ANTONEE ROBINSON'S dream move from Wigan to AC Milan has dramatically collapsed ahead of Friday night's deadline. United States left back Robinson flew home distraught at a row over the nature of the surprise deal to the Serie A giants. The 22-year-old was originally cleared to fly to Italy on a jet hired by Milan after the Championship club cleared […]

PUNTERS doing their form study for Saturday may have noticed something odd about some of the race times. That's because this weekend signals the start of a BHA and Horse Racing Ireland-led trial which will see a number of races go off at 'non-standard' times. Rather than stage racing at traditional five-minute marks, the action at Musselburgh and Wetherby will […]

Matthew A. Cherry during a portrait session at the 92nd Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in Los Angeles on Jan. 27, 2020. (Photo: Chris Pizzello, Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Matthew A. Cherry became an Oscar nominee, that was initially good enough for him, until he heard about the death of Kobe Bryant, a former professional athlete — just like […]

NEWCASTLE failed in a £35million move for Boubakary Soumaré after the Lille midfielder turned them down. Steve Bruce revealed they were close to smashing their transfer record but was left disappointed after their “number one” target rejected the move. The Toon Army’s current record is the £40m they splashed out on Brazilian striker Joelinton in the summer. Soumare, 20, came through […]

I’m USA TODAY editor-in-chief Nicole Carroll, and this is the Backstory, insights into our biggest stories of the week. If you’d like to get the Backstory in your inbox every Friday, sign up here. Kobe Bryant sat relaxed on a soft gray sofa. USA TODAY reporter Mark Medina faced him, asking about what was next in his post-NBA career. It was Bryant’s last sit-down interview. This was just […]

MANCHESTER UNITED are looking into a late deal for Odion Ighalo for their emergency striker vacancy. United had already put out feelers for the former Watford hit man, who is playing in China for Shanghai Shenhua. Ighalo would return to the Premier League – even for a short-term deal – if the numbers can be agreed. Two other interested clubs […]

Manchester Thunder, the reigning Vitality Netball Superleague champions, have announced their leadership team for the 2020 season. Head coach Karen Greig has selected three players to form the group as they bid to secure back-to-back Superleague titles for their first time in their history. Defender Emma Dovey, who has been Thunder Captain for the past three years, will continue in […]

The Los Angeles Kings (18-28-5) pay a visit to Glendale to square off against the Arizona Coyotes (26-21-5) Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET in a Pacific Division tussle at Gila River Arena. We analyze the Kings-Coyotes odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup. Kings at Coyotes: Projected starting goalies Jack Campbell vs. Adin Hill Campbell has […]

AMERICAN tennis has a new superstar after Sofia Kenin earned herself a spot in the Australian Open final. Sofia, 21, dispatched of world number one and hometown favorite Ash Barty on Thursday 7-6 (8-6), 7-5, securing her spot in the final on Saturday against Gabine Muguruza. Many are now eager to know more about the young superstar, who emigrated to […]

FIFA-PLAYING sensation AnEsonGib has slammed Paul brothers Logan and Jake for giving YouTuber boxers a bad name. The Brit was one of the pioneers of the new wave of online gamers lacing up boxing gloves and settling scores in front of millions. I have heard what we are doing is a disgrace to the sport but what am I doing […]