England's Harry Brook attends a press conference prior to their practice session ahead of their second Twenty20 cricket match against India, in Chennai, India, Friday, Jan.24, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

England's Brook pulls out of IPL and could now face two-year ban

Harry Brook has withdrawn from the IPL for the second year running after pulling out of his deal with Delhi Capitals in order to focus on international cricket. The England batter – linked to the vacant white-ball captaincy role with his country following Jos Buttler’s resignation after the Champions Trophy exit – could now face…

Luke Littler - Belgian Darts Open 2024

Littler could face Searle in bid for back-to-back Belgian Darts Open titles

Luke Littler will open his defence of the Lecot Belgian Darts Open against Ryan Searle or Darryl Pilgrim, following confirmation of the draw and schedule for the opening PDC European Tour event of 2025. Littler landed a memorable nine-dart finish on his way to glory in Wieze 12 months ago, denying Rob Cross in a…

Paris chute face au nouveau prodige français

Paris chute face au nouveau prodige français

La 20eme journée de Betclic Elite a vu Paris et Bourg-en-Bresse s’incliner à domicile, face respectivement à St-Quentin et Nancy. Dijon s’est également imposé à l’extérieur, alors que Le Mans a déroulé contre Limoges. Fin de série pour le Paris Basketball ! Alors que le club de la capitale avait remporté ses six derniers matchs…

Vannes arrive relâché face à Toulouse

Vannes arrive relâché face à Toulouse

Galvanisé par sa troisième victoire de suite acquise samedi à La Rabine contre Montpellier, le RC Vannes n’entend pas s’arrêter dans son objectif maintien. Néanmoins, le promu sait qu’aller chercher quelque chose à Toulouse relève de l’exploit. Le stade Ernest-Wallon du Stade Toulousain est un bon souvenir pour le RC Vannes. C’est ici-même, le 8…

Les réactions des Bleus après le carton face à l’Italie

Les réactions des Bleus après le carton face à l’Italie

Suite au large succès en Italie (24-73) à l’occasion de la 3e journée du Tournoi des 6 Nations, le sélectionneur des Bleus s’est exprimé tout comme Léo Barré, auteur d’un doublé et Paul Boudehent. En patron, le XV de France n’a pas laissé l’Italie respirer ce dimanche avec 11 essais inscrits et la barre des…

Liverpool

Aston Villa v Liverpool: Emery ready to face ‘best team in Europe’

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side must be ready to face ‘the best team in the Premier League and Europe’ when leaders Liverpool come to Villa Park on Wednesday night. Villa fell six points behind the top four after drawing at home to Ipswich at the weekend, with Emery saying that a return…

Why Jude Bellingham is available to face Man City despite Real Madrid red card

Why Jude Bellingham is available to face Man City despite Real Madrid red card

It’s been a campaign of tension between Real Madrid and La Liga’s officials, and Jude Bellingham’s controversial dismissal at Osasuna has only stoked the fire. Spain’s heavyweight outfit have filed multiple complaints, ignited protests, and used supposed video evidence to back up their claims of a refereeing conspiracy, suggesting that La Liga’s officiating has “reached…

Papers

Papers: Bellingham could face 12-game ban for red card after X-rated rant

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… THE SUN Jude Bellingham could face 12 MATCHES on the sidelines following his red card for an X-rated rant towards the referee in Real Madrid’s draw with Osasuna. Former Premier League manager Garry Monk has been sacked by Cambridge United. DAILY MAIL Barcelona manager Hansi Flick…

Due to salary cap restrictions, Salford were denied the use of a number of senior players but head coach Paul Rowley still chose to name three of those who had been available on the bench

Salford could face penalty for weakened team against St Helens

Salford could be hit with a disrepute charge after fielding a reserve squad in their record-breaking 82-0 Betfred Super League defeat at St Helens on Saturday. Due to salary cap restrictions the Red Devils were denied the use of a number of senior players but head coach Paul Rowley still chose to name three of…

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club player James Maddison

Maddison reveals he cops criticism on WhatsApp… as Spurs hero says social media is ‘constantly in your face’

Tottenham hero James Maddison hopes his goal against Manchester United was “enjoyed” by “a certain few” after holding a finger to his lips while celebrating on his return after five games out injured. Playmaker Maddison struck his 10th goal in all competitions in 2024/25 to give Ange Postecoglou’s side their first victory in eight home…

Kerr

Sam Kerr: Chelsea striker’s apology ‘enough’ and will face no disciplinary action says manager Bompastor

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor says striker Sam Kerr’s apology is enough and the club will not be taking disciplinary action following her court case. Kerr, who is currently out injured, was found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment after calling a Metropolitan Police officer “stupid and white” following an incident in Twickenham on January…

What is next for Cody Rhodes? (via WWE.com)

Cody Rhodes could face unexpected WWE legend at WrestleMania 41, says veteran (Exclusive)

The Road to WrestleMania 41 has invited a lot of speculation in the WWE community, one of the biggest being around Cody Rhodes’ future. According to veteran journalist Bill Apter, the creative team may be forced to pull a massive swerve and put him against an unexpected legend. After failing to win the Royal Rumble,…

NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors - Source: Imagn

“Wasn’t even worth my own post huh” – Warriors face massive scrutiny from $13,025,250 player after abrupt pre-game trade 

The Golden State Warriors parted ways with four players in the blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade right before Wednesday’s game against the Utah Jazz. Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson and Lindy Waters III were among those packaged in a deal to separate teams in the initial four-team deal. The timing of the trade had coach…

Aston Villa also face battle to keep hold of "terrific" talent with Watkins

Aston Villa also face battle to keep hold of "terrific" talent with Watkins

After turning down Arsenal’s shock late bid to sign Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa are now reportedly facing a fresh fight to keep hold of another one of Unai Emery’s top talents. Aston Villa transfer news The Villans came out of the January transfer window on the winning side. Despite losing Jhon Duran to Al-Nassr in…

Voiture face au peloton, grosse frayeur sur l’Etoile de Bessèges (vidéo)

Voiture face au peloton, grosse frayeur sur l’Etoile de Bessèges (vidéo)

© Copie Ecran (chaîne L’Equipe) Gros coup de chaud pour le peloton ce jeudi, lors de la deuxième étape de l’Étoile de Bessèges. Une voiture est arrivée face à lui en sens inverse. Finalement plus de peur que de mal, mais la tête du peloton a dû avoir un gros coup de chaud ce jeudi…

Pep Guardiola and Unai Emery have some European registration dilemmas

Man City, Spurs, Villa face January signings registration dilemma

After the joy of welcoming multiple new signings during the January transfer window, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa now face a headache when it comes to their winter signings. That is because, under UEFA rules, clubs playing in Europe can only register a maximum three new players into their knockout stage squad from…

Abu Dhabi: Garcia n’a pas existé face à Sun

Abu Dhabi: Garcia n’a pas existé face à Sun

Pour son retour après son élimination au premier tour de l’Open d’Australie, Caroline Garcia a été éliminée d’entrée à Abu Dhabi par Lulu Sun, qui n’avait plus gagné le moindre match depuis le mois d’août. Opposée à une joueuse mieux classée qu’elle, mais qui restait sur six éliminations d’affilée au premier tour depuis sa défaite…

Arsenal

Arsenal 5-1 Manchester City: Gunners run riot as Erling Haaland and Co face humbling

Arsenal produced a scintillating performance to dismantle Manchester City 5-1 at the Emirates Stadium. The match sprang into life almost immediately. In just the second minute, City’s Manuel Akanji was caught dawdling in possession, allowing Kai Havertz to pounce and square the ball to Martin Odegaard. The Arsenal captain made no mistake, slotting home to…

Who Man Utd could face in the 2024/25 Europa League round of 16

Who Man Utd could face in the 2024/25 Europa League round of 16

There was work for Manchester United to do in Bucharest to round off a successful Europa League league phase, and their 2-0 victory over FCSB on Thursday saw them climb up to third in the table. United’s efficient work in the Romanian capital means they ended the first phase of the competition as the only…