WAYNE ROONEY faces an awkward reunion with Jamie Vardy when Derby host Leicester in a pre-season friendly. The former England team-mates were pitted on opposite sides during the Wagatha Christie trial involving their respective wives. The ex-Manchester United captain claimed during the hearings that he had sat down with the Leicester legend during Euro 2016 […]

TEMPLEGATE takes on a big Friday of racing confident of landing you some winners. Read on for our man's top tips plus his rundown of all the runners and riders in the big race of the day. And don't forget to check out his picks for day one of the Irish Derby festival and back […]

ARSENAL are edging closer to strengthening their Brazilian core as they are reportedly working on deals for BOTH Raphinha and Gabriel Jesus. The Gunners have been heavily linked with Jesus for several weeks and reports claim that a deal will be wrapped up within the next seven to ten days. Whilst a formal offer has […]

BOOKIES think Hollie Doyle is favourite to replace Frankie Dettori. The legendary Italian has been dropped by trainers John and Thady Gosden for key Newmarket races this weekend. That comes on the back of a horror show aboard Stradivarius in his bid for a record-equalling fourth Gold Cup at last week's Royal Ascot. Sun Racing […]

BURNLEY have been warned to beware of Vincent Kompany's "bull***t" – by his predecessor as Anderlecht boss. Manchester City legend Kompany has taken charge of the relegated Clarets following three years at the Belgian giants. Kompany failed to restore his country's biggest club to their former glories, and the 36-year-old came under fire for his […]

FORMER Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa looks unrecognisable after getting into tremendous shape ahead of his new role at Athletic Bilbao. The 66-year-old Argentine was sacked by the Premier League outfit back in February after a dreadful run of form left them in a perilous position in the table. Things worked out for Leeds in the […]

Darts icon Phil Taylor, the greatest player in the sport’s history, has opened up about what made him so good, and for so long. The Power racked up an incredible 16 world titles during his career and played at the highest level until well into his 50s, retiring after losing the World Championship final to […]

Paul Pogba’s controversial new documentary ‘The Pogmentary’ is rated the WORST TV show or movie on IMDb – with the online database giving the outgoing Man United star’s show a rating of just 1.1 out of 10 amid fan backlash ‘The Pogmentary’ explores Paul Pogba’s reasons for leaving Manchester United He has drawn criticism for […]

TEMPLEGATE has gone on his travels and hopped over the sea to the Curragh, where he takes on the blockbuster Irish Derby meeting. It's a quick turnaround from Royal Ascot – which could be good or bad for some fancied runners. Our top tipster will bring you his three main selections for all three days […]

SHEFFIELD UNITED’S Rhian Brewster and Oli McBurnie have been charged with common assault by the police following the ugly play-off semi-final scenes at Nottingham Forest. The duo will appear at Nottingham Magistrates Court on July 28. Blades striker Billy Sharp was headbutted by a fan after Forest supporters invaded the City Ground pitch having clinched […]