PATRICK VIEIRA was sacked as Crystal Palace manager this morning. The Frenchman, 46, lost his job after a dismal run of just one win in 14 Premier League matches. His final match in charge was Tuesday's 1-0 defeat away at arch-rivals Brighton. The horror set of results has left the Eagles sliding at an alarming […]
RACEGOERS are the friskiest fans in sport with punters more likely to pull watching the horses than at a football or rugby match. The Cheltenham Festival is the "optimum climate" for thrill-seekers to couple up as gambling releases the "love drug" dopamine. Just under half of horse racing punters boasted to pulling at the races […]
STAY AWAY FAY triumphed in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham this afternoon. Favourite Corbetts Cross, priced at 9/4 pre-race, dramatically avoided the final hurdle, alarmingly sending rider Mark Walsh crashing to the turf. We'll bring you how every horse finished right here, or check out Sun Racing's Cheltenham live blog for the latest […]
A freeze on stadium spending will follow the March 25 NSW election, irrespective of a Coalition or Labor victory, with both sides of politics committing to investment in grassroots sport despite the risk of losing major international events and elite athletes to Queensland and Victoria. Both states are investing heavily in sporting infrastructure and elite […]
IT WAS the turn of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos co-owners to get the VIP tour of Manchester United today ahead of their prospective takeover bid. We reported yesterday how his rivals, the potential new Qatari owners, arrived for a look around the club on Thursday. Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, a member […]
MANCHESTER UNITED could see the days of George Best return if they complete a transfer for Napoli wonderkid Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Kvaratskhelia, 22, has been setting Serie A and the Champions League alight with his mesmerising displays this season. Transfer links to Man Utd have drawn comparisons with legendary Red Devils forward George Best, regarded as […]
REAL MADRID are considering a move for Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku, according to reports. The 29-year-old Belgian is on loan from the Blues at Inter Milan following an unsuccessful return to Stamford Bridge last season. However, having struggled with injury and form, the Italians have already insisted he WILL NOT be staying beyond the end […]
LIVERPOOL have already completed their first signing of the summer… according to their former player Jose Enrique. The Reds are eager to bolster their midfield after enduring a difficult campaign this time around. Thiago Alcantara and Arthur Melo have missed plenty of time with injuries, while Stefan Bajcetic has now been ruled out for the […]
IT'S the last day of this year's Cheltenham Festival – and the Mares Chase is on show TODAY. Willie Mullins has trained the last two winners of the Mares Chase, with Elimay winning last year's race. But who will take the crown home in 2023? How to watch 4.50 Mares Chase ITV 1 are once […]
EUROPA LEAGUE QUARTER-FINAL DRAW: Man United are handed a favourable draw against struggling Sevilla – but Juventus or Arsenal’s conquerors Sporting Lisbon will be waiting in the semis Manchester United will face Sevilla in the quarter-finals of the Europa League They will then face the winners of Juventus and Sporting Lisbon in the semis Bayer […]