CHELSEA have received a major boost in their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt after Juventus’ CEO hinted that the star wants to leave. SunSport recently stated how the Blues were preparing a player-plus-cash bid to bring the Dutch centre-back to Stamford Bridge. The Blues then reportedly had a £34million offer plus either Timo Werner or […]

Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system With the Storm pulling away late Wednesday to defeat the WNBA-leading Las Vegas Aces 88-78, Seattle point guard Sue Bird notched her 324th career victory and became the winningest player in league history, according to ESPN Stats […]

Melbourne’s Clayton Oliver will remain a Demon for life after signing a monster seven-year deal with the club on Thursday. Clayton Oliver signs mammoth deal with Demons.Credit:Michael Willson/Getty Images The premiership midfielder signed the mammoth long-term contract which will see him in the red and blue until at least the end of 2030. More to […]

RORY MACDONALD insists the big money and best MMA fighters are not always in the UFC.   The Canadian spent seven years in the sport’s premier organisation but failed in an attempt to win the UFC title.  But in 2017, MacDonald left to join rivals Bellator and later reigned as the welterweight champion.  Last year, he […]

OLEKSANDR USYK has laughed off Tyson Fury's astronomical demands to come out of retirement, insisting: "He's afraid of me." The Wythenshawe warrior has demanded a whopping £500million to return to the ring for a blockbuster undisputed heavyweight title fight later this year. And unified titleholder Usyk reckons The Gypsy King's outrageous purse demand is proof […]

MANCHESTER UNITED have been quoted £103million by Borussia Dortmund for Jude Bellingham next summer, according to reports. Liverpool are also interested in the England ace, 19. Elsewhere, Tyrell Malacia is moving closer to becoming United's first signing of the summer. The Red Devils have hijacked the Dutch left-back's transfer to Lyon, have personal terms agreed […]

JAMIE VARDY showed off his tan lines as Leicester City returned to pre-season training. Vardy, 35 and wife Rebekah have been away for the summer against a backdrop of the infamous Wagatha Christie trial. 40-year-old Rebekah revealed family holiday snaps on Instagram from a stunning idyllic island. And Vardy could be seen showing off his […]

Jack Nowell and Manu Tuilagi may pass like “ships in the night” when on England duty, but they have still developed a strong bond amid the shared misery of injury. Nowell has battled back from a broken arm in time to take part in the three-Test series against Australia that begins at Perth’s Optus Stadium […]

“With the help of God, it would happen,” Usyk told iFL TV on Wednesday. “Tyson says that he doesn’t wanna box me, fight me, because I’m not on his level. That’s because he’s afraid of me.” When asked about Fury’s desire to receive $500m to box again, Usyk laughed. Tyson Fury knocked out Dillian Whyte […]

In a video attached to the tweet, Paul said while running: “Tommy, where the f*** you at? We’re in New York City, supposed to have the press conference today. S***, I’m still getting my miles in while you’re making excuses. “Get to the embassy and go get your f***ing visa. I’m gonna knock you the […]