LONDON — In theory at least, we understand the words on the sports radio we hear incessantly — in taxis, at the fish and chips place, at the corner newsstand. But we are foreigners here and the stories are inscrutable, full of happenings from cricket ovals and rugby pitches. Our sports focus is confined to our darkened living room, where […]

Twenty-five-year-old Sidney Gilstrap-Portley successfully reimagined himself as a high school basketball star in an effort to escape a troubled home life, according to an in-depth report by Sports Illustrated. Gilstrap-Portley was arrested and charged last year for tampering with government documents in pursuit of his new identity as a high school student. Gilstrap-Portley told officials he was a Hurricane Harvey […]

Mauricio Sarri’s bizarre post-match meltdown at Arsenal, which he then followed up on by criticising the contribution of Eden Hazard, means all the flak has gone to the Chelsea manager. You do not have to be a long-standing student of the club to know that when a Blues boss falls out with the dressing room, it tends to be only […]

Crystal Palace’s blossoming attacking midfielder has been called up to the Under-17 squad for the South Americans. Less than two years ago he was invited to train with England’s Under-15s. Gonzalez, just turned 17, was born in England but his Latin heritage which stems from his father, means he is eligible to play for either country. And both are taking […]

Negotiations for a unification clash between Joshua and Wilder came to a shuddering halt last year – with Fury swooping in for his chance. In December the returning Gypsy King was robbed of victory as he fought to a draw with WBC king Wilder in Los Angeles. With Fury now well and truly back on the world heavyweight scene, it […]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the Chile striker will be involved in the fourth round FA Cup clash. Sanchez has struggled to live up to expectations since he completed his switch to Old Trafford 12 months ago. He has scored just four goals and has been forced to wait for opportunities under Solskjaer because of an ongoing injury. But […]

ESPN’s Max Kellerman may want to think twice the next time he has something to say about Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. After Kellerman, a “First Take” host, raised doubts this week about whether the Raiders could acquire a viable player in exchange for Carr, the NFL signal-caller responded by trying to set up a UFC-style fight with the host. […]

The Argentinian ace yesterday sealed a loan switch to Stamford Bridge from Juventus after cutting short his spell at AC Milan. It had been hoped that the 31-year-old would have been signed in time to face Spurs in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg. But Chelsea failed to register him in time after they missed yesterday's 12pm deadline. He will […]

The Blue Samurais are hoping to continue their form from last year, and reach another Asian Cup final. Vietnam have looked equally as impressive with some comfortable wins so far in the tournament. They will rise to the occasion this Thursday as this is the furthest they have ever got in the tournament and will want to make the most […]

The San Antonio Spurs entered the 2018-19 NBA season without a starting caliber point guard on their roster. The Spurs lost Tony Parker in the recent free agency, while Dejounte Murray, whom they considered as their point guard of the future, suffered a torn ACL in a preseason game. Despite being undermanned, the Spurs still managed to remain competitive in […]