JORGE MASVIDAL has ramped up his war of words with Conor McGregor by branding the UFC's poster boy a "rat b****". The pair have been engaged in a tasty social media feud over the last few weeks, a spat which has seemingly laid the foundations for a blockbuster showdown. Masvidal does, however, respect the UFC's […]

CARDIFF have stepped up their interest in signing Gareth Bale on a free transfer. Wales captain Bale led his country to a first World Cup in 64 years after the 1-0 play-off final triumph over war-torn Ukraine. Bale, 32, is on the hunt for a new team when his Real Madrid contract expires at the […]

PREMIER LEAGUE clubs could be beaten to Blackburn forward Ben Brereton Diaz with a host of Spanish sides ready to pounce. The Chile international is a target for Leeds, Everton and Bournemouth but they are facing competition from Europe. With no side having made a formal offer for the Championship forward, LaLiga clubs are weighing […]

ENGLAND travel to Germany for a fixture that always has special significance for the two sides. The Three Lions will be determined to bounce back from a shock 1-0 defeat in Hungary in front of a crowd of under-14s. Meanwhile a goal from Joshua Kimmich earned the Germans a respectable draw in Italy on Saturday. […]

‘He’s a magician!’: Gary Lineker and Piers Morgan are among thousands of dumbfounded cricket fans who can’t work out how Joe Root’s bat stood upright – without him touching it – during the Lords Test match Joe Root managed to leave his bat upright without holding it at Lord’s He also hit a century on […]

THIBAUT COURTOIS got embroiled in a row with a YouTuber – just hours after getting down on one knee to propose to his stunning Wag. Manchester United fan and YouTuber Mark Goldbridge was incredulous at his side's goalkeeper David de Gea missing out on the Spain squad – pointing to Courtois' recent success to rubbish […]

BOXING legend Mike Tyson doesn't plan on becoming a peace broker between Russia and Ukraine. The Russians are nearly four months into their illegal invasion of Ukraine, which was sanctioned by President Vladimir Putin. Global condemnation and sanctions haven't had the desired effect on Putin, who chillingly warned foreign nations not to get involved in […]

BOURNEMOUTH manager Scott Parker wants to sign four new defenders after guiding the Cherries back to the Premier League. The ex-Fulham boss sealed promotion with a second-placed finish in the Championship last season. And he's keen to bolster the back line as they bid to avoid an immediate return. Parker wants to sign two central […]

LEWIS HAMILTON has shut down retirement rumours amid his struggles this season. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion is sixth in the driver standings going into this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. Hamilton, 37, has been hampered by issues within Mercedes' new W13 car which are yet to be fixed. The Brit was the […]

ANDY Carroll finally married his blushing bride Billi Mucklow on Sunday – following the footballer's three-in-a-bed stag do antics. The couple tied the knot in an extravagant Hampshire wedding after a heated will she, won't she build up. Billi, 33, came close to calling off the nuptials after pictures emerged of Andy, 34, in bed […]