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Darren Huckerby, 50, shows off muscular physique decades after Premier League career

Former striker Darren Huckerby, who scored 140 goals across clubs including Coventry, Leeds and Norwich, has shared images revealing an impressively muscular build at the age of 50, well over a decade after retiring from professional football.

Football May 31

Woodburn double fires Exeter past Leicester to keep play-off race alive

Olly Woodburn scored twice as Exeter Chiefs beat Leicester Tigers 35-26 at Sandy Park, ending Bristol's play-off hopes while leaving Leicester, Exeter and Saracens all competing for the two remaining Gallagher Premiership top-four spots.

Rugby May 31

Liverpool sacked Slot days after agreeing to strengthen his coaching staff

Liverpool had reportedly agreed to bring Etienne Reijnen from Feyenoord to bolster Arne Slot's backroom team, yet sacked the Dutchman on Saturday. Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola is now the favourite to take over at Anfield.

Football May 31

Arsenal target four summer signings after Champions League final defeat to PSG

Arsenal lost the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in Budapest on Saturday, but the club are already planning an ambitious transfer window targeting a striker, a left-sided attacker, a midfielder, and a right-back.

Football May 31

Manchester City win Women's FA Cup 4-0 against Brighton to complete domestic double

Khadija Shaw and Alex Greenwood inspired Manchester City to a commanding 4-0 victory over Brighton in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley, securing a domestic double after their WSL title triumph.

Football May 31

Liverpool confirm Ibrahima Konate will leave after contract talks break down

Ibrahima Konate will depart Liverpool when his contract expires this summer, the club has confirmed. The France centre-back spent five years at Anfield after talks over a new deal collapsed.

Football May 31

Teneti's five-try haul earns Black Ferns Sevens bronze after Australia upset in Valladolid

New Zealand's Black Ferns Sevens recovered from a painful semifinal collapse against Australia to beat Canada 50-14 in the third-place playoff at SVNS Valladolid, with Kelsey Teneti crossing five times. The result leaves New Zealand well-placed heading into the World Championship finale in Bordeaux.

Rugby May 31

Liverpool weigh up Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness alongside Iraola in manager search

Liverpool are targeting Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola as Arne Slot's replacement after a fifth-place Premier League finish, but Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness has also emerged as a candidate following his remarkable turnaround at the German club.

Football May 31

Barcelona renew interest in Racing Santander's Jorge Salinas with €10m release clause

Barcelona are reportedly interested for a second time in Racing Santander teenager Jorge Salinas, a versatile defender whose release clause stands at €10m. The 19-year-old helped Racing win promotion to La Liga this season and is represented by Jorge Mendes.

Football May 31

Rice vows Arsenal 'coming back for more' after losing voice at Premier League title parade

Declan Rice led hundreds of thousands of fans through north London streets as Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years, days after losing the Champions League final to PSG on penalties in Budapest.

Football May 31

Ferguson's leaked text mocks Arsenal's defensive display in Champions League final defeat

Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly sent PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi a congratulatory text after the Champions League final in Budapest, in which he described Arsenal as a "boring team that did nothing but defend" during their penalty shoot-out loss.

Football May 31

Morgan Cross's goal earns 10-woman Celtic a 1-0 Scottish Cup final win over Rangers

Morgan Cross scored the only goal of the game as Celtic held on with ten players to beat rivals Rangers 1-0 in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park, ending an 11-game winless run against the Light Blues.

Football May 31

Soccer Aid 2025: Rooney, Defoe and Scott lead England against World XI at London Stadium

Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe and Jill Scott headline the England squad for Soccer Aid 2025 at London Stadium, joined by celebrities including Olly Murs and Tom Hiddleston as the charity match marks its 20th anniversary.

Football May 31

Yamal admits World Cup fear after hamstring injury: 'I was praying it was nothing serious'

Lamine Yamal has revealed he feared missing the 2026 World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury against Espanyol in April. The 18-year-old Barcelona winger is expected to miss Spain's opening group game against Cape Verde as he continues his recovery.

Football May 31

Ferguson reportedly called Arsenal 'boring' in private text to PSG president after Champions League final

Sir Alex Ferguson allegedly sent a text to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi after Paris Saint-Germain's penalty shoot-out victory over Arsenal in Budapest, labelling the Gunners a 'boring team that did nothing but defend' — though a separate report disputes the exact wording.

Football May 31

Barcelona trigger pre-agreed wage clause to improve Dani Olmo's contract

Barcelona have activated a clause built into Dani Olmo's original deal that raises his wages, rewarding the Spain international for accepting a reduced salary when he joined from RB Leipzig in 2024. The 28-year-old remains under contract at the club until 2030.

Football May 31

Chelsea ready to sell Garnacho after one season, handing United a £4m windfall

Chelsea are willing to sanction Alejandro Garnacho's permanent departure this summer after a disappointing debut campaign that yielded just one Premier League goal. A 10 per cent sell-on clause in his £40m move from Manchester United would net the Old Trafford club around £4m.

Football May 31

Dvalishvili breaks nose again in wrestling win over Frankie Edgar at RAF 9

Merab Dvalishvili defeated UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar by technical fall in his RAF 9 wrestling debut, but suffered a broken nose after an accidental head clash early in the match — the second time he has broken it in eight weeks.

MMA May 31

Chelsea open to selling Garnacho after one season, with United's 10% clause in play

Chelsea are willing to sell Alejandro Garnacho this summer for a reported £40 million, just 12 months after signing him from Manchester United. A 10 per cent sell-on clause in the original deal means United could receive £4 million from any transfer.

Football May 31

Merino relishes prospect of facing Rice and Odegaard at World Cup this summer

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has praised club team-mate Declan Rice as 'a beast' and says he would love the chance to face Rice, Martin Odegaard, and other Gunners colleagues at the 2025 World Cup in North America.

Football May 31