The European soccer weekend didn’t disappoint — does it ever? Let’s review. In LaLiga, Real Madrid and Atlético served up a feisty derby draw that both teams can ultimately feel good about as the title race and Champions League look like they’ll go right down to the wire. The English FA Cup, the sport’s oldest … Read more
“Mikel Arteta, it must be the ball.” With hindsight, the Arsenal manager would probably not have criticised the equipment used in the Carabao Cup after his side’s chastening defeat in the first leg of their semi-final against Newcastle at the Emirates last month. But after another traumatic 2-0 loss to Eddie Howe’s side – Arsenal’s … Read more
The NBA’s trade deadline threatened to come and go without fuss but has now become one of the most memorable in history. The dust is still settling on the sport after Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis were swapped in an earth-shattering trade last weekend. 5 LeBron addressed criticism that the trade does not suit himCredit: … Read more
Nick Judd, Transfer writerDec 30, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo is considering a move away from Al Nassr as he continues his quest for 1,000 career goals while Manchester United’s hunt for defensive reinforcements includes United States international Antonee Robinson. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip, and rumors from around the globe. … Read more
Eat your heart out Van Wilder. Bill Belichick is going back to college at the ripe old age of 72. The NFL icon has agreed to take over the North Carolina Tar Heels almost a year after leaving the New England Patriots in January. 2 Belichick is being tasked with turning around a struggling programCredit: … Read more
Welcome to The Radar, a Sky Sports column in which Nick Wright uses a blend of data and opinion to shed light on need-to-know stories from up and down the Premier League. This week: 🔴 Jota boosts Slot ahead of Spurs test🔥 Fulham thriving despite Palhinha exit⏲️ Tierney, Zinchenko and Arsenal’s evolution Jota’s return gives … Read more
Man Utd forward Marcus Rashford has told journalist Henry Winter that he is “ready for a new challenge” amid rumours of the club’s INEOS ownership harbouring plans to cash in on the Carrington graduate. Rashford, 27, was left out of Ruben Amorim’s squad for the Manchester derby at the weekend, which United dramatically won 2-1, … Read more
Ethan Pinnock, Ben Mee, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Christian Norgaard, the defensive unit as a whole, Fabio Carvalho, Igor Thiago, Kevin Schade and Mikkel Damsgaard. That was the full list of honourable mentions that were praised by Thomas Frank in the post-match team talk video that swept social media following the impressive 4-2 win against Newcastle United. … Read more
Tim Howard says there are ‘more questions than answers’ around Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth’s shock departure this weekend. Ashworth only joined United five months ago following a protracted saga to bring him to Old Trafford from Newcastle. But now, less than a season later, he is on his way out. 3 Ashworth was … Read more
Kylian Mbappe reveals the ‘mistake’ he made when he left Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid. The 25-year-old’s transfer saga dragged on for months but finally ended in the summer when he joined the Spanish giants on a free. 3 Mbappe was the most expensive teenage player of all time when he joined PSGCredit: AFP … Read more