The Dutch prodigy, 21, has been attracting interest from all over Europe after stellar displays for Ajax. But according to De Telegraaf, De Jong prefers a move to join Neymar and Kylian Mbappe at Parc des Princes than Manchester. Ajax director of football Marc Overmars has slapped a £67m price tag on De Jong's head and the former Arsenal winger […]

ACT Brumbies veteran Josh Mann-Rea says the rise of Folau Faingaa will drive him to work harder to win back his starting spot next year when he attempts to bury 18 months of injury frustration. But the 37-year-old says a snapped hamstring and only a handful of games since July, 2017 won't force him to rush a decision on his […]

Ichi Ban could buck more than half a century of Sydney to Hobart history if Matt Allen and his crew can continue an incredible run which has seen them place first or second in every race or regatta entered this year. While the battle for Sydney to Hobart line honours has been dominated by Wild Oats XI in recent years, […]

Some of the highest-profile convictions in NSW thoroughbred racing have been thrust back into the spotlight after a sensational decision by the Racing Appeals Tribunal, which ruled stewards had been wrongly charging people under an Australian rule of racing for up to a decade. Racing Appeals Tribunal head David Armati said on Friday Racing NSW stewards should never have had the […]

All that glitters on the turf is not gold, a subject that arose this week with the boom of Lasseter’s Reef. Peter V’landys, who fossicks for Racing NSW, produced a nugget, The Golden Eagle, comparable with his other major strike, The Everest, played by him as buffers against Victoria, who strive to remain on top of the pile. The $7. […]

The Serbia midfielder, 22, was linked with Lazio in the summer after Cardiff borrowed him last term. Reds' boss Jurgen Klopp has sought to reassure the 22-year-old he still has a future at Anfield. But German newspaper Sport Bild say Grujic is already mulling over the possibility of remaining in the Bundesliga for 2019-20. If Grujic does stay at Hertha […]

Another potential pitcher off the market. The Yankees, who watched Patrick Corbin join the Nationals on Tuesday and Nathan Eovaldi agree to a deal with the Red Sox earlier Thursday, now have one fewer trade target after the Indians agreed to an extension with Carlos Carrasco that keeps him under contract through 2022, with a vesting option for ’23, The […]

Security forces in Madrid are on high alert following the Buenos Aires turmoil that forced the game to be postponed and moved to Europe. According to Europa Press agency, an Argentine fan who flew to Madrid for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final has been deported at the capital's airport. Unidentified police sources have explained they turned Mazi […]

The Nice forward has failed to score a goal this term which has sparked speculation he could move in the January transfer window. The Italian was being heavily with return to AC Milan but the move is believed to be off the cards after he accused some supporters of lacking respect. This leaves West Ham as the favourites at 9/2 to […]

Here's hoping for a big run from this Exeter beast that's got all the talent in the world. AWAKE AT MIDNIGHT (Exeter, 2.05) can keep the oil burning in what is a cracking little handicap chase. Philip Hobbs' gelding has won his last two starts in fine style, including on chase debut last time out at Chepstow. That looked a decent […]