Bournemouth’s fans – observing from the dreamland of third place in the Premier League – were united in praise of manager Eddie Howe as they celebrated after the final whistle at Southampton. It may be only a brief stay in this lofty position behind reigning champions Manchester City and current leaders Liverpool but no-one could begrudge them their ecstasy in […]

Antonio Brown was released by the New England Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct — the third team in seven months to tire of the off-field behavior that has overshadowed his accomplishments as one of the NFL’s most prolific receivers for a decade. The defending Super Bowl champions announced the move in a statement […]

The Rugby World Cup may have kicked off today with host nations Japan’s 30-10 victory over Russia but the serious business gets underway over the weekend as the big guns enter the fray. Apart from Ireland’s opener against Scotland on Sunday morning, there’s a bumper day scheduled for tomorrow. Not only are Ireland’s possible quarter-final opponents, holders New Zealand and […]

A woman who said she endured unwelcome sexual behavior from Antonio Brown two years ago accused the New England Patriots receiver of sending her texts on Wednesday night that she found intimidating. The texts, first reported by Sports Illustrated, seemed to encourage a third party to research the woman’s history and included a photograph of her children. The woman, an […]

FRANK LAMPARD says he bases his man-management on old boss Jose Mourinho – as his Chelsea side prepares to face Liverpool's own king of charisma Jurgen Klopp Stamford Bridge legend Lampard "tries to act" with his players the same way his two-time Chelsea manager Mourinho treated him – building a bond that inspired the midfielder to become a 106-cap England […]

THERE are a couple of musts for an Ayr Gold Cup winner.  The first is to be rated north of 100 in the official ratings. That cuts out Intisaab, Merhoob, Stone Of Destiny, Arecibo, Cold Stare, Good Effort, Gulliver, Staxton, Barbill, George Bowen, Soldier’s Minute, Embour, Growl and Louie De Palma. Next, you must have run within the past 35 […]

BARCELONA sensation Ansu Fati has been cleared to play for Spain after being granted a passport. The 16-year-old star has burst onto the footballing scene this season and is eligible to play for Spain, Portugal of Guinea-Bissau. But Fati now appears certain to be a Spain star of the future after being granted a passport. The whizkid could be part […]

IT'S Mill Reef Stakes day at Newbury on Saturday. The Berkshire track stages a cracking renewal of the big Group 2, while there are also some tasty supporting races to get stuck into. Race 1 – 1.10 SIS Family Fun Day EBF Novice Stakes (Div 1) CHEROKEE TRAIL has to give weight away to some interesting newcomers here. But he […]

It’s Week 4, and we’re back with some scintillatingly scrumptious trends. Last week, it was a Texas kick return for a touchdown in the final minute that kept us from back-to-back 2-1 Saturdays. Instead, we’re 1-2 and 3-3 overall. But, fret not, because this week’s Top Trends Trio includes all three ranked matchups, plus a bonus to boot! First, it’s […]

STOKE supporters were arrested more than any other fans across England and Wales last season. The Home Office have released shocking statistics to show the worst offenders – with Manchester City and Leeds fans in the top five. In total, 1381 football-related arrests were made during the 2018/19 campaign. Stoke saw their fans arrested 80 times last season – but […]