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RYANAIR MOCKS CRISTIANO RONALDO ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Irish budget airline Ryanair poked fun at Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo on social media after he was left on the bench, and the post swiftly went viral. The 41-year-old forward did not play a si
WILL JUDE BELLINGHAM BECOME THOMAS TUCHEL'S NEW ENGLAND CAPTAIN?
Jude Bellingham has all the makings of a permanent England captain, according to manager Thomas Tuchel, who backed the 23-year-old after a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic. The Real Madrid midfielder
KYLIAN MBAPPE ESCAPES MAJOR KNEE SURGERY
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his knee on international duty with France against Turkey, but narrowly avoided major surgery and a season on the
"I'M GONNA SIGN NEXT YEAR, IF THEY WANT ME" — NIKOLA JOKIC REASSURES DENVER NUGGETS
Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets' three-time NBA Most Valuable Player, used media day to confirm that he will sign a historic new contract with the club next summer. The Serbian centre turned down a
MORE STAR NAMES LAND IN MANCHESTER UNITED'S TREATMENT ROOM
Michael Carrick's injury list at Manchester United has grown even longer during the international break. Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes played through pain against Wales and consequently missed
MANCHESTER CITY WILL NOT LET ERLING HAALAND GO ON THE CHEAP
Manchester City will sell Erling Haaland only for a record fee, even if they were to be relegated from the Premier League. The 26-year-old striker's contract, signed in January 2025, runs until 2034
Football
'I WANT TO PLAY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE' - GYOKERES ON ARSENAL FUTURE
Viktor Gyokeres has broken his silence over a possible exit from Arsenal, with the Swedish striker making clear he wants as many minutes on the pitch as possible. Mikel Arteta's preference for Kai Ha
DECO HITS OUT AT FRANCE FOOTBALL AND UEFA
Barcelona sporting director Deco has launched a scathing attack on the award's organisers, France Football and UEFA, after Raphinha and Pedri were left off the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'
STRIP THE TITLES — JAMIE CARRAGHER CALLS FOR MANCHESTER CITY'S OWNERS TO BE DRIVEN OUT
Liverpool legend turned pundit Jamie Carragher has called for Manchester City to be stripped of every title they won between 2009 and 2018 after the club were found guilty of breaching financial rule
Basketball
WIZARDS' ANTHONY DAVIS COULD BE IN PLAY IF PISTONS SHOP JALEN DUREN
The Washington Wizards would seriously consider trading Anthony Davis to the Detroit Pistons should the Pistons decide to put young star Jalen Duren on the trade market. Detroit have already offered
"I'M GONNA SIGN NEXT YEAR, IF THEY WANT ME" — NIKOLA JOKIC REASSURES DENVER NUGGETS
Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets' three-time NBA Most Valuable Player, used media day to confirm that he will sign a historic new contract with the club next summer. The Serbian centre turned down a
24TH NBA SEASON — LEBRON JAMES MAKES HIS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS DEBUT
LeBron James has officially begun preparing for his 24th NBA season, stepping out at media day in the Philadelphia 76ers' No. 23 jersey. The 41-year-old forward, the league's all-time leading scorer,
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CONOR MCGREGOR'S APPEAL WITNESSES FACE COURT — WHY HAS A DUBLIN COUPLE BEEN CHARGED?
Two Dublin residents are facing up to 10 years in prison, accused of submitting false affidavits in Conor McGregor's civil appeal. Samantha O'Reilly, 38, and Steven Cummins, 39, appeared before Judg
SEAN STRICKLAND SAYS NASSOURDINE IMAVOV REMATCH IS NEARLY DONE
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says the first defence of his title against Nassourdine Imavov is all but agreed, with pay the only issue left to settle. The American has already beaten the
RUSHED TO HOSPITAL AFTER FRIGHTENING COLLAPSE — HOW IS RAONI BARCELOS DOING?
Brazilian UFC fighter Raoni Barcelos was taken to a Level 1 trauma centre in Las Vegas after a frightening fifth-round stoppage against Raul Rosas Jr. The 39-year-old, who was little more than three
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WILL ESTEBAN OCON LOSE HIS PLACE IN FORMULA 1?
Esteban Ocon, Haas's French driver, finished eighth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a battle for seventh place, and has confirmed he is a free agent for the 2027 season. The 30-year-old, who won
LANDO NORRIS APOLOGISES TO FRANCO COLAPINTO
McLaren's Lando Norris, the reigning world champion, has personally apologised to Franco Colapinto for the harsh comments he aimed at the Argentine after their collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
A 103-POINT CHASM AND A BACKLASH IN THE ITALIAN PRESS: THE SEVEN-TIME CHAMPION'S LOST SEASON AT FERRARI
Lewis Hamilton has found himself in the firing line of the Italian media after finishing sixth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The 41-year-old Briton, a seven-time Formula One world champion, now trai
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STRIP THE TITLES — JAMIE CARRAGHER CALLS FOR MANCHESTER CITY'S OWNERS TO BE DRIVEN OUT
Liverpool legend turned pundit Jamie Carragher has called for Manchester City to be stripped of every title they won between 2009 and 2018 after the club were found guilty of breaching financial rule
RYANAIR MOCKS CRISTIANO RONALDO ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Irish budget airline Ryanair poked fun at Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo on social media after he was left on the bench, and the post swiftly went viral. The 41-year-old forward did not play a si
WILL JUDE BELLINGHAM BECOME THOMAS TUCHEL'S NEW ENGLAND CAPTAIN?
Jude Bellingham has all the makings of a permanent England captain, according to manager Thomas Tuchel, who backed the 23-year-old after a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic. The Real Madrid midfielder
KYLIAN MBAPPE ESCAPES MAJOR KNEE SURGERY
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his knee on international duty with France against Turkey, but narrowly avoided major surgery and a season on the
"I'M GONNA SIGN NEXT YEAR, IF THEY WANT ME" — NIKOLA JOKIC REASSURES DENVER NUGGETS
Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets' three-time NBA Most Valuable Player, used media day to confirm that he will sign a historic new contract with the club next summer. The Serbian centre turned down a
MORE STAR NAMES LAND IN MANCHESTER UNITED'S TREATMENT ROOM
Michael Carrick's injury list at Manchester United has grown even longer during the international break. Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes played through pain against Wales and consequently missed
MANCHESTER CITY WILL NOT LET ERLING HAALAND GO ON THE CHEAP
Manchester City will sell Erling Haaland only for a record fee, even if they were to be relegated from the Premier League. The 26-year-old striker's contract, signed in January 2025, runs until 2034
WHY IS EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CALLING FOR GIANNI INFANTINO TO RESIGN?
FIFA has accused UEFA of waging a targeted campaign of harassment and misinformation against its president, Gianni Infantino, in a filing to a federal court in Miami. European football's governing bo
CONOR MCGREGOR'S APPEAL WITNESSES FACE COURT — WHY HAS A DUBLIN COUPLE BEEN CHARGED?
Two Dublin residents are facing up to 10 years in prison, accused of submitting false affidavits in Conor McGregor's civil appeal. Samantha O'Reilly, 38, and Steven Cummins, 39, appeared before Judg
WILL ESTEBAN OCON LOSE HIS PLACE IN FORMULA 1?
Esteban Ocon, Haas's French driver, finished eighth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a battle for seventh place, and has confirmed he is a free agent for the 2027 season. The 30-year-old, who won
EUROPE'S FOUR BIG LEAGUES UNITE IN STRIKE AGAINST FIFA
The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga, the top flights of England, Spain, Italy and Germany, have issued a joint statement against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, demanding a fundam
24TH NBA SEASON — LEBRON JAMES MAKES HIS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS DEBUT
LeBron James has officially begun preparing for his 24th NBA season, stepping out at media day in the Philadelphia 76ers' No. 23 jersey. The 41-year-old forward, the league's all-time leading scorer,
AN EIGHT-YEAR BATTLE WITH THE PREMIER LEAGUE — WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR MANCHESTER CITY?
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano told a board meeting of European Football Clubs, the body formerly known as the European Club Association, in Copenhagen that the club's legal battle w
PARTIAL ACHILLES TEAR FOUND DURING SURGERY — BRANDON INGRAM'S CLIPPERS DEBUT DELAYED
Los Angeles Clippers forward Brandon Ingram, a two-time All-Star, has undergone surgery on his right heel, during which doctors discovered a partial tear of his Achilles tendon. Ingram, who arrived
KYRIE IRVING ENDS 19-MONTH LAYOFF AND RETURNS WITH NO MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS
Kyrie Irving has completed a 19-month rehabilitation from a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee, the 34-year-old Dallas Mavericks point guard confirmed. The nine-time All-Star suf
NBA SANCTIONS AND COVERT PAYMENTS — WHY WAS KAWHI LEONARD FINED?
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard sidestepped questions on the Los Angeles Clippers' salary-cap scandal at media day, following the conclusion of a yearlong NBA investigation. Leonard, who led To
APPEAL REJECTED: ACHRAF HAKIMI TO STAND TRIAL
France's highest court has definitively ruled that Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial on a rape charge, rejecting an appeal lodged by the player's defence team in a bid to h
LANDO NORRIS APOLOGISES TO FRANCO COLAPINTO
McLaren's Lando Norris, the reigning world champion, has personally apologised to Franco Colapinto for the harsh comments he aimed at the Argentine after their collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
ARSENAL'S INJURY NIGHTMARE: MARTIN ODEGAARD AND KAI HAVERTZ BOTH HURT
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard and forward Kai Havertz have picked up fresh injuries on international duty, piling further pressure on Mikel Arteta's already stretched squad. The Norway midfielder w
NBA MEDIA DAY: JOKIC, DUREN AND TOWNS HEAD THE CONTRACT STORYLINES
NBA media day jolted the trade market into life, with the question of a contract extension for Denver Nuggets centre Nikola Jokic dominating the conversation. In Detroit, the Pistons' standoff with re