ENGLISH wrestling star Drake Maverick suffered defeat in his first match since he was released from WWE. The 37-year-old, real name James Michael Curtin, – was one of a host of superstars Vince McMahon let go as part of his cost-cutting measures amid the coronavirus crisis. Among the high-profile names to be released included Kurt Angle, Zack Ryder, Rusev, and […]

Football has been halted across the globe by the coronavirus pandemic with all major leagues and competitions suspended. The Bundesliga is now eager to return to action with plans to play spectator-free games in May. Germany has led the way in its approach to combating the coronavirus pandemic. The country’s intense programme of consistent testing from early on has resulted […]

ARSENAL continue to wait for news on the return of the Premier League. But the Gunners may have an ulterior motive for not wanting it to come back, with Uefa reportedly considering allowing them into the Champions League if the season is cancelled. Follow all the latest updates from North London below… MORNING ARSENAL  Thomas Partey’s agents have reportedly dismissed […]

JURGEN KLOPP has revealed his Liverpool stars are like sons to him. The Reds boss claims he is more like a father figure than a manager at Anfield. But, like all good dads, the German is not frightened of dishing out discipline and a few home truths to his brood. He said: “I’ve always been the same as a manager. […]

THE fiancee of murdered Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi has urged Premier League chiefs to block the Newcastle takeover. A £300million Saudi-backed buyout from Mike Ashley is nearly done, with the league conducting their owners and directors’ test. Culture secretary Oliver Dowden – who also confirmed the Premier League could be shown on free-to-view TV – said the Government will […]

DAVID BECKHAM has reportedly entered negotiations to bring James Rodriquez to Inter Miami from his former club Real Madrid. The MLS legend is still developing his Miami side, who are in their debut MLS season and lost their opening two games against DC United and Los Angeles FC. Despite being linked with experienced stars such as Edison Cavani, Luis Suarez […]

TYSON FURY has been tipped to destroy Anthony Joshua in the same way that he did Deontay Wilder when the rivals meet in a Battle of Britain. Fury, 31, set up the chance to meet AJ, 30, in a historic undisputed title clash after taking Wilder's WBC crown in February in a one-sided seven round beating. And promoter Frank Warren […]

Can I interest you in a David Wells protective cup from 1993? Too late. You missed your shot. Four devoted fans, for better or worse, didn’t. Actually, it’s for the better. The two-time Yankee, author of a perfect game as well as a controversial autobiography, pulled in $5,250 by selling these four pieces of, um, equipment — autographed! — from […]

The bell rings for the start of the twelfth round and everybody — everybody — knows the score. Deontay Wilder needs a knockout. Tyson Fury, on the other hand, needs to continue twisting, turning, twitching, feinting and generally doing all the things a 6ft 9in heavyweight should not be able to do. If he can stay out of Wilder’s boomerang […]

INTER MILAN are set 'to offer Ashley Young a new one-year deal' after taking just seven games to impress following his Manchester United transfer. The 34-year-old joined the Serie A side on an initial six-month deal but has made a huge impact under Antonio Conte with the club set to hand him fresh terms. Since slotting into the Nerazzurri defence, the […]