ISRAEL Folau is staying in Super League after signing a new deal with Catalans Dragons. The controversial former dual-code Australia international was linked with a return to the NRL. But the 30-year-old has committed to another 12 months in the south of France after extending his contract until the end of next year. Folau said: "Me and my family are […]

EFL chairman Rick Parry is at the centre of a storm after making allegations about Wigan’s administration being linked to a Far East betting coup. Parry was caught on camera outside his house in Chester by a Latics fan discussing the shock collapse of the club. And Parry can be heard saying: “There’s rumours that there’s a bet on them […]

CHELSEA have been given a huge transfer boost after Bayer Leverkusen star Wendell revealed Kai Havertz dreams of playing in the Premier League. German playmaker Havertz is an £80million target for Frank Lampard this summer after starring in the Bundesliga. Chelsea have already signed up international teammate and RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner for under £50m. And they want Havertz […]

LIONEL MESSI is reportedly set to QUIT Barcelona in 2021 when his contract ends. Spanish radio network Cadena Ser claim the Argentine has called off negotiations over renewing his current deal with the club and is ready to leave the Catalans next year. Messi and his father, Jorge, had begun talks over renewing the playmaker's deal latest contract, which was signed […]

Champions Liverpool were brought back down to earth by their predecessors Manchester City, after Sheffield United strengthened their top-six hopes with victory over Tottenham. Wolves heaped more misery on local rivals Aston Villa and Manchester United cruised past Brighton to keep up pressure on Chelsea, who lost at West Ham, in the race for Champions League qualification. Third-place Leicester were […]

NEWCASTLE UNITED fans remain on the edges of their seats over their club's proposed £300m takeover from a Saudi Arabian consortium – so is this the week it finally goes through? We have all the latest from Premier League chief Richard Masters and every transfer and gossip story surrounding the Magpies. Follow ALL of the latest updates right here… TOON […]

BOURNEMOUTH captain Steve Cook has revealed Eddie Howe’s players held crisis talks following Wednesday’s 4-1 mauling at home to Newcastle. Cherries stars locked themselves in the dressing room for half an hour after the demoralising defeat. The heavy loss left the side’s Premier League status hanging by a thread – with Howe's job also on the line. Shell-shocked Cook said: […]

‘Nitty gritty’ on Sky Sports’ banned list of words due to supposed links to slavery as broadcaster orders commentators to avoid using language which may offend viewers in emails containing list of prohibited phrases Sky Sports will warn reporters not to use words which may offend viewers Staff members will be sent message containing list of prohibited phrases Broadcaster will […]

Maya Moore’s quest to see Jonathan Irons walk free from Missouri’s Jefferson City Correctional Center was realized on Wednesday. Moore, who put her WNBA career with the Minnesota Lynx on hold in 2019 to help Irons have his conviction for burglary and assault with a weapon overturned, was among those greeting Irons outside the prison. Moore posted video of the […]

Since arriving in Orlando for the MLS is Back tournament, six members of FC Dallas have tested positive for coronavirus, the team revealed Wednesday.  The team said all players, coaches and staff members had tested negative before leaving Dallas on Saturday. But as part of the screening process at the Walt Disney World resort – where the tournament is set to begin on […]