CRISTIANO RONALDO only has "three tricks" and is no match for Brazilian Ronaldo, according to Mikael Silvestre – who played with both. The former France defender has incredibly claimed CR7 has got nothing on the "original" Ronaldo. Silvestre, who played alongside the Brazilian at Inter Milan in 1998-99, called Ronaldo "unstoppable" just days after Jose Mourinho called him the best […]

PREMIER LEAGUE stars are set to miss out on thousands in contract bonuses with the football campaign suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic. During isolation, teams have agreed pay cuts and deferrals for their players, with the season still facing uncertainty. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus in sport live blog for the latest news & updates The Athletic discovered how footballers feel […]

AMIR KHAN believes old rival Floyd Mayweather may only be plotting a boxing return because he has spent all of his fortune. Mayweather officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC star Conor McGregor, but sparked comeback rumours last November after announcing he was "coming out of retirement in 2020". The 43-year-old – who followed a unique training regime throughout his […]

MANCHESTER UNITED are gearing up for a return to training but Paul Pogba has surprisingly been encouraged to leave the Red Devils by Rio Ferdinand. Meanwhile a deal for Jadon Sancho is moving closer and Timo Werner is being lined up as another option up front. Follow all the latest Old Trafford news and transfer gossip below… RED HOT MEALS […]

In this week’s edition of our classic games series, we look back on the 2017 All-Ireland semi-final when Galway edged Tipperary in a classic. The background The two sides were meeting for the fourth consecutive summer, with Tipp winning in the 2014 qualifiers and the 2016 All-Ireland semi-final, while the Tribesmen pipped them in a pulsating contest at the penultimate […]

PREMIER LEAGUE football is awaiting the green light from government as players head back to training. But while English football will be behind closed doors for the foreseeable future, Florida's governor has raised hopes that WWE could return with fans. And there could be further clarity on a potential Bundesliga restart as the government holds its conference call today. Follow […]

Data analyst and reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise and Investigative Unit. Winner, 2014 Alfred I. duPont Columbia University Award; finalist, 2012 IRE broadcast award; winner, 2011 Gannett Foundation Award for Innovation in Watchdog Journalism; Emmy nominated, 2009. Seven women, including three female athletes, are suing the NCAA, alleging the organization failed to protect them from alleged sexual assaults by male college […]

GRANIT XHAKA has lifted the lid on the "hatred" he felt from Arsenal fans after he told them to "f*** off". The midfielder, 27, lashed out after he was booed off the pitch during a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace in October. Xhaka cupped his ear to abuse before he mouthed "f*** off" and stormed down the tunnel. The skipper […]

IT'S safe to say all eyes were not on the pitch when a stunning American football fan appeared to forget her PANTS. The Arkansas Razorbacks supporter left little to the imagination as she cheered on her team from the stands. The brave blonde rocked up to the match against Texas A&M Aggies in a daring white playsuit. As she lifted […]

ARSENAL players have returned to training with the Premier League receiving government backing to resume "as soon as possible". But Gunners fans may never see Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang represent their club in the flesh again with the North Londoners hierarchy prepared to accept a bid as low as £30m for their captain. Follow all the latest gossip and transfer news from […]