NRL officials are in England discussing a potential investment deal with Super League, aiming to transform the competition's fortunes. Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will host a 2027 Dublin weekend, with NRL investment talks nearing completion after finalising broadcast deals.
Luke Littler's unprecedented dominance in darts, including multiple major titles, is compared to Tadej Pogacar's similar stranglehold on professional cycling. The article explores the public's complex reactions to such overwhelming athletic supremacy, ranging from admiration to accusations of "ruining" the sport, and reflects on the transient nature of even the greatest periods of dominance.
Kevin Keegan, the legendary English footballer and manager, has died aged 75. A two-time Ballon d'Or winner, he led Liverpool to their first European Cup and was a transformative player and coach for Newcastle United, though he was often defined by his infamous "I'd love it" rant.
Australia winger Ajdin Hrustic shrugged off criticism of the Socceroos' 0-0 World Cup draw with Paraguay, calling it a "job done." The team now prepares to face Egypt and a potentially injured Mohamed Salah in Dallas, focusing on defense and readiness for any scenario, including a penalty shootout.
England coach Brendon McCullum confirmed Ben Stokes is expected to captain the team in the third Test against New Zealand. Stokes and Gus Atkinson were withdrawn from county matches after breaking curfew but Stokes has been playing for Durham, scoring 95 runs. An ECB investigation is ongoing.
El FC Barcelona monitorea la situación contractual de Micky van de Ven, defensa del Tottenham, cuyo contrato expira en dos años. Varios clubes de la Premier League también están interesados.
Alexander Zverev confesó a Sky Sports Alemania que la semana previa a ganar Roland Garros fue la más estresante de su vida, especialmente tras la eliminación de Sinner. A pesar de la presión, logró gestionar la situación y ganar su primer Grand Slam, quitándose un gran peso de encima.
Former NZ cricketer Simon Doull suggests Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, could open for India in Test cricket after a record-breaking IPL 2026, where Sooryavanshi won multiple awards and set records for youngest Orange Cap winner and fastest to 1,000 runs.
Former NZ cricketer Simon Doull suggests Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, IPL 2026's standout 15-year-old prodigy, could soon debut for India, potentially opening in Tests, following a record-breaking season with Rajasthan Royals.
Premier League fixtures for Sunday include Brighton vs Man Utd, Burnley vs Wolves, Crystal Palace vs Arsenal, Fulham vs Newcastle, Liverpool vs Brentford, Man City vs Aston Villa, Nott'm Forest vs Bournemouth, Sunderland vs Chelsea, Tottenham vs Everton, and West Ham vs Leeds.
Khadija Shaw scored twice as Manchester City beat West Ham 4-1 to wrap up the WSL title. Her contract is expiring, and while she expressed a desire to stay in Manchester, her future remains uncertain.
Manchester City secured a professional 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Etihad, with Phil Foden providing two assists and Savinho scoring the third goal, keeping City two points behind Arsenal with two games remaining.
Manchester City Women’s Team has relocated to a new £10m state-of-the-art facility designed to maximize performance for female athletes, featuring bespoke amenities and equipment tailored to their needs.
Manchester City did not choke at Everton to hand Arsenal the advantage but it was another reminder the Premier League’s random qualities are still keyFor me Clive, it’s all about the Socratic paradox. The wisest man is the man who knows enough to know he knows nothing. I’ve always said that. Or never said it. Or only said it sometimes. One of those. Either way the Premier League title race could have been designed to prove that, in an age of thundering takes and mega-certainties, nobody actually has any idea what’s going on here.Manchester City’s draw at Everton on Monday night has already been described as The Moment. Advantage Arsenal. This is the consensus. On Tuesday morning, Rob Earnshaw was asked on Sky Sports if this is “the week the season will be decided” and replied: “ABSOLUTELY,” almost before the question had ended. And while you have to admire Rob Earnshaw’s sense of showmanship, there is still a large chance this might not actually be the case. Continue reading...
Live updates from the 3pm BST kick-offEmail Barry | Sign up for Football DailyVitor Pereira: In a pre-match interview with Sky Sports, the Forest manager is asked about his team selection and the potential risks involved in resting so many first-team regulars. “They need to show, to prove in this moment that they are ready to help the team,” he says of the players he has picked. “I truly believe we can do a competitive game and we can fight for the points.”Unai Emery adopted the same approach with the Aston Villa team he picked to face Tottenham Hotspur yesterday and if he believed his largely second-string side could be competitive he was quickly disabused of the notion as they stank Villa Park out with an embarrassing performance that seems to have prompted far more upset among West Ham’s fans than those of the Villa.Referee: Anthony TaylorReferee assistants: Gary Beswick and Adam NunnFourth official: Michael SalisburyVAR: James BellAssistant VAR: Dan Robathan Continue reading...
On 29 April 1996, Kevin Keegan delivered his famous 'Love it' rant in a live Sky Sports interview after Newcastle's 1-0 win at Leeds. The Newcastle manager exploded in response to Sir Alex Ferguson's suggestions that Leeds wouldn't try as hard against Newcastle. Keegan's fiery speech - where he said Ferguson 'went down in my estimation' - became one of the most iconic moments in Premier League history. Newcastle ultimately lost the title to Manchester United, but the incident cemented the rivalry between the two managers and transformed how mind games were perceived in English football.
Sky Sports declines offer to renew long-term contractValue of bilateral international cricket in declineCricket South Africa has yet to secure a UK television rights deal for England’s marquee Test series next winter with Sky Sports declining an offer to renew a long-term contract that expired last year.Sky’s apparent reluctance to extend a relationship that began more than 30 years ago has left CSA searching for alternative broadcast partners so that the three Tests over Christmas and three one-day internationals in January are televised in the UK. Continue reading...
