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It’s almost as if Scott Robertson decided he needed to break the All Blacks before he could fix them. At least I hope that. It’s always preferable to think that there’s a method to the apparent madness. Looking back on the team’s 2024 season now, I suspect the new head coach allowed the players to…

Newcastle United will be hoping for a strong run of form over the festive period. The Magpies have had a poor start to the season, languishing in 12th place in the Premier League after 15 games, with just 20 points to their name. Certainly, Eddie Howe might be disappointed with the performances of some of…

The honeymoon period is well and truly over for new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim as he aims to bounce back from successive defeats. The Red Devils tasted defeat at the hands of Arsenal before an embarrassingly error-strewn 3-2 loss to Nottingham Forest on home soil at the weekend, with Czech side Viktoria Plzen up…

For some time, across the way from the decades-old 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway oval, there’s been a fence covered in black tarps. Friends in NASCAR told me they’d passed it countless times without paying any mind, thinking it was just construction. But had they looked, they would’ve caught a glimpse of a hint peeking over…

Former Aussie tennis star turned commentator Jelena Dokic isn’t on the same page as Nick Kyrgios when it comes to doping in the sport – and their stances could see them clash at next month’s Australian Open. While Kyrgios recently labelled tennis ‘cooked’ after women’s world No 2 Iga Swiatek was handed a one-month ban for…

By RYAN WALKER Published: 22:31 GMT, 11 December 2024 | Updated: 01:09 GMT, 12 December 2024 Arsenal‘s much-hailed set-piece coach Nicolas Jover has been memorialised by club supporters with his own mural being created outside the Emirates. The 43-year-old is a key figure in the Gunners set-up and since joining three years ago has watched Arsenal…

By RYAN WALKER Published: 00:56 GMT, 12 December 2024 | Updated: 00:56 GMT, 12 December 2024 Enzo Maresca has taken a total of 12 Chelsea youngsters with him as part of his travelling squad for the club’s 7000-mile round trip to face Astana in Kazakhstan on Thursday. The Blues are in control of their UEFA Conference League…

The first group of seven players selected in the Indigenous All-Stars squad have been revealed By Martin Smith 2 hrs ago Charlie Cameron, Kysaiah Pickett and Callum Ah Chee. Pictures: AFL Photos MELBOURNE star Kysaiah Pickett has been named alongside Brisbane premiership pair Charlie Cameron and Callum Ah Chee in the Indigenous All-Stars squad that will play Fremantle next year, with…

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A new youth football tournament was launched at the weekend. The Cruyff Football Tournament featured over 90 teams and 1600 young players from around the world. It is the brainchild of Jordi Cruyff, who wants to ensure his father Johan’s spirit lives on. Jordi was overseeing events in the Catalonian coastal resort of Salou, joined…

Everton are on red alert as a player they tried and failed to sign in the summer has now become available in January, according to reports. Everton transfer news Everton’s Premier League campaign has been disappointing. Despite beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 last time out, the Toffees still have only 14 points from their opening 14…

Arsenal climbed to third in the Champions League league phase table on Wednesday evening as they beat Monaco 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners entered the half-time break with a one-goal cushion as Bukayo Saka opened the scoring, but their profligacy vexed Mikel Arteta on the touchline as missed opportunities left the match within…

By JAKE NISSE Published: 23:58 GMT, 11 December 2024 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 12 December 2024 Joe Burrow has broken his silence after his home was broken into on Monday night, saying his ‘privacy has been violated in more ways than one.’ Following the burglary, it was revealed in police documents seen by TMZ that Sports…

The hosting rights for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups have been announced  Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 tournament, and the FA backed their bid  LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday  By IAN HERBERT Published: 22:30 GMT, 11 December 2024 | Updated:…

Ferran Torres bagged a brace from the bench as Barcelona went second in the UEFA Champions League standings with an entertaining 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund. After a tentative opening period from either side, the game burst into life eight minutes after the interval as Barcelona captain Raphinha opened the scoring with a ruthless finish…

By LEWIS BROWNING Published: 23:17 GMT, 11 December 2024 | Updated: 23:17 GMT, 11 December 2024 Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Manchester City have ‘a broken mentality’ after their dismal run of form continued on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola‘s side face a battle to stay in the Champions League after their latest loss in the…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL Jason Wilcox has stepped into Dan Ashworth’s role at Manchester United going into the January transfer window following the club’s shock decision to sack their sporting director. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Speaking on the Transfer Talk podcast, Sam…

MIKEL ARTETA did not hold back in his praise for Myles Lewis-Skelly after his first Champions League start as Arsenal’s latest graduate more than repaid the faith. Lewis-Skelly showed the confidence and understanding of a player with more than 100 appearances under his belt as the Gunners saw off Monaco 3-0. 4 Myles Lewis-Skelly stole…