BARCELONA legend Gerard Pique has reportedly challenged president Joan Laporta to bring in a new defender this summer. The 35-year-old is claimed to have told the club chief that he will be the starting centre-back regardless of whether a world class defender arrives. That is despite the former Manchester United man being told by boss Xavi that he is not […]

ONE of Mike Tyson's main rivals was Julius Francis – the boxer who retired from the ring in 2006. Get to know more about Julius Francis, his meeting with Mike Tyson and where he is now. Who is Julius Francis? Julius Francis is a British ex-heavyweight champion born on December 8, 1964. His prime time was in the 1990s and […]

ROYAL ASCOT is finally here – and the weather is perfect for what looks set to be a blockbuster week of action. Stick with us here for ALL of the latest results, tips and updates as the prestigious meet gets underway – and don't forget to check out Templegate's top picks for one of the best days of the year. […]

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Spain coach Luis Enrique appointed Brazil and Argentina as his World Cup favourites, and South America’s big two backed up his view with impressive performances and two wins each in this month’s FIFA dates. The duo clearly offer the biggest threat to Europe’s recent domination of the competition. But it would be unwise to overlook Uruguay. The sky blues are […]

ENGLAND take on the Rest of the World at the London Stadium on Sunday as football stars and celebs come together to raise money for Unicef. The Three Lions will be managed by Harry Redknapp, and feature plenty of familiar faces. Monday Night Football sparring partners Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher will play together in the Three Lions' back four. […]

LIVERPOOL are reportedly on the brink of an agreement with Aberdeen for highly-rated full-back Calvin Ramsey. The 18-year-old has been on the Anfield club’s radar for months. And, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are about to make their move. The Reds have submitted a bid to Aberdeen and have agreed personal terms with the right-back. Aberdeen are playing […]

LEEDS reportedly face a battle to keep Kalvin Phillips as Manchester City prepare a £60million summer bid. The Mail claims Phillips is ready to leave Elland Road after 12 years of service. And the England international, 26, is now on the hunt for a new agency after his previous agreement expired last week. Phillips has gone from strength to strength […]

The battle for golf’s future began as a cloak-and-dagger operation at Centurion. Players tip-toed through the broken glass and into the comfort of their moral vacuums as they dodged questions and offered platitudes about growing the game. But by the time darkness fell over Hemel Hempstead on Saturday, the disguise had been ditched and the sabre-rattling was front and centre […]