A FORMER footballer is shedding nine stone in order to become a full-time MMA fighter. And now he is nearly ready to make his debut fight in the cage. Kevin Pannewitz, 31, was once on the books of Wolfsburg after earning a 2012 transfer following his impressive displays at Hansa Rostock. But the German journeyman […]

THOMAS TUCHEL is ready to raid former club Chelsea for Mason Mount. Tuchel is back in work with German giants Bayern Munich after being sacked by the Blues in September. He has only been in the job for a few days and wants at least three or four matches to properly size up his new […]

SCOTLAND boss Steve Clarke is monitoring another former England Under-21 star following the capture of Angus Gunn. Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele, who was born in County Durham, qualifies through the grandparent rule and could be persuaded to switch allegiance. Clarke is believed to be seriously considering an approach to the 32-year-old, and is aiming to […]

LOS ANGELES — MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the Negro Leagues’ greatest players — from Satchel Paige to Jackie Robinson — into the 2023 edition of the game as playable characters. Video gamers are now able to venture into a storyline […]

ARSENAL fans fear that Bukayo Saka could still leave the club despite agreeing a new long-term contract. The deal will see the England international become the club's highest-paid player, with a salary of up to £300,000 per week. Saka has been in stunning form for the club this season, helping them to the top of […]

MANCHESTER UNITED have given Erik ten Hag the green light to bid £80million for Harry Kane, according to reports. And they want to wrap up a deal to sign the England captain before the end of the season. The Tottenham striker, 29, is a long-term target for the Red Devils who desperately want a new […]

A FORMER Premier League cult hero nicknamed 'The Body' has secured his first job as a manager aged 37. George Elokobi was a popular figure throughout his six-year spell at Wolves. And the ripped 6ft centre-back earned a reputation for his incredible physique. Now the former defender is hoping to make a name for himself […]

THIS is the jaw-dropping moment giant heavyweight Patrick Mailata put his 6ft 9in opponent on the floor with an incredible punch. The New Zealander stepped into the ring for a fight against rival Antonio Mireles and turned his legs to jelly with a brutal right hook. Mailata weighed-in at an incredible 321lbs, which is ten […]

FORMER Manchester United and Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez scored a bizarre corner winner for Chile, leaving fans baffled. The veteran striker, 34, was once a top Premier League name with the Gunners and Red Devils. He now plies his trade in France for Marseille after winning a Serie A title with Inter Milan. But Sanchez […]

PETRIFIED players at Forest Green Rovers drew lots to avoid speaking to new boss Duncan Ferguson. Then nominated teenager Charlie Savage to make a training move request. Feared Premiership striker Ferguson took his first solo boss gig at the Cotswolds club. And his reputation preceded him as his squad shirked chatting to their new boss […]