CALLUM MCGREGOR'S own goal consigned Celtic to defeat as Rangers moved 19 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Neil Lennon opted to stick with Ismaila Soro and David Turnbull in his midfield, with the likes of Scott Brown and Shane Duffy consigned to the bench. The Northern Irishman's selections looked to be working nicely, as Celtic dominated […]

RACING at Ayr has been abandoned at the last minute due to parts of the track remaining frozen. The cold temperatures have not risen sufficiently and today's meet has been cancelled following a late 11.30am inspection. It was hoped temperatures would reach 1C at the Scottish course, just about enough to thaw out the track. OFFERS OF THE DAY Paddy […]

CHELSEA look set to miss out on David Alaba as Real Madrid are reportedly 'close' to signing him. The Austrian superstar, 28, is set to leave Bayern Munich on a free transfer when his contract expires in the summer. According to Marca, Real Madrid are keen to seal the deal with Alaba as 'soon as possible'. The La Liga giants […]

There must be some mistake. There is no way Blake Griffin, the star forward for the Detroit Pistons, is in his 11th N.B.A. season. Wasn’t he just soaringover the hood of a Kia to win the slam dunk contest? Being schooled in “dunkology” by Jeff Goldblum? That was almost a decade ago? It’s true. Griffin has entered the 2020-21 season […]

Gary Anderson has spent much of the last two years injured, frustrated, or complaining that darts isn’t darts anymore – but he returns for the final three days of the World Darts Championship in contention for a third title and looking like a man inspired to prove a point. ‘The Flying Scotsman’ has bristled at criticism from the experts, argued […]

JON JONES has revealed he vacated the UFC's light-heavyweight title because he knew his long-awaited move up to heavyweight "would take a long time". The consensus greatest light-heavyweight of all time relinquished the belt, which he defended a staggering 11 times, in August in order to pursue the promotion's heavyweight title – which is currently in the possession of Stipe […]

MAURICIO POCHETTINO is reportedly on the verge of being announced as the new Paris Saint-Germain boss. And his first task will be to tie down Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to new contracts. Fabrizio Romano claims a contract between Poch and PSG has already been signed after the Ligue 1 champions axed Thomas Tuchel. PSG are now set to confirm the […]

CHELSEA host Manchester City on Sunday having won just one of their last six games in all competitions. The Blues began December in the title conversation, but their poor form has seen them slip to sixth – beneath the likes of Aston Villa. Frank Lampard's side could get back on track, however, with a morale-boosting win over Man City at […]

AL BOUM PHOTO was close to picture perfect as he made an easy winning return at Tramore. The dual Gold Cup winner made light-work of his four rivals in the Grade 3 New Year's Day Chase. It was a third Tramore win on the spin for Willie Mullins' star and will again be used as a launchpad for the Cheltenham […]

MANCHESTER UNITED are preparing for the visit of Aston Villa in mourning after the death of former manager Tommy Docherty aged 92. Edinson Cavani will miss the New Year's Day clash after being banned for his Instagram post which contained a racist word and the Uruguayan has apologised for his hair-brained interaction. Meanwhile there is plenty of interest on the […]