National League clubs are calling on the EFL to increase the number of teams being promoted from the end of next season. At present, two teams go up from the National League to League Two each season – the champions and the play-off winners. 3 More National League teams are hoping to follow in Wrexham’s … Read more
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The Premier League hopes to introduce semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) before the end of this season, and it wants to see referees explaining VAR decisions to the crowd inside stadiums for top-flight matches by the start of next season. It comes as the Premier League reveals a six-point plan to improve VAR, as it strives … Read more
Phil Taylor etched his name into history in 2010 with a breathtaking finish in the final of the Premier League Darts. As we eagerly approach the beginning of the 2025 Premier League, which starts on Thursday, it’s only fitting to reflect on the achievements of the GOAT of darts. 3 No one managed to come … Read more
Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham future is likely to hinge on the outcome of next week’s FA Cup third round trip to Aston Villa, talkSPORT understands. Lopetegui is back under pressure after Sunday’s 5-0 drubbing at home to Premier League leaders Liverpool. 4 Julen Lopetegui is on the brink at West Ham following Sunday’s 5-0 defeat … Read more
With 2024 coming to an end, we challenged the Sky Sports Rugby League pundits to give us their highlights, their biggest shocks, and look forward to the new Super League season… Brian Carney’s 2024 rewind… Favourite moment from the 2024 season? Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Hull KR sing ‘A … Read more
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more
Manchester City travel to face Leicester City at the King Power Stadium at a very unusual time this Sunday afternoon. Pep Guardiola’s side continued their dismal streak on Boxing Day as they drew at home to Everton, making it one win in 13 games. 4 Man City’s woeful form keeps continuingCredit: Getty Guardiola, who will … Read more
Our football betting expert Jones Knows is back to provide more Premier League insight and sees unstoppable Liverpool thumping West Ham on Sunday. Leicester vs Manchester City, Sunday 2.30pm, live on Sky Sports – PLAY SUPER 6 HERE! How bad must Leicester be if Manchester City are going off 1/3 with Sky Bet for the … Read more
Dec 17, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Arsenal aren’t the only team benefitting from set piece prowess this season, but they’ve been one of the best. ESPN Illustration André Onana, the Manchester United goalkeeper, was preparing to defend against a free kick in a Premier League game last December when he realized someone was behind him. It … Read more