JOE ROOT and Rory Burns scored centuries as England produced a solid and steady batting performance in the Second Test. But, with two days remaining, England will need to conjure up some magic if they are to secure a victory and level the series at 1-1. When rain brought a premature close to day three with 16.2 overs unbowled, England […]

LESS than four years ago, Max Aarons was a midfielder who was not even playing Sunday league football. This afternoon, Norwich’s teenage right-back is set to pit his wits against Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the latest big test of his rapid rise to fame. Aarons’ route to the top has been an unconventional one, to say the least. His […]

FELIPE ANDERSON was involved in a blazing row with manager Manuel Pellegrini on the bench as West Ham took on Chelsea. The £42million Brazilian was fuming after he was substituted as the Hammers desperately clung on to beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. It was the third successive game in which West Ham's record signing has been substituted as he […]

NHL commissioner talks gambling in hockey NHL commissioner Gary Bettman discusses hockey gambling and how it will contribute to revenue and help fans connect with the game. With the National Hockey League in the midst of expansion and a top-dollar media rights deal on the horizon, existing team owners may have to join their peers in other sports leagues by looking to […]

MANCHESTER UNITED defender Luke Shaw is celebrating the birth of his son with girlfriend Anouska Santos. The couple have named their new addition Reign London, with Santos uploading a selection of adorable photos on her Instagram. One shows new dad Shaw, 24, holding his son in front of a giant teddy bear. Above the footballer hanging off the landing is […]

MANCHESTER UNITED are back in Premier League action as they host Aston Villa on Sunday. It wasn't a night to remember for the Young Devils in midweek, with Ole's boys beaten 2-1 in Astana despite stand-in skipper Jesse Lingard netting his first goal in ten months. To help bolster their attacking line, United have received a huge boost in their […]

FRANK LAMPARD's side battled their way to a 2-2 draw against Valencia. The Blues' six-game winning streak was ended by the champions at the Etihad, but Chelsea have their European fate in their own hands after an excellent point in Spain. On the transfer front, speculation continues over Jadon Sancho's future after he started on the bench against Barcelona in […]

RYAN GIGGS has led Wales to Euro 2020 after a gruelling qualifying campaign. The 2016 surprise-package got off to a horror start, but recovered with victories over Azerbaijan and Hungary to book their place in next summer's showpiece. Now the Dragons can put their feet up and along with England look forward to the Euro 2020 draw, which will decide […]

THE Premier League says David Pemsel has resigned before starting his job as chief executive following reports about his private life. Pemsel was due to start the role in 2020. He was appointed after broadcasting executive Susanna Dinnage accepted the CEOs role in November 2018 before rejecting it a month later. The league says following media disclosures earlier this week […]

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly no longer interested in signing Juventus' Mario Mandzukic in January. The striker has been on United's radar since last summer, but the Red Devils ran out of time to sign him due to the transfer window closing early. According to media outlet The Athletic, the chance of the 33-year-old moving to Old Trafford in the winter […]