News
10136 stories
-
Pat Lam calls for EQP injury dispensation after Bristol's bruising season
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam has urged the RFU to introduce injury dispensation within English Qualified Player regulations, after navigating a season in which 26 players were unavailable for the final fixture against Sale Sharks.
Rugby -
Chevalier's last-gasp tackle and turnover sends USA past Spain at SVNS Bordeaux
Will Chevalier stopped a certain try and forced a turnover in the dying seconds to seal a 24-19 USA win over Spain at the HSBC SVNS World Championship finale in Bordeaux, keeping American hopes of a Cup quarter-final berth alive.
Rugby -
Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in red-flagged Monaco GP opening practice
Charles Leclerc set the pace in FP1 at the Monaco Grand Prix with a 1m13.978s, edging team-mate Lewis Hamilton by 0.226s as Ferrari dominated. The session was interrupted twice, with Isack Hadjar's crash into the Turn 15-16 barrier the second stoppage.
Formula 1 -
Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in Monaco FP1 as Hadjar and Alonso crash
Charles Leclerc set the pace in first practice for the Monaco Grand Prix with a 1m13.978s, edging team-mate Lewis Hamilton by 0.226s as Ferrari dominated. Isack Hadjar brought out a red flag after crashing his Red Bull at the Turn 15-16 chicane.
Formula 1 -
Andy Robertson joins Tottenham on a free transfer after nine years at Liverpool
Andy Robertson has signed for Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer following the expiry of his Liverpool contract, becoming Roberto De Zerbi's first signing as Spurs manager ahead of a summer rebuild.
Football -
Fifa cancels free World Cup tickets issued to 60 fans after website pricing error
Fifa has voided tickets mistakenly issued at no cost to around 60 fans due to a checkout error on the official World Cup site on 21 May, asking those affected to complete payment at the correct price. The incident deepens scrutiny of the tournament's ticketing programme, already under investigation by New York and New Jersey attorneys general.
Football -
Tottenham confirm Andy Robertson signing as Liverpool left-back joins on free transfer
Andy Robertson will officially become a Tottenham Hotspur player on 1 July 2026 after leaving Liverpool when his contract expires. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi praised the 32-year-old Scotland captain as a proven winner who will bring leadership and experience to Spurs.
Football -
Hadjar crashes Red Bull into barriers at Monaco GP FP1, triggering red flag
Isack Hadjar brought out the red flag during the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix's opening practice session after losing the rear of his Red Bull RB22 at the Swimming Pool chicane exit. The Frenchman walked away unharmed, but the car sustained significant nose damage with 24 minutes still on the clock.
Formula 1 -
Manchester United monitoring Ndiaye and Rogers as summer transfer options emerge
Manchester United have placed Everton's Iliman Ndiaye and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers on their transfer shortlist, though neither deal is considered imminent as the club's CEO stresses financial discipline heading into the summer window.
Football -
Iran's World Cup participation hangs on US visa dispute over IRGC-linked staff
Iran's national team has secured visas for their Mexico training base and will fly to Tijuana on Saturday, but their three group-stage matches on US soil remain in jeopardy as Washington refuses entry to staff with ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Football -
Al-Mubarak vows to speak out on 115 charges once Premier League verdict is delivered
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak has promised to break his silence on the club's 115 alleged Premier League rule breaches as soon as a verdict is reached, while reaffirming that Sheikh Mansour has no intention of selling and will continue to invest heavily in the club.
Football -
Alan Brazil reveals his heart stopped during life-saving liver transplant
Former Ipswich Town and Manchester United forward Alan Brazil, now a talkSPORT presenter, has spoken publicly for the first time about his liver transplant, revealing his heart stopped during the eight-hour operation and that he is still recovering from post-surgical complications.
Football -
Audi CEO Dollner open to V8 engines in F1 but insists efficiency must stay central
Audi CEO Gernot Dollner says the manufacturer has no objection to a return to V8 engines under Formula 1's next regulatory cycle, but stresses that turbocharging and sustainability must remain core pillars of any future ruleset.
Formula 1 -
Al Mubarak insists Sheikh Mansour will not sell Man City amid 115 charges
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has reaffirmed that Sheikh Mansour has no intention of selling the club, describing it as a long-term investment that has grown from a $120 million purchase in 2008 to a valuation exceeding $5 billion.
Football -
Man City chairman Al Mubarak pledges sensitivity on ticket prices after second consecutive freeze
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has addressed supporters directly on ticket pricing, saying the club is committed to balancing financial sustainability with fan welfare after freezing season-ticket prices for a second straight year.
Football -
Berrada warns Manchester United may not land marquee midfield signing this summer
Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has cautioned that a high-profile midfield addition is not guaranteed, even as the club closes in on Atalanta's Ederson and holds interest in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes.
Football -
Audi open to V8 engines in F1 but insists turbo efficiency must stay central
Audi CEO Gernot Dollner says the German manufacturer has no objection to V8 engines under Formula 1's next regulatory cycle, expected from 2030 or 2031, but stresses that turbocharging and energy efficiency remain non-negotiable priorities for the brand.
Formula 1 -
Bisping questions Aspinall's vague eye injury timeline six months after UFC 321
Michael Bisping has called Tom Aspinall's recovery timetable 'f*cking weird', noting that he himself returned to competition faster after serious eye surgery in 2013. Aspinall has been sidelined since an eye poke by Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 last October.
MMA -
Feyi-Waboso ruled out for surgery as Exeter name side to face Saracens
Exeter Chiefs will be without England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and back-row forward Greg Fisilau for Saturday's Gallagher Premiership top-four clash against Saracens at Sandy Park, with Feyi-Waboso requiring an operation on a facial injury sustained at Leicester Tigers last weekend.
Rugby -
Al Mubarak says Sheikh Mansour will not sell City Football Group, now worth $10bn
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has confirmed that owner Sheikh Mansour has no intention of selling the club, while revealing the City Football Group — bought for around $100-120 million in 2008 — is now valued at a minimum of $10 billion.
Football
