BEIJING — Calls for a boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on human rights grounds are “doomed to failure,” a Chinese government spokesperson said Wednesday, as lawmakers and political advisers began converging on China’s capital for the biggest annual gathering of the political calendar. The spokesperson, Guo Weimin, also denounced speculation that Beijing was seeking diplomatic gains by providing […]

REAL MADRD have been issued with a contract ultimatum by star winger Lucas Vazquez, according to reports. Vazquez's deal at the Santiago Bernabeu runs out at the end of the season and talks over a contract extension have hit a snag. According to ABC, the Spain international is asking for a four-year extension with a 15 per cent increase in […]

A PROPOSED Lions 'home tour' against South Africa is taking shape for this summer. Rugby chiefs have drawn up contingency plans for the Springboks to visit the UK if the African tour can't go ahead. The Lions are due to visit South Africa for an eight-game tour including three test matches in July and August. But that tour could be […]

MANNY PACQUIAO and Mikey Garcia finally look set to end the talking and step inside the ring. American Garcia, 33, revealed after months of back-and-forth they are 'finalising all details' to have a blockbuster showdown in May. Filipino legend Pacquiao hasn't fought since beating Keith Thurman over 12 rounds in Las Vegas in July 2019. The former eight-division champion has […]

Charlie Creme projects the women’s NCAA tournament bracket for ESPN.com. Thirty-one NCAA Division I women’s college basketball conferences will crown tournament champions from March 6 to 14. Who will earn the automatic NCAA tournament bid in each conference? ESPN.com’s consensus picks are below, with leagues listed in the order that tickets will be punched. The 2020 women’s NCAA tournament field […]

THE King of Snooker is back – and Stephen Hendry tonight crowned himself in glory after an early mishap. Scotland’s seven-time world champion made a memorable return to the baize as he hit a CENTURY in just his second frame of pro action for nine years. Yes, the 52-year-old was beaten 4-1 by close pal and golfing buddy Matthew Selt […]

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EVERTON and Fulham are keeping tabs on Stuttgart ace Silas Wamangituka, who's been compared to Arsenal star Nicolas Pepe, according to reports. Wamangituka has stood out as one of the most exciting young talents in the Bundesliga having already scored 11 goals in 22 league matches. According to Eurosport, the midfielder, who can also operate as a winger and a […]

The day Saint and Greavsie made the Rumbelows Cup draw with… Donald Trump! After the Liverpool legend’s death, fans recall the surreal moment the future US President told the pair: ‘I used to play… we call it soccer over here’ Ian St John and Jimmy Greaves did 1992 League Cup draw with Donald Trump The retired football duo travelled to […]

REAL MADRID are reportedly ready to sell Raphael Varane to Manchester United. The Frenchman looks set to snub the offer of the Real club captaincy which will force the Spanish giants to cash in this summer. The 27-year-old defender has entered the final 18 months of his contract at the Bernabeu where he has been for 10 years. And he […]