D’Angelo Russell trade grades: Lakers get ‘A’ for Dorian Finney-Smith acquisition but Nets’ tanking needs work

The Los Angeles Lakers were expected to be active in the trade market this season, but you could never quite be certain based on the way they’ve handled the last year or so. They were linked to plenty of big names at the 2023 trade deadline, but ultimately stood pat. They chased Klay Thompson in … Read more

NFL Christmas overreactions: Chiefs going back to Super Bowl? Russell Wilson one-and-done with Steelers?

The NFL Christmas Day slate was underwhelming, with the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens securing blowout victories in their games. Kansas City and Baltimore looked like the elite teams in the NFL, while the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans didn’t appear to be anywhere close to their level.  Even with the blowouts, there were plenty … Read more

‘Secret sauce’ – Exact moment revealed when Sean Payton knew Bo Nix was Broncos’ best answer to $245m Russell Wilson failure

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

The awkward moment Russell Martin vows to fight for his job 12 minutes before being sacked

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

Christian Horner backs Max Verstappen denial of George Russell allegation over Qatar pre-race threat | F1 News

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has backed Max Verstappen’s denial of George Russell’s allegation that the world champion threatened to ‘put me on my head in the wall’ ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix. The remarkable feud between two of the sport’s top drivers erupted on Thursday ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix … Read more

Russell promoted to Qatar pole by Verstappen grid penalty

The Qatar Grand Prix is live on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sport website and app [Getty Images] Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has been stripped of pole position for impeding Mercedes driver George Russell in qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix. The judgement reverses the places on the front row, with Russell promoted … Read more