MILWAUKEE — That Morgan Hurd had a crisis of confidence was understandable. Expected, even. In 2017, she was the best gymnast in the entire world, with the title and gold medal to prove it. Two years later, she didn’t even make the U.S. team.   “It was pretty difficult. I was pretty devastated and disappointed in myself,” Hurd said in […]

PREMIER LEAGUE stars are currently seeking treatment for addiction to Fortnite as excessive "gaming affects their form", it has been claimed. The game recently came under fire from Prince Harry who called for it to be banned after one star admitted to missing training because of his marathon Xbox sessions. Dele Alli, who announced a partnership with a gaming chair […]

Sun Yang's relationship with swimming's governing body FINA could once again come under scrutiny if the Chinese star applies for clemency next year after being hit with an eight-year ban for tampering with a doping sample. As the dust continues to settle on last week's ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Sun and his legal team maintain they […]

TWO Erics, a quarter of a century apart, both wading into the terraces to confront abusive fans. Eric Dier’s confrontation with a supporter after Tottenham’s FA Cup penalty-shootout defeat by Norwich may not have been a violent flashpoint like Eric Cantona’s infamous kung-fu kick on a Crystal Palace fan. But it is the closest thing top-flight English football has seen […]

FLOYD MAYWEATHER has proven once again that reports of his financial demise are greatly exaggerated with a cruise around town in a £360,000 Rolls Royce. Currently travelling across the UK on his "An Evening With…" tour, the man who calls himself 'Money' hit up London on Wednesday night. As ever, he did so while donning plenty of bling with five […]

IF Wayne Rooney was arguably the most warmly-welcomed Manchester United signing of the 21st century, then Odion Ighalo may have been the least. Yet while the Nigerian loanee may have been a panic buy in January, he certainly has a cool head in front of goal. The 30-year-old former Watford striker produced a pair of classy finishes – giving him […]

NATE DIAZ has mocked Conor McGregor on social media over the Irishman’s claim he will have three fights this year. McGregor has already taken down Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone, beating him with a 40-second KO in January. But the Notorious is yet to announce his next battle, leading to speculation he may not make all three fights. That’s led to scorn […]

England’s Six Nations clash with Italy will be played behind closed doors after the Italian government decided to close all sporting events to fans in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus. The north of Italy has been hit by the virus and Italy has become Europe’s worst-hit country with 3,090 cases and 107 deaths. Ireland’s men’s and women’s […]

FA CUP returns once again as 16 teams battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. There are plenty of Premier League outfits still left in the competition, including Arsenal after their 2-0 win at Portsmouth on Monday night. Draw underway  after Sheffield Wednesday vs Manchester City at Hillsborough. Watch live on BBC One Live stream on BBC iPlayer […]

THE FA Cup is in full swing – and this year's tournament sees a change to the traditional format. Chelsea saw off Liverpool in the crunch match of the round – but Wayne Rooney prepares to take on his old club as Derby County host Manchester United. Which FA Cup rounds have replays? After a change to FA rules was […]