JOS BUTTLER and Joe Denly have escaped the axe for England’s Test tour of Sri Lanka next month. The pair were under pressure after disappointing performances in the recent 3-1 win over South Africa — but captain Joe Root has decided to keep faith. However, it seems certain all-rounder Moeen Ali will not be available […]
VIDEO shows the horrifying moment a basketball coach was attacked by four of his own basketball players, as he tried to stop them from bullying another student. A swarm of students run toward the New Jersey coach in the video, and he is thrown to the ground and beaten. “He’s about to jump the basketball […]
DAVID MOYES has set a target of four wins to keep West Ham up — and keep hold of Declan Rice. Hammers boss Moyes reckons England star Rice, 21, is the best defensive midfielder in the land and would be sure to leave if the club gets relegated. The Irons are in the drop zone […]
JOSHUA KING has been told to think about Bournemouth before his own future. Manchester United made a £25million bid for the Norwegian striker on deadline day before boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pulled out at the 11th hour. King, 28, is poised to return to first-team duty at Sheffield United tomorrow after missing seven games with […]
KEVIN DE BRUYNE believes he is in the form of his life — despite Manchester City’s disappointing title defence. The Belgian has put his injury woes behind him and been a shining light for Pep Guardiola’s team. KDB’s performances have drawn comparisons with French legend Zinedine Zidane, the man who will try to knock City […]
THE transfer window has closed but that hasn’t stopped Man Utd plotting the deal of the century. Following Lionel Messi’s public spat with Barcelona, the Red Devils hope to bring the six-time Ballon d’Or winner to the Premier League. And going in the opposite direction might be Adama Traore, with the Wolves winger wanted by […]
CHELSEA are set to go back in for Moussa Dembele and Jadon Sancho in a big spending spree this summer. Yet, they could also target Ajax’s Andre Onana and Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan at the end of the season. Follow all of the latest Blues news and gossip below…
THE countdown is on to Tyson Fury’s massive rematch with Deontay Wilder in Vegas. One of the most eagerly awaited heavyweight bouts of the year is set for February 22 when the pair will fight it out for the WBC crown. But before that, Kell Brook returns to the ring when he takes on Mark […]
TOTTENHAM have made it through to the FA Cup fifth round – but they had to sacrifice a tearful Jan Vertonghen to do it against Southampton. Jose Mourinho’s Spurs were 2-1 down going into the final 15 minutes, but a brilliant strike from Lucas Moura and a cool penalty from Son Heung-min sent them through. […]
MANCHESTER UNITED have been linked with the biggest deal in the history of football. In the wake of his public spat with Barcelona, the Red Devils are reportedly keen to bring the one and only Lionel Messi in on a free transfer. But there has been a setback in a deal to sign Lautaro Martinez […]
ARSENAL are on their winter break after being held to a 0-0 draw by Burnley at Turf Moor. And that could be the cue for Mikel Arteta to make significant changes, with the Arsenal boss reportedly considering selling three of the Gunners’ biggest stars. Mesut Ozil, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette could all leave – […]
ENGLAND are ready for Calcutta Cup chaos in Scotland today as star flanker Sam Underhill declared: “Embrace the pressure.” Murrayfield is set to be battered by 60mph winds as the worst storm for seven years is predicted to play havoc with Eddie Jones’ slim Six Nations hopes. Owen Farrell & Co have to beat the […]
JARROD BOWEN’S dad Sam has a family mantra: “We don’t have a reverse gear, so we’re always going forward”. West Ham supporters will be hoping the saying applies to his son’s new side too and they do not end up careering into the Championship. After three years of mooted moves to the top flight, Hammers […]
ANDREAS PEREIRA saw a hypnotherapist as sleep problems threatened to wreck his season. The Brazilian struggled to nod off when travelling for overseas matches. But he was still affected the night before Premier League games if United travelled any real distance. Hypnotherapy allows the body and mind to relax and let go of any anxiety […]
FRANK LAMPARD and Jose Mourinho, Ryan Giggs and Sir Alex Ferguson, Niko Kranjcar and Harry Redknapp . . . some players form a particularly special bond with their manager. Few though are as close as Fulham’s Harry Arter and Scott Parker, who are actually related. Yet being boss Parker’s brother-in-law has done Arter no favours at the Cottagers — […]
BLACKBURN stalwart Tony Parkes is the latest former player to remind us football carried hidden health dangers right up to the mid-1970s. And still might. His daughter, Natalie, announced this week that the 70-year-old is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease — and the most likely cause was her dad’s repeated heading of a heavy leather football. […]
ENGLAND are preparing to face Scotland in the Six Nations, but will be without a key man. Saracens number 8 Billy Vunipola will play no part in the competition, it has been announced. Why is Billy Vunipola not playing for England in the Six Nations? Billy Vunipola will miss out on England’s Six Nations campaign […]
FANS think Bachelor frontrunner Kelley Flanagan confirmed her speculated disdain for Peter Weber after she reportedly liked a tweet that stated she “clearly hates” the reality star. The Chicago attorney, 27, is still a contender on the ABC dating show but Bachelor Nation questions if she is into Pilot Pete, 28, at all after she […]
LOVE Island fans were in stitches tonight after Callum tripped up the stairs and Shaughna screamed “ha”. Callum had been on his way to pull Shaughna for a chat after he brutally dumped her for new girl Molly. The Scaffolder walked up the stairs with his tale between his legs after betraying Shaughna in Casa […]
SUN Superdays is back for 2020, starting with a fab FREE day out at Chessington World Of Adventures Resort. But even with our fantastic free ticket deal, theme parks can be pricey. Here is how to get the most from your Superday. Tick this off. You can get two free tickets to Chessington World Of […]
THE NFL might be over for another season – but strap in for XFL 2020. Owned by former WWE promoter Vince McMahon, the American football competition sees eight centrally owned teams compete in a fast-paced, simplified version of gridiron. The first XFL ran in 2001 as a direct competitor to the NFL, featuring Skycams, microphones […]
NBA season is in full flow with Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Milwaukee Bucks team in sensational form in the Eastern Conference. The Wisconsin side have not won the championship since 1971. Yet, in the Western Conference, LA Lakers – with star man LeBron James – will be targeting glory in what would be fitting following […]
WALES continue their Grand Slam defence with a crunch clash against Ireland in Dublin. Wayne Pivac saw his side dismantle Italy 42-0 in their opening game of the tournament – but must now face the Irish without back Liam Williams. Why isn’t Liam Williams playing for Wales against Ireland? ONE of Wales’ most experienced players, […]
THERE’s a slightly different schedule to normal this weekend in the Premier League. You may have noticed that there are only four matches scheduled in England’s top-flight, with none being held at the traditional time of Saturday at 3pm. Why are there only four Premier League matches this weekend? THIS weekend heralds the start of […]
HIS grim room in Broadmoor could not be further from the life Jonty Bravery once lived. Born into a £1.8million home in South West London, he took his first steps among wealthy and respectable people. But now, guilty of attempted murder, he walks alongside some of the UK’s most notorious serial killers. Later this month, […]
