News
13932 stories
-
Dembélé's Ballon d'Or jab at Mbappé was carefully orchestrated
Ousmane Dembélé's remarks against Kylian Mbappé following PSG's victory at Brest were not spontaneous: the club and the player's entourage had imposed the Ballon d'Or question on the broadcaster before kickoff.
Football -
Rashford blasted for lack of intensity as United slump to controversial derby defeat
Manchester United fell 1-0 to City at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Erling Haaland's offside-controversy winner condemned by VAR. Club legend Jaap Stam singled out Marcus Rashford and three team-mates for failing to track back in the build-up.
Football -
Arsenal open talks with Pro Ref after Arteta's penalty fury as Gunners eye Nico Paz
Arsenal have entered talks with officiating body Pro Ref following Mikel Arteta's furious reaction to a controversial penalty awarded against Ezri Konsa in Saturday's win at Sunderland. The Premier League leaders are also tracking Como's Nico Paz, though Real Madrid hold a buy-back option on the 22-year-old.
Football -
Super Rugby Pacific 2027 draw confirmed: every Australian side's full schedule
The Super Rugby Pacific 2027 season draw has been released, revealing key dates for Australian derbies and cross-Tasman clashes. The Brumbies host the Waratahs in Canberra on February 12 to open the campaign.
Rugby -
Sam Clarke steps up at first five-eighth as Jacomb's All Blacks call-up reshapes Taranaki
All Blacks Sevens back Sam Clarke has taken over Taranaki's playmaking duties in the 2026 NPC after Josh Jacomb was called into the All Blacks squad for their tour of South Africa, marking Clarke's first time directing a professional backline.
Rugby -
Super Rugby Pacific unveils 2027 schedule with pre-Anzac Day blockbuster headlining expanded season
Super Rugby Pacific has released its full 2027 fixture list across an expanded 17-round, 80-game regular season. A standout scheduling move places a Queensland Reds vs Blues clash in Brisbane on 24 April, the day before the historic Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test.
Rugby -
Ortega injury scraps Moicano fight from UFC 331, forcing lightweight to Oct. 31 card
Brian Ortega has withdrawn from UFC 331 in Los Angeles due to an undisclosed injury, ending his scheduled lightweight bout with Renato Moicano. Moicano has been rerouted to a UFC Fight Night main event against Tom Nolan on Oct. 31 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
MMA -
New Zealand Rugby names 78-player Under-18 squad for Hamilton pathways programme
New Zealand Rugby has selected 78 players across three under-18 squads to compete at St Paul's Collegiate School in Hamilton from 22 September to 5 October, with head coach Kane Jury describing the talent pool as among the most competitive yet.
Rugby -
Scott Coker launches Ki MMA with 32-fighter global Grand Prix planned for 2027
Scott Coker has unveiled Ki MMA, his new MMA promotion set to launch in early 2026, with a 32-fighter Grand Prix tournament spanning four continents planned for 2027. Veteran matchmaker Rich Chou joins Coker on the venture.
MMA -
Damm urges Eagles to learn from 63-14 Japan rout as Canada clash looms
USA captain Jason Damm says the Eagles' heavy defeat to Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup semi-finals has exposed clear areas for improvement, with the side now focused on bouncing back against Canada.
Rugby -
Lopeti vows USA Eagles will settle the score against Canada in Pacific Nations Cup bronze match
USA Eagles centre Tavite Lopeti has declared his side 'owe them one' ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup 2026 third-place playoff against Canada in Tokyo, after the Canadians ended a long American winning run with a 34-20 victory in Edmonton last August.
Rugby -
Howard Webb to face cameras over VAR blunder that handed Haaland controversial derby winner
PGMOL chief Howard Webb is set to publicly explain how VAR incorrectly overruled an offside flag to award Erling Haaland's 1-0 winner for 10-man Manchester City against United, after Pro Ref admitted an 'error of judgement' and suspended the two officials involved.
Football -
Mbappé's Ballon d'Or campaign fractures France dressing room, says Rothen
Kylian Mbappé's public candidacy for the Ballon d'Or has allegedly deeply irritated Ousmane Dembélé and part of the France squad, to the point of dividing the dressing room into two camps on the eve of the Zidane era.
Football -
Scott Coker reveals details of new MMA promotion alongside Rich Chou and Peter Lin
Scott Coker is set to unveil his new MMA promotion at a Monday evening press conference. The announcement features Coker alongside Rich Chou and Peter Lin, with the veteran promoter returning to the sport early next year.
MMA -
De Zerbi confirms Richarlison will miss Carabao Cup trip to Liverpool as contract saga drags on
Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed Richarlison will not feature in Tottenham's Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool, with the forward still frozen out after rejecting a contract extension and turning down a move to Vasco da Gama.
Football -
Richarlison publicly questions De Zerbi after Spurs boss rules him out of League Cup squad
Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed he will not select Richarlison for Tottenham's Carabao Cup third-round tie at Anfield, and the Brazilian striker has responded on Instagram with a pointed one-word challenge to his manager's decision.
Football -
Carragher condemns Fernandes for 'disappointing' reaction that sparked Foden's red card in derby
Jamie Carragher has criticised Bruno Fernandes for his role in the incident that led to Phil Foden's sending-off during Manchester United's loss to Manchester City, saying he was 'really disappointed' by the United captain's reaction to a minor contact.
Football -
Carragher brands Arteta 'the Sir Alex Ferguson' of modern football after Arsenal's referee complaint
Jamie Carragher has compared Mikel Arteta to Sir Alex Ferguson after the Arsenal manager publicly condemned a penalty awarded against his side in Saturday's 2-0 win over Sunderland, with the club also contacting refereeing chief Howard Webb for an explanation.
Football -
Pro Ref admits 'error of judgement' as Haaland goal seals 10-man City win over United
Erling Haaland's 59th-minute goal gave Manchester City a controversial 1-0 derby victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Pro Ref have since acknowledged an 'error of judgement', admitting the goal should have been ruled offside.
Football -
Paris Court of Appeal Orders Mbappé to Compensate PSG for Abusive Conservatory Seizures
Paris Court of Appeal has ordered Kylian Mbappé to pay €60,000 to PSG in damages for conservatory seizures made on the club's bank accounts in spring 2025. The sum is symbolic compared to the €60 million the player obtained from the Labour Council in December.
Football
