In late 1957, the US Navy’s Vanguard rocket was primed to launch the world’s first artificial satellite. But, on the morning of Oct. 4, the Soviet Union struck first and lobbed a small metal ball into orbit that Moscow Radio called Sputnik (“Fellow Traveler”). That “Sputnik Moment” had a profound impact on the nascent Space … Read more
Indian superstar Virat Kohli has tried to bully Australian sensation Sam Konstas by shoulder-charging him as the 19-year-old was racing to an incredible half century on debut at the Boxing Day Test. The former skipper slammed his right shoulder into the batter in between overs, with Konstas exchanging some angry words with him before his … Read more
Tiger Woods was seen embracing ex-wife Elin Nordegren after a weekend to remember with their two children. The golf legend teamed up with 15-year-old son Charlie and 17-year-old daughter Sam – who was acting as caddie – to deliver memories of a lifetime at the PNC Championship. 4 Charlie – who has one of the … Read more
Eddie Hearn sacrificed his sunbed to speak to talkSPORT. The Matchroom Boxing chief is out in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury’s rematch this weekend and joined talkSPORT Breakfast on Friday morning beside a swimming pool at his Saudi hotel. 2 Hearn joined talkSPORT Breakfast to preview Usyk vs Fury Before presenters, … Read more
Sean Payton wanted his Denver Broncos version of Drew Brees. It definitely wasn’t Russell Wilson, who didn’t even make it through a full year under Payton before the Super Bowl-winning head coach knew that the Broncos needed someone different in Denver. 4 Bo Nix and Sean Payton have formed a special relationship in DenverCredit: Getty … Read more
Russell Martin awkwardly vowed to fight for his job with Southampton, only to be sacked 12 minutes later. The Saints boss was relieved of his duties in the aftermath of the 5-0 thumping at the hands of Tottenham on Sunday. 4 Russell Martin said he’d fight for his job just 12 minutes before being axedCredit: … Read more
Rory McIlroy’s near-misses, memorable major storylines and the stars to look out for in 2025 all feature in a special end-of-year awards edition of the Sky Sports Golf podcast. DP World Tour stalwart David Howell and Robert Lee join regular host Josh Antmann to dissect another eventful year in the sport, in which Scottie Scheffler … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr says he hopes to play alongside his father before the Portuguese legend hangs up his boots. The Al-Nassr star is in the twilight of his sensational career and has recently hinted that retirement might not be far away. 6 Ronaldo Jr is currently shining in the Al-Nassr academyCredit: Getty Ronaldo has planned … Read more
Tottenham’s home clash against Manchester City last season is what sparked the division between fans and Ange Postecoglou. That’s the view of former Spurs striker Darren Bent, who is unsure about the head coach’s future following the recent rise in tensions. 5 Postecoglou was booed by Spurs fans on Thursday nightCredit: Getty Postecoglou was booed … Read more
Opposition fans will always try to put a penalty taker off – but one supporter went the extra mile to try to stop his side conceding. Wolverhampton Wanderers hosted Bournemouth at Molineux on Saturday, with the Cherries claiming all three points with a 4-2 away win. 5 The Wolves fan was wrapped up for the … Read more