TOTTENHAM are reportedly hopeful of completing a move for Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon. Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with a swoop for the 19-year-old wideman for the past 18 months. Now the Daily Mail claim he and Spurs are confident of finally getting a deal over the line this summer window. And that could see the England U21s star join Leeds […]

LONDON — Jonathon Cramman can’t help himself. He will be sitting in his parents’ apartment above the Oasis pub, gazing across Finsbury Park at the pitcher’s mound he built with his own hands on one of London’s few baseball diamonds, and he’ll spot a dog walker. He will trudge across the road and into the park to have a polite […]

PARIS — Maybe Crystal Dunn’s in-laws should consult Sonya and Dell Curry. Dunn is the starting left back for the U.S. women. Her husband, Pierre Soubrier, grew up in Aurignac, France, and most of his family still lives in France. On Friday, the U.S. women play host France in the World Cup quarterfinals, which means one team’s tournament will end […]

The NCAA Division I council is expected to approve a package of new guidelines that could make it more difficult for college football and basketball players who transfer to receive immediate eligibility via waivers, according to a document obtained by USA TODAY Sports. The council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in Indianapolis to review the updated guidelines and directives, which in many cases appear to […]

Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker etched his name into College World Series lore with one of the most memorable postseason runs in recent memory. Rocker closed that run with a 11-strikeout performance in a 4-1 victory against Michigan in Game 2 of the College World Series finals on Tuesday. The Commodores and Wolverines play Game 3 on Wednesday. Rocker, a 6-4, […]

GIANLUIGI BUFFON is set to make a sensational return to Juventus on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports. The 41-year-old goalkeeper is heading back to the club where he spent 17 years to work under new manager Maurizio Sarri. The veteran Italian was linked with a shock move to Leeds as well as a return to Parama […]

Team Ireland is guaranteed two medals at the European Games in Minsk, thanks to victories for boxers Regan Buckley and Michael Nevin tonight. Jenny Egan advanced to the Women’s K1 500 B Final with a season best time, and the athletics team produced some exciting performances to finish fourth in their match in the new Dynamic New Athletics (DNA) event. […]

Edmonton Eskimos wide receiver Greg Ellingson is a CFL player of the week, the club announced on Tuesday. According to the Eskimos, Ellingson received the honour because of his performance in the Eskimos’ 39-23 win over the B.C. Lions last week. Related Harris leads Edmonton to 32-25 win over Alouettes in Eskimos’ home opener Edmonton Eskimos relying on aggression under […]

THE Northumberland Plate looks a sizzler this year, with a clutch of unexposed youngsters taking on some tried and tested veterans. We've looked at five who could be capable of having a big say in Saturday's prestigious contest. 1. Withhold Six-year-old has been very lightly raced since moving to Roger Charlton in 2017, having had just four starts. It's a […]

GARY NEVILLE believes Manchester United will struggle in the transfer market as their rivals hold them to ransom. United have completed just one signing this summer, bringing in winger Daniel James for £15million from Swansea. A huge summer overhaul was predicted for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, though no further marquee signings have been secured. Sky Sports pundit Neville believes United […]