man City stars are nominated

By Robert Summerscales The shortlist for the 2024 PFA Players' Player of the Year award has been released and there was one surprising omission.Arsenal captain [...]

Chelsea ‘make offer for Joao Felix’ as the Blues look to bring the striker back to Stamford Bridge in deal that could save Conor Gallagher’s switch to Atletico Madrid

Chelsea have made an offer for Atletico Madrid forward Joao FelixIf Felix joins Chelsea it could save Conor Gallagher's move to Atletico Get breaking Premier League [...]

Buddy Franklin makes surprise return to footy just 12 months after walking away from the game

Buddy Franklin has announced his return to footy The 37-year-old retired at the end of last season But he has taken up a role with AFL Superkick By [...]

How a Kiwi fighter who works closely with the New Zealand Warriors NRL team is ready to be the villain against Aussie Steve Erceg at UFC 305 in Perth

Kai Kara-France will fight Aussie Steve Erceg at UFC 305Kiwi UFC star is also part of the Warriors NRL coaching staffUFC 305 will be staged at [...]

Kalvin Phillips tracked by Premier League sides including Everton and Ipswich Town as Man City mull another loan spell for misfit midfielder

Phillips has struggled for minutes since his move to Manchester from Leeds 28-year-old spent half of last season on loan at West Ham with limited success Get [...]

Bournemouth eye Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah to replace Dominic Solanke after club-record £65m sale to Tottenham – as wantaway striker’s move to Marseille collapses

The striker is keen to move away from the Emirates in a bid for more playing time The Riviera club is instead on the cusp of [...]

REVEALED: WNBA’s most valuable team – and it’s NOT Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever

By Emily Selleck and Reuters Superstar rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been credited with the WNBA's massive surge in popularity, but neither of [...]

Aly Raisman SLAMS ‘heartbreaking’ process of gymnastics star Jordan Chiles losing her Olympics bronze medal: ‘It’s so cruel’

By Emily Selleck Former Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman slammed the 'cruel' process of Jordan Chiles being stripped of her bronze medal. The 30-year-old said she was gutted [...]

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese should BOTH have been at Paris Olympics for Team USA, insists Stephen A. Smith – even after the women’s team won gold

By Jack Bezants The USA women's basketball team might have won gold at the Paris Olympics, but the debate over Caitlin Clark's snub from the [...]

Pat Cummins says he is a better captain than Michael Clarke as preparation for cricket to return to Olympics ramps up

Pat Cummins is a clear fan of his own leadership styleFeels he is a superior captain than Michael Clarke wasBoth men highly successful as Australian [...]

Jason Kelce reveals why he can’t EVER unretire – even if he wanted to – as ex-Philadelphia Eagles teammates mock him for turning up at their facility

By Jack Bezants Jason Kelce has moved to definitively end claims he could unretire and return to NFL - and there is one very simple [...]

Dave Portnoy places BOLD $100K bet on Indiana Fever to win the WNBA championship with superstar rookie Caitlin Clark

Dave Portnoy is betting it all on Caitlin Clark. The WNBA finals may be over a month away, but the Barstool Sports founder has already placed [...]

Aussie gold medal-winning skateboarder’s hilarious reaction to Raygun routine: ‘I saw those videos dude, that was pretty funny’

Keegan Palmer loved Raygun's routine at Paris OlympicsSkateboarder praised her for 'having fun' as a breakdancerGold Coast based Palmer, 21, won gold in park skatingBy [...]

Liverpool considering £35m move for Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili – with the Georgian set to be sent on loan if he joins the club

Arne Slot's side are exploring a deal to sign Valancia's Giorgi Mamardashvili The Reds do not need a new goalkeeper unless Caoimhin Kelleher leaves Get breaking Premier [...]

Man City’s separate legal case against the Premier League to be ruled on ‘in the next TWO WEEKS’, with hearing into 115 charges against champions starting next month

Man City will discover the outcome of their separate case against the League City have an ongoing legal case against the Premier League's APT rulesGet breaking [...]

Scott Parker’s perfect start! Burnley thrash Luton 4-1 in superb away display in Championship opener as Clarets leave Man United target Sander Berge at home

Burnley breezed past Luton in their Championship opener at Kenilworth RoadSander Berge was left out of the matchday squad amid links to Man UnitedGet breaking [...]

Simone Biles jokes she needs to ‘go home’ from the club as she parties after Paris Olympics end

By Alastair Talbot Simone Biles is back in the USA... just a day after partying hard following the end of the Olympics, as she told fans [...]

AT LAST! Celtic land striker Idah… with champions set to pay Norwich City £8.5million for Irishman

By John Mcgarry Adam Idah is finally poised to join Celtic this week after the Parkhead club agreed to pay Norwich City a minimum of [...]

Liverpool’s top summer target Martin Zubimendi REJECTS move to Anfield despite ‘giving them his word’ as Real Sociedad convince £52m man to stay in San Sebastian for the ‘food and hikes’

Liverpool transfer boss Richard Hughes is said to be angry at the situationThe Reds were prepared to meet Martin Zubimendi's £52million release clauseGet breaking Premier [...]

ESPN’s LA studio shakes after being hit by earthquake as host Malika Andrews handles it like a pro

By Alastair Talbot ESPN's studio in Los Angeles was rocked by a 4.6 magnitude earthquake on Monday, as viral footage showed host Malika Andrew fully prepared [...]