THE KING of Twickenham crowned the new England era by dethroning world champs South Africa. Golden-boy Marcus Smith nailed the biggest kick of his life to shock the toughest, meanest and ugliest side in the world. Tick. Tick. Tick. Kick. . . Boom. World Cup revenge was sealed in dramatic fashion as Eddie Jones' side somehow hung on after their […]

WATFORD goalkeeper Ben Foster isn't intimidated by facing Manchester United. The struggling Hornets host a Red Devils side this afternoon that have suffered a number of bruising defeats of late. And while United old boy Foster, 38, recognises that his former side have some amazing players – he doesn't hold them up in the same category as the likes of […]

TOTTENHAM are leading the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso, according to reports. The Frenchman, 27, is out of contract at the end of this season. Having started just one Bundesliga match this term, the 2018 World Cup winner is unlikely to be handed an extension. Spurs were reported earlier this week to be vying with Inter Milan […]

THIS will be the hottest race of the season on the track and on the thermometer. Formula One heads to Qatar this weekend as the 10 teams gear up for the 21st event of the year. Lewis Hamilton reduced the gap between himself and Max Verstappen last weekend after an incredible outing in Sao Paulo. The difference between the two […]

Colorado State (3-7) vs. Hawaii (4-7) 9 p.m. Saturday, at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex (Honolulu) TV/Radio: Spectrum/1430 AM, 98.1 FM Line: CSU -2.5 Weather: Cloudy, 74 degrees What to know Bye-bye bowl game. CSU is mathematically eliminated from bowl contention after a fourth consecutive loss (35-21 vs. Air Force). A once staunch Rams defense folded late in the year […]

CHINESE state media have posted three pictures of missing tennis star Peng Shuai wishing fans a 'happy weekend'. The former Wimbledon doubles champion, 35, hadn't been seen since November 3 after accusing a former top Chinese government official of sexual abuse. Two-time Grand Slam champ Peng claimed that ex-vice premier Zhang Gaoli, 75, forced her to have sex with him […]

GONE are the days when footballers would fuel their bodies gorging on fast food, crisps and fizzy drinks. Now, in the pursuit of athletic perfection, players' diets are crucial. What they eat is monitored carefully by their clubs, while some even have their own personal chefs. And even the managers themselves are taking drastic action – banning players from eating […]

ARSENAL’S young England heroes will be leading the charge to lift their Anfield curse on Saturday. Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka were both on the scoresheet as the Three Lions demolished San Marino 10-0 in the recent World Cup qualifier. They are both set to start as the Gunners hunt a first Premier League win at Anfield in nine […]

PREM clubs are celebrating a stunning £2BILLION mega-deal for their US TV rights. The six-year agreement with NBC — starting next season — almost TREBLES the value of the broadcast giant’s current contract. But with the news coming just hours after a £100million payout to struggling lower-league teams was confirmed, the Prem will now be under intense pressure to hand […]

CANELO ALVAREZ is making a 'big mistake' moving up to cruiserweight – says the man he'll be facing. It comes after the WBC sensationally accepted Canelo's request to challenge Ilunga Makabu for the belt. At the WBC convention in Mexico, the pair came face to face for the first time, with the size difference evident. But Canelo revealed he will […]