MANCHESTER UNITED are set to appoint a deputy to football director John Murtough, according to reports. The Red Devils are aiming to modernise their model behind the scenes, having appointed Murtough and technical director Darren Fletcher last year. Murtough has taken on a heavy volume of work, with many different department chiefs reporting back to him. According to The Athletic […]

EMINEM defied NFL bosses' warnings by taking the knee during the Super Bowl half-time show. The American rapper, 49, performed during the interval of the showpiece in California between the LA Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a typically star-studded Super Bowl line-up with Dr Dre headlining the show and supported by Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J Blige […]

“I just couldn’t clear it very well, it’s been tough. When I first looked at (the ramp) I was so relieved, as it looked great. But then when I started training I was going as fast as I could and still struggling to get deep enough. “At most big airs, you don’t have to worry about the in-run and the […]

Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 What would become the most lucrative Super Bowl to date for Las Vegas sportsbooks began with a massive loss on the very first play of the game. In NFL history, only 6.8% of regular-season games — approximately one in 15 — have included a safety, according to Elias Sports Bureau. […]

IT'S Super Bowl Sunday in America – and you can follow all the action from the big game in Los Angeles right here. The hometown LA Rams face the Cincinnati Bengals for the biggest prize in US sport with the eyes of the world watching. Matthew Stafford and the star-studded Rams start as favourites to capture the second title in […]

HARRY MAGUIRE’S lack of pace has been labelled ‘embarrassing’ by former Manchester United striker Michael Owen. The Red Devils captain endured another torrid afternoon after being tormented by Southampton’s Armando Broja yesterday. The £80million centre-back was also left in no-man’s land by Che Adams as the Saints secured a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Now Owen, who used to give […]

PETR CECH has lifted the lid on the ‘hard decision’ to bench Kepa Arrizabalaga in favour of Edouard Mendy in the Club World Cup final. Arrizabalaga had been Chelsea’s first choice while Mendy was away on Africa Cup of Nations duty. And fans assumed boss Thomas Tuchel would stick with the Spain international for the showdown with Palmeiras on Saturday. […]

MIKE TYSON has officially walked away from a showdown with Jake Paul. SunSport revealed last month that former world champ, 55, was in advanced negotiations with Paul, 25, about a big-money exhibition fight in Las Vegas, Nevada. But Sun Online understands Tyson decided to turn his back on the deal because the numbers didn't add up. A source close to […]

CESAR AZPILICUETA incredibly tricked Palmeiras' players with genius mind games to protect Kai Havertz before the crucial late penalty. The Blues were awarded the spot-kick deep into extra-time of the Club World Cup final. And football psychologist Professor Geir Jordet spotted the clever, quick-thinking work from the captain. As soon as the referee pointed to the spot after the VAR […]

KAMARU USMAN has brutally trolled Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington by branding the pair his 'sons'. The dominant welterweight champion locked horns with the duo in his successful title defences at UFC 261 and UFC 268. The Nigerian Nightmare scored a viral second-round stoppage of Masvidal before edging bitter rival Covington six months later. Masvidal and Covington will bid to […]