BOXER Audley Harrison has revealed which opponent he faced had the hardest punch. The 51-year-old was on the receiving end of four knockouts during his career and he gave a shock answer when choosing the hardest hitter he fought. The 2000 Olympic gold medallist stepped into the ring with heavyweights like David Price, David Haye […]

“I will watch and hope to see you win. The belt will go to the MMA Factory [Gane’s gym in Paris]!” Gane is 11-1 as a mixed martial artist, having held the interim UFC heavyweight title before suffering his first loss in January 2022. The 32-year-old was outpointed by ex-teammate Francis Ngannou, who unified the […]

RED BULL team principal Christian Horner is expecting a fierce tussle with Mercedes and Ferrari this season. After romping to the F1 constructors’ championship last year, all points return to zero ahead of this weekend’s opening Grand Prix in Bahrain. Red Bull are favourites again, but Horner knows “our opponents are fiercely competitive and they […]

REAL MADRID want to sign Jude Bellingham but are unwilling to stump up £130million to land the midfielder, according to reports. Bellingham is one of the most in demand players in Europe and he could be allowed to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer. His contract expires in 2025 so Dortmund could look to maximise their […]

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price produced "pub darts" in a nightmare leg at the Premier League. Two of the finest talents in darts proved they are both fallible with ample missed doubles during a leg that looked like it may never end. […]

TYSON FURY has taken trash-talking to a completely other level as he hilariously aims to clean up his hometown. Unsuspecting litterers in Morecambe got more than they bargained for after they were met by a blast from the WBC heavyweight champion. The Gypsy King, 34, has just launched a new range of talking rubbish bins […]

REAL MADRID star Dani Carvajal was involved in a heated spat with Barcelona manager Xavi during a feisty Clasico. The fierce rivals met in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals, with the Catalan giants winning 1-0. The hosts grew increasingly annoyed that they could not break down their opponents' stubborn defence and […]

FANS are convinced that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is “pushing for a move” away from Chelsea. That’s after the striker appeared to drop a subtle hint last night. Aubameyang’s Premier League return has turned into a nightmare after scoring just once in 12 outings. The 33-year-old was also axed from Chelsea’s Champions League squad last month. And […]

SHEIKH Hamad Bin Jaber Al Thani has expressed his doubts over the potential Manchester United takeover. His son Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has tabled a bid believed to be under the Glazers £6billion asking price. But Sheikh Hamad revealed that he is 'not a football fan' and that he 'doesn't like this investment'. […]

In the main event of UFC 285 this Saturday, a shot at the vacant title awaits. So does former interim champion Ciryl Gane, who is a different breed of heavyweight, even. Questions abound. Jones retains a reach advantage but forfeits the height advantage that he held against so many of his challengers at 185lbs; will […]