ARLINGTON, Texas — Before Kenley Jansen threw the final pitch of a World Series game for the ages, Dan Johnson threw the first — virtually, anyway. Johnson tossed it on a snow-covered youth diamond in Minnesota, and the video beamed from the scoreboard high atop Globe Life Field. Only die-hard fans, like Brett Phillips, know Johnson’s story well. Johnson played […]

MELBOURNE (AFP) – Australia’s Melbourne Cup horse race will go ahead next month but without crowds due to coronavirus restrictions, the organisers said on Sunday (Oct 25), dealing the event a major blow. First run in 1861, it is a cultural institution and up to 100,000 well-dressed punters usually flock to Flemington, with boozy parties held nationwide and the winning […]

UFC superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov suffered from mumps as well as a broken foot and toes in the build-up to his historic win over Justin Gaethje. President Dana White revealed on Saturday the Russian went to hospital after breaking bones in his foot just weeks before facing the American. But his victory was made even more impressive following the latest revelation. […]

EVERTON face Southampton as the Premier League leaders look to continue their superb start to the new season. The Toffees survived a breathless firefight with champions Liverpool last weekend to keep their unbeaten record in tact. While Southampton showed their fighting spirit to come back from 2-0 down and grab a draw at Chelsea. What time does Southampton vs Everton […]

KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV paid tribute to his late father after retiring from MMA with a perfect record of 29-0. The undefeated Russian submitted his Justin Gaethje by triangle choke in the second round of their lightweight bout at UFC 254. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvnnF9Mlla/ When ALLAH with you, nobody can broke you, nobody 👊⚔️ Thanks Father for everything, you teach all my life, may […]

Fox News Flash top headlines for October 24 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Boxer Ben Hussain showed off a nasty facial injury he suffered in a fight on Thursday. Hussain posted a video of the gruesome injury he suffered in a fight with Ben Mahoney. Hussain got clocked in the jaw and […]

EVERTON manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed James Rodriguez could be fit for his side's trip to Southampton. The Colombian was injured in the Toffees' 2-2 draw with rivals Liverpool last weekend and was believed to be a doubt for Sunday's match. However, James resumed training on Friday and Ancelotti believes he could be in contention for the visit to St […]

LEWIS HAMILTON will start the Portuguese Grand Prix at the front of the grid after securing yet another pole. The reigning world champion is aiming to become the outright record holder for F1 wins this season. And on medium tyres, he delivered the goods to pip his team-mate once more. Valtteri Bottas was the quickest driver in all the practice […]

There was a time — before the Big Ten lusted after the cable boxes surrounding Rutgers — when then-commissioner Jim Delany said the league would only expand the conference with programs that would be considered “home runs.” In 2010, Nebraska fit the bill. The fanbase ranked among the nation’s best. Tom Osborne was athletic director, a reminder of the school’s […]

TROY DEENEY has taken on the role of columnist for SunSport. And now, as well as opening up on racist abuse and bumping into Arsenal rivals in Sainsbury's, the Watford captain has revealed some of his footballing favourites… FAVOURITE REFEREE ANDRE MARRINER and I are both from Birmingham and we have a laugh. He’ll tell me I’m a softie if […]