Stephen Hendry could hardly offer Zhao Xintong higher praise after his 4-1 win over STuart Bingham at the British Open, describing him as ‘perfect’ during the sublime win. The Cyclone was in spectacular form against the former world champion, racing into a 3-0 lead with breaks of 112, 128 and 101. Bingham wasn’t doing much wrong and got back into […]

AFTER a disastrous Nations League campaign, all roads lead to Qatar for Gareth Southgate and England withthe World Cup fast approaching. But what was already a tough selection process for the Three Lions boss became even tougher after a run of disappointing performances and results. Betfair: Bet £10 Get £30* The 3-3 draw with Germany showed there was at least […]

HARRY MAGUIRE'S name has been loudly booed ahead of this evening's Uefa Nations League clash with Germany. The under-fire Manchester United skipper remains a key man for England boss Gareth Southgate, despite being dropped by his club. As his name was announced to the crowd 45 minutes before kick-off, loud boos could be heard echoing around Wembley Stadium. His name […]

FORMER All Blacks star Zac Guildford has opened up on his from fall from grace after years of drug and gambling addiction. Guildford, 33, won the Rugby World Cup in 2011 and made 11 appearances for New Zealand's Rugby team. However, he has opened up on his time as an addict detailing his huge struggle with drugs, alcohol and gambling […]

Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson will collide in a blockbuster tie after the draw for the upcoming World Grand Prix darts in was made. The draw for the unique double-start event, which will be played at the Morningside Arena in Leicester from October 3-9, pits five-time champion Van Gerwen against 2016 runner-up Anderson, the highest ranked unseeded player in […]

The Professional Darts Corporation wanted to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine by offering players in the war-ravaged country the chance to compete at the World Championship. The PDC traditionally allocates a place to a player from the EuroAsian area via a qualifying tournament. However, that region is dominated by Russian players, who, along with players from Belarus, have […]

WATFORD issued a BRUTAL 72-word statement after sacking Rob Edwards and replacing him with former West Ham manager Slaven Bilic. The decision comes just ten games into the Championship season with the Hornets sat in tenth. Edwards’ last game in charge was the frustrating 2-2 draw at home to Sunderland after which Watford were booed off at Vicarage Road. Watford […]

ENGLAND managers have often been left with some big selection decisions before major tournaments. There is often an eyebrow or two raised when the squad is finally announced ahead of a World Cup or European Championships. Last year it was Jesse Lingard who missed out on making Gareth Southgate's final 26-man squad for Euro 2020, and it appears Marcus Rashford, […]

BRAZILIAN side Santos' U13s scored an outrageous team goal capped off by a back-heel flick. Santos were playing and beating ECSB 1-0 at the time and extended their lead in the second half. Two of Santos' youngsters played a one-two deep inside the opposition half. One then lost his marker with some step overs before spreading play out wide to […]

ANDY MURRAY ran into his doubles team-mate, fell over twice and cut his knee open – and still won the point. The Brit teamed up with Italian Matteo Berrettini for Team Europe at the Laver Cup. They took on American Jack Sock and Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in the first match of Sunday's team tennis tournament at the O2 Arena. […]